Taking a step back…

It may make me a terrible blogger,an awful facebook friend

but taking time out,during their 2 week holiday,is somewhat necessary. And taking a step back  leaves plenty of time for 4 hour monopoly marathons

playing so long Eden falls asleep

 

and kite flying

Edens face was so amazed,and amazing,all at once…

 

Time to run from 5ft brown snakes….{no photos but i watched it slither into the wall cavity,so its probably still in our walls…

Time for tea parties

and posing with new haircuts

time for running round the yard in sock monkey hats and pink polka dot boots

Taking time out has become routine for me. Blogging occasionally, and having a few weeks rest from facebook  gives me time to appreciate and remember the little things

like how much she loves chocolate cake

and big huge things

like how special they all are.

I need a step back sometimes,

or maybe its a step forwards

into life with one amazing family…

Everyday

Since she came along

I have changed.

I see what i have

and although they arent always picture perfect

they are my miracles,my blessings,my whole world.

So my blog may be erratic at the moment

but im just going with the flow.

savouring every moment

everyday.

And everyday

no matter how bad

i am so thankful.

Love like crazy.

Just When I Think

She cant get any cuter

I

really

really

REALLY

love love love

my brand spankin’ new Canon 500d!!!

I mean, i really love it!

In case you cant tell

Just because

Im so excited…..

http://www.swimfactory.com.au/

all these photos are MINE!!!

and……im upgrading my camera….

its a Canon *drool*

see you with many many pictures tomorrow xxxx

Luka

{yes,he's chucking  a tanty}

So, do you like stuff?

Yep,its a Simpsons reference. One I use a lot actually,when there's one of those awkward silences probably should have gone with Weekly Wrap Up {even though its only Thursday} but ,well, boring! I figure if this is my ‘diary’ I should start writing our ordinary things, which i want to remember just as much as the major things.

We finally got the yard mowed, not such a huge deal, but made me feel so much better after finding the 5ft snakeskin on our back veranda. Normally snakes don't bother me, and never have, but come on ! The back veranda!

Sports days. 2 of them.Little kids and big kids. And tomorrow is BVSSSA  {so much fun to say lol} – Brisbane Valley Small School Sports Association,inter-school sports. Dakota for discus and Rani for sprints. We will head out early,and be home late. Will be very interesting to see how Luka and Eden behave,I'm always chasing Luka around when we are out….

Did I tell you Cara is working? Yes , that's right, I am the parent of a working person! Just Sundays at the moment, but she will work towards getting her Retail Certificate, which is great for her!

Dakota has been performing in Oliver, I'm  going to see it Saturday.I went and saw the full dress rehearsal,it was great! I'm so proud of her, committing herself to rehearsals for so long, and getting up there on stage and singing. She plays one of Fagan’s gang and also is in the choir.

Rani and Luka are being little terrors,as usual. And when did Luka learn to speak so well? Tonight in the bath,I said something was funny and he said “no it isn't”….. suddenly he is a perfectly spoken little boy,instead of my little Fatboy. And Rani has rediscovered a love for dolls. She is constantly playing dolls lately. Of course, we got rid of most of the dolls, so now she wants more dolls.

Rodger the cat is being annoying. He does not want to be an inside cat, despite the many warm sleeping places, he wants to go and kill birds. Therefore, he is getting something snipped {or chopped }. I don't think he will like it.

My Christmas shopping is already well underway. Mostly because I have been going nuts on madeit.com, and can only justify it by putting stuff away for Christmas.

And Eden. She is the most loved,spoilt little bean.

That is the new face. The angry face <3

Spoilt rotten.

And doll obsessed too

Not that I mind.I love it!