By my wee lass.She specialises in snails (in case you couldn't figure it out). She completely nailed one months ago and after all the praise she got at the time, she now trots one out each and every drawing session. We talked her though her name (ball with a stick down the side, a snake and a smily … [Read more...]

Here:Yesterday I was like a woman possessed. Kids cupboard full of toys that has been pissing me off for months? Cleaned and organised! Star Jasmines on the side verandah that were threatening to take over the entire space? Cut back to within an inch of their lives! Christmas decorations? Down, … [Read more...]

I'm sorry, this will only interest my mother. You see she bought me a tree when Daisy was born that we planted in May 2007 up at the farm. It's become a little tradition between Rob and his brother to plant trees when they have kids up at the farm so we can see them grow as the kids well, grow. I … [Read more...]

We have a 7 hour drive ahead of us today. Down the highway, past Sydney and down to our own hills. It feels strange that we won't be going back to Sydney after such a familiar holiday up here. It feels strange that I won't be going back to work. It's like this little trip has sent me into some time … [Read more...]

I love our camera. It's a Canon EOS 500D (and no, this is not a sponsored post by Canon). I love it because it makes me look like a far superior photographer to the one I really am. I point, shoot and then get photos that are not half bad...well I think so at least.Sometimes the planets align. The … [Read more...]

If you go down to the dam today...You better be ready to catch not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 little perch!Words are not needed...she was beside herself with excitement. And so she should have been - no one else got one! … [Read more...]

Daisy and I have long battled over her hair. She wants it long like a "princess" yet refuses to get it washed, let alone brushed. We fight each and every day over getting it pulled back, and some days I just don't have the energy or strength in me so it goes un brushed, unwashed...again. Other days … [Read more...]

When I stumbled across this cushion online (somehow) before Christmas I knew just the people for it. I mean could it be any more perfect? Thought not.I got it here in case anyone else was interested. They also had some fabulouso number ones too. I do love me some typography... … [Read more...]

I'm nothing if not consistent in a inconsistent kind of way. I'm either ALL the way happy, laughing, relaxed and fun or ALL the way frazzed, tired, cranky and just plain nasty. The new year is here, the new decade, the start of our new life and yet I have seen the year in under a cloud of meh. Which … [Read more...]

We arrived up here late yesterday afternoon after a very long drive from the south coast. I am instantly on holidays when I get here. Hot summery weather, swims in the pool, fresh country air, fabulous company, happy children and a relaxed Mama.Don't you just love a spot of poolside reading post … [Read more...]

We wound up the first week of our Christmas holidays yesterday - our beachy, family week, and what a week it was! We ate. Oh my stars we ate. Each night one of the couples were in charge of dinner - gourmet lamb burgers, seafood delights, bbq's, pasta platters or an American BBQ extravaganza! The … [Read more...]

Taking the kids away from each other for a little while is essential for some rest for those under 4 and for the adults over 30 who need to get some {semi} peace and quiet.Yesterday we ducked up here for some fresh air. A view. And to clear the heads for a few hours at least. I felt like such a … [Read more...]

There are 8 very excited small people around here that we need to keep busy. All. The. Time. Grandma is coming into her element with {literally} a very large bag of tricks. This morning we had the unveiling of the journal for the recording of the Christmas memories. For the little ones that can't … [Read more...]

Oh we are having a good old time down here. The kids are NON STOP. Honestly, they just don't stop  from 6am until 7pm, and it's fabulous and exhausting for all of us. The nights have been less than ideal (I'm looking at you Harper Lucy) but generally we are having a great time, making memories that … [Read more...]

A merry little Christmas! From all of us here, to you. Have a wonderful day with friends or family. I am feeling blessed. Grateful. Lucky. And very, very happy. … [Read more...]

We are here. In. Day one. Children in bed sleeping {for the minute}. Wine drank. Dinner eaten. Food in the cupboard. Fruit in the bowl and booze {plenty of it} on ice and in the cupboard.It's going to be a week. Who knows just how crazy. How exciting. How fabulous.But somehow I think it's going to … [Read more...]

Because we are heading down the mountain to the coast on the morrow I got to give Rob his Christmas present today. Mostly because we weren't going to be around to pick it up from the gallery and also because we couldn't take it on holidays with us. But yay! A present a wee bit early!What do you … [Read more...]

If there's one thing that consistent about me, it's that I am ALWAYS changing my hair. I let hairdressers do what they please - I mean they are the ones that know what they are doing, what works, what looks good - and today was no exception.Glenn, my new hairdresser {who knows what he is doing … [Read more...]

Ah....this time of the year makes me all reflective like. And thankfully this lovely little blog allows me the time to sit back and pour through all 12 months that we have had. I love how I can look back, see a photo, read a post and be instantly transported back to that time. Good or bad. That's … [Read more...]

When I saw this post yesterday and saw the forecast for today I knew I had one thing to do today.This was taken not 4 minutes ago from my lounge room. I can assure you that the smell of fresh pine AND burning wood is as good as you would think it to be. As is the wine sitting right there on that … [Read more...]