Look mum

 

Here's the swing! Put me in the swing *kissy face*

Go on, mum, push!!

I'm waiting!

 

Wheeeeeeeeeee!

 

September 11 2001

I was 6 months pregnant with Rani, 21 years old. Sleeping in our double bed with Rani squirming inside me. Simon woke me and we watched the television in silence, horrified.

My heart breaks for all of you. It did then, and it does now.. And my thoughts are with you today xxxx

Life as we know it

Spring! Spring is here! And we are so happy that it is beginning to warm up. No more dressing gowns, no more traksuits, one very hair horse that is waiting for  a haircut…

I am starting to pack away the winter things, getting out Edens adorable summer wardrobe

and taking the kids to the park again. Washing is drying faster on the line, and Eden is squeaking quickly around the house {yep, squeaky shoes-adorable!}

The 4 bigger kids are nearly at the end of 3rd term, Dakota just built an entire tiny town for an assignment, the science fair is coming up-Rani is doing ‘Tornado in a Bottle’ and Dakota is doing ‘Fireproof Balloon’, while Cara’s school won 1st place in the Rock Eisteddfod.

I have my first wedding job next weekend, and I am terrified! I know ill be fine, and do the best job I can, but still, terrified. I also have a pregnancy shoot next week, then the baby's first pictures, which I am really looking forward to!

I am spending way too much on adorable clothes for Eden, from Etsy and Madeit.com, I just cannot help myself,and luckily she is staying in the same sizes for a while , so she gets a lot of wear out of everything. She also gets bags of clothes from friend of ours, so I think she is set for about the next 3 or 4 years! And lets not talk about the tutu collection.

We will be stocking up on new togs now,my mum and dad have moved from the farm, into a smaller place near us, with a pool!!! Oh my, I cant tell you how much we have wished for a pool, our whole lives! I know, stupid, but I am so looking forward to taking the kids swimming constantly over the summer!

Well, Car is nagging me to go shopping, Eden is whinging,Luka is trying to watch Honey I Shrunk The Kids –again, so im off,

till next time xxx

We’re Going Down!

Thankfully we didn’t. But that didn’t stop Luka yelling it as the plane landed {and lets not forget the whole ‘3,2,1 Blast off!’ for the first 20 minutes of the flight} While I fully planned on taking photos of us all on the plane, I guess I overestimated my talents, and was unable to even get my camera out of the overhead locker,while trying to deal with Luka,Eden,Jai,dolly the dolly, 3 bags and breakfast. Yoghurt was everywhere, Luka developed a fascination with the tiny plane toilet, Eden wanted to get down, and Jai didn’t want to eat prunes. Still, I felt better when the lady behind me said quietly ‘ youre a great mummy’ { I figured it was because I didn’t kill them during the flight}

Oh yeah, we went to Rockhampton, to visit my beloved best friend, who just happens to be Jai’s godfather, his sister and her fiancé.

And we had fun

Lots of  fun

Feeding ducks and turtles, playing at the park

riding in the jeep with the roof off.

I was seriously spoilt, I did not lift a finger the whole time hehe!

Eden discovered that throwing sand is fun

lots and lots of fun

and really, who am I to deny her lifes little pleasures?

besides, if you can deny this face…

youre a  lot stronger than me!

The best part though?

Feeling the love

and loving watching the bond Jai and Luka have with Jake, Jess and Dylan.Thanks guys, for the holiday, we appreciate every second!

hehehe Luka and his relations {he thinks he is a monkey, don’t ask}

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