So. Whaddya think? It's the new me! I have been SO sick of that old template for the longest time and every time I had a look at other free templates online I never saw anything that caught my eye. Until now that is.Isn't it pretty? And cute and yet stylish? AND I had to edit HTML code and … [Read more...]

Have a look at the invite my little sis used for her engagement party. Cool no? She found (stole) the idea from someone and Rob went and took all the shots and put the whole thing together.It's quite fabulous isn't it? Oh and I CAN'T WAIT for the night. No kidlets = time to celebrate in style! Next … [Read more...]

So, yesterday I bit the bullet and called work. It had to happen sooner or later and of course I left it to the latest possible moment before calling.Don't get me wrong. I love my work. It's a great company filled with even better people, many who I am lucky enough to call my good friends. But it's … [Read more...]

I am a Internet addict. I can admit it. The break in Fiji actually meant that there was at least one day where I didn't check emails, or the blog, or twitter, or facebook. But then when I got a chance I had a quick sneaky at one of them, just to see what was happening. See what I mean? I am, … [Read more...]

There is a recurring theme round here this month. Harper 5 months, Rob and I 5 years married and that last post? My 500th! Yep. That's right. I have written 500 things in this here space over the past 3 and a half years. 500 lots of boring, mundane day to day life musings.As your treat I give you … [Read more...]

Things are moving along in the front/backyard fix up. We came back from holidays to a whole new garden out the front which is bringing me ENDLESS joy. I am watering in my new Little Gem magnolias & box hedge. Fence is still to go in but it went from this...Sure the above shot was taken from years … [Read more...]

Wherever you are in the world, I hope this Easter brings you good times with friends and family. Sunshine. Surprises. Happiness. Chocolate. And love. Sweet, sweet love.I am lucky enough to be surrounded by all of these things. Happy Easter! … [Read more...]

This little gem came out while we were away and when I watched it I just about burst with excitement. It's real! It's a real TV show with voice overs and ABC logos and everything!Thought you might like a little look too!For some reason this is cutting off the full screen so HERE is the link to watch … [Read more...]

What a week! Got back last night after THE best week off. We ate well. We drank well. The kids slept and played well. The weather was amazing. The people so friendly. The place so very beautiful. It was just such the perfect family holiday.The days consisted of heading down to the breakfast buffet - … [Read more...]

Warning: This post will contain shameless self (well husbandly) promotion of his new TV show. This will be the first of many, many said blatant promotion for the benefit of raising awareness of his new TV show, and mostly just showing how immensely proud I am of him. If I cannot do it here (and … [Read more...]

Our little buddha is 5 months old today. Jeepers. And what a month it has been. Teeth! 2 of them with 2 more on the way (bottom through and top ready to roll) and all without too much trouble. In fact they appeared before I cottoned on to what was happening. So typical of Harper - taking the back … [Read more...]

5 years ago today:I stood in front of all the people in this world who matter most to me.I looked fabulous.I was far skinnier than I am today.I stood in the sunshine of the most perfect autumnal afternoon.I made promises that I will keep to the day I die.I became one of the luckiest ladies in the … [Read more...]

By the time this post comes up this morning we will be on our way! We have an early morning flight which means a very early start for us BUT that I can be poolside by this very afternoon!I am not sure that I will be posting much while we are gone but I look forward to returning recharged, ready to … [Read more...]

So. We are a few days into the backyard fix up and we are looking like this.Pretty isn't it? Pavers, dirt, sand, wheelbarrows, roots, mess everywhere! I can see the potential though and all the extra space we are going to have. And me likey. Me likey very much. Today the front fence (the ugliest … [Read more...]

Interwebs, Eggy and Peggy.Peggy and Eggy, interwebs.Rob and Daisy got this idea from an episode of Play School which they put into practice the weekend before last. These things have been around forever, I even remember doing something similar when I was a kid eighteen billion years ago. Rob did the … [Read more...]

I know this will be the second time in a week that I have gone on about the light...but...you guys...the light! The autumnal light! Sure the weather has been anything but autumnal, but there is something about the late afternoon/early evening round here that is just plain beautiful.Exhibit A and B. … [Read more...]

7.02pmSaturday 20th March 2010Dinner had and washing up done. Girls in bed asleep. Garden just watered. Fresh lilies getting ready to open. Glass o' rose just about to be consumed. A whole non-school night ahead of us. One happy Mumma.Playing along with Chantelle from Fat Mum Slim. … [Read more...]

Yesterday afternoon there was the most beautiful light pouring into the back of our place and I just HAD to get out the camera and try to capture it's loveliness.Instead I captured this. Just as lovely I think? … [Read more...]

Washing piles.Goldfish (yes Princess and Bruce are STILL alive).Colouring in.Kitchen play.Cooking.More washing.Babies in cradles. … [Read more...]

I am on the countdown to work starting so I am trying to soak up each day with the girls, being home, relaxing, taking it easy, playing and sometimes just being. This morning I had a moment of zen as I was hanging out the washing in the morning sunshine while Daisy was on the floor colouring in and … [Read more...]