Did you know that in the 5 weeks we have been in our house we have had 18 people stay here? A further 10 stop in for the day or a quick visit? Many beds slept in, many beds made.  Flowers picked and put next to beds. Many towels and sheets washed, the lawn mowed, hedges trimmed, garden weeded and … [Read more...]

Saturday 6th November 2010 3.02pmAfternoon tea for our latest round of weekend guests : Home made scones with jam and cream...and champagne of course!And I can assure you they were even tastier than they look. My Mum's recipe for lemonade scones are FOOLPROOF and dead easy.: 4 cups of SR flour: … [Read more...]

Harper's room is FINALLY done. And by finally I mean that I still have her birthday painting to hang, but we are otherwise all done. Thought you might like a sneaky peak?Everything in the room is from her old room {Rob read that I have NOT purchased ONE THING}, it's just that it looks a gazillion … [Read more...]

Take a look at what Harper got for her first Birthday from my Mum. The most delightful little quilt for her cot! Grandma Susies has made all the grand kids {and some not even her own} a quilt when they were born. Daisy still asks for hers when she sleeps on the couch, or is sick and needs a little … [Read more...]

Chair! But not just any chair. THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AQUA WING BACK CHAIR THAT EVER THERE WAS.Look what just got delivered here. Just look at her!I am in serious love over here. And as I am home alone {thank you Rob for taking Daisy away from me for an hour and thankfully crazy baby sleeps for the … [Read more...]

Late yesterday afternoon when the gals were having dinner the dark storm clouds finally lifted and in streamed the sunshine. Everything glittered as the sunshine dried off the raindrops. You could almost hear {and see} the grass grow much to Rob's dismay...This morning I need this sunshine. I need … [Read more...]

I have said it before and will no doubt say it again, you know when you just look at something, at how things have been placed {without even thinking about it/deliberately put that way} and it just makes you step back to soak up it's beauty?I did that tonight. I was rushing to put Harper's … [Read more...]

I remember when I first started blogging and I would put up a post {every few weeks or so} updating people{?} or whoever it was - my family & friends I think?! - about being pregnant and how things were coming along. And then one day, I got my first comment - I actually think it was from Rob's … [Read more...]

The afternoon is getting cooler by the minute. The mists and fogs have been in and out all morning and the drizzly rain is starting to get a little heavier. It all certainly matches my mood perfectly. The last of our weekend guests have just left and quiet {except for the sound of a PlaySchool DVD} … [Read more...]

We have had a busy, busy, BUSY jam packed weekend. No time to post...sorry! This morning is no exception, we still have guests here for the day so I won't be back until later this afternoon with anything resembling a post.Until then, I would quite like to be laying on the floor with my littlest … [Read more...]

I can't believe that I am at the end of week 3 here in the country. It seems like we have been here forever and then other times, didn't we *just* move in? We are well and truly in the 'honeymoon' phase of our relationship with the house, the village, the area. It's all rainbows and lolly pops {most … [Read more...]

She did it. Backpack on. Lunch boxes packed. Dropped off. Kiss given. Off she went to big Pre School. The start of another chapter begins. I couldn't be prouder of the little thing. Look at her!Afterwards Harper and I went and had coffee with one of the Dad's {who happens to be a neighbour as well} … [Read more...]

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Harper got to open a few birthday presents from some family members on the weekend who won't see her near her birthday. She was quite impressed with the whole process. The wrapping paper. The cards. The presents inside.You can see that Daisy is not so much impressed. Don't panic, she hasn't turned … [Read more...]

Princess and Bruce survived the relocation {including a very nervous drive down here with them perched on the front seat next to me} and are very happy in their new surroundings. … [Read more...]

Remember this post a few days ago? Well, we have a winner!Congrats Super Sarah. Hope you enjoy the pack. Thanks for all joining in! … [Read more...]

Wow. What a weekend! packed FULL of visitors and celebrations and meet ups and catch ups {and me getting sick}. I would never say I am happy to see a Monday, but I must say I am happy to see a quiet Monday, with just the 3 of us at home, cleaning up, trying to get some washing done {go away rain} … [Read more...]

Just over 2 months ago our afternoon trip to the park looked like this. Now it looks like this:: slightly different: one not superior to the other: both bringing the same joyIn any case, I do enjoy my trips to the park with my gals. These days won't last forever, but I certainly am holding them … [Read more...]

Before I begin this morning I just wanted to write a little note about a comment on my blog yesterday from Anonymous. When I read it, I instantly laughed out loud. And I instantly knew who it was. My big brother {who claims he doesn't read my blog}. Being a smart arse, doing what big brothers always … [Read more...]