kids in the kitchen :: profiteroles

Felix likes to help Lachlan with everything.  His favourite story book at the moment is called 'My Big Brother'.

Lachlan likes to choose a challenge in the kitchen.  This time he is making profiteroles.

He is very professional in his new chef outfit, a novelty birthday gift from mum.

He carefully measured out he mixture and they were a definite sucess when baked.  The only problem is that the finished product was all consumed before the camera could be warmed up.

  You will just have to take my word that they were fantastic!

A family favourite for the collection.

interesting things to do

Felix is always busy finding new and interesting things to do.  He particularly enjoyed all the birthday parties and cake baking that happened last week and had his first lick of the beater.

He is so quick with his hands now and is always getting into mischief at every opportunity.

Some other random things he has done this week include the following,

• tried to feed Annabelle a muffin while I was out of the room  :: she was licking her lips and I think she rather enjoyed it
•  realised he can open the freezer and helps himself throughout the day to frozen peas
•  Ate a crayon while smiling directly at me
•  asks for a drink constantly only to pour it in the sink without actually drinking it
•  the only exception to pouring his drink in the sink was pouring it on the floor and then saying that mum did it

Eleven :: happy birthday

Eleven years has gone by so quickly from my perspective.

A party with friends at laser skirmish to be "boys"

Party cakes

Family birthday dinner

A very naughty, delicious birthday cake.  Happy birthday darling.

Any excuse :: cake

Happy Birthday Kate........thankyou for turning 25 today. A wonderful excuse for cake!

A drive in the country :: Coal Valley

We enjoyed a long weekend in our city and decided on a drive in the country.

Beautiful coffee at a funny little restaurant,

Beautiful stone church,

Beautiful things in beautiful old shops,

Beautiful old homes to dream of living in,

A beautiful country lane to explore.

Only for kids :: certain fashion items

The stretchy all in one body suit with stripes and contrasting gumboots.  Notice the hip pushed out in sheer joy of the coolness and comfort of his outfit.

Floppy old fashioned washer girl hats....she likes to try and eat this one......perhaps it is the cherries on the print?

Adorable on the smalls............not recommended for grown ups.

Family Life :: a daily ritual

The best way to start the day with two babies at home is a walk in the sun to collect the mail from our local post office.

Then on to RAW for a  hot cup of fabulous coffee.

This is a  favourite local coffee shop and deli with a wonderful selection of delicious foods and treats.

A moment of feeling like a grown up instead of host to playschool.  Felix can explore the courtyard safely as he can't get outside of the walls.