A little ray of sunshine.

A little ray of sunshine has come into the world, a little ray of sunshine in the shape of a girl.

There never was a child so lovely, but her mother was glad to get her to sleep.

A moment of rest for everybody.......


Annabelle is starting to take notice of the world and the people in it.

Outside

Felix exploring.......and getting into mischief.

Felix is very happy when outside. He has used every trick in the book this week to sweet talk Grandma into taking him outdoors................Cute grins, saying "ma", trying to convince her to put his boots on.....he is pretty clever for his size................she is a pushover! Oh how we are all wishing for sunshine and clear skys as the rainy days are not as exciting for big people to go outside............

He is particulary fond of his new blue gumboots and loves to show them off and stomp around ..........

Welcome to the world

Our beautiful girl arrived Monday September 7th. How precious is a little girl to a mother......she is just divine and such a blessing to our family.

In the sheltered simplicity of the first days after a baby is born, one sees again the magical closed circle, the miraculous sense of two people existing only for each other.

Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Aviator.

Spring is Here..........

Hooray!! Spring is here.......Green grass starts to grow, blossoms start to emerge, the air is a little sweeter. Accually, I love aspects of all the four seasons. It is one of the most amazing benefits of living here, the noticeable change of each season which triggers memories from past seasons, each time the changes begin. I am looking forward to citrus tarts, sunshine on my face during a morning walk, leaving some windows open, the scent of flowers on the breeze. Spring is a happy time for me as it reminds me of the beginnings of the greatest romance of my life, meeting my husband. We became engaged mid spring and married soon after that summer. Our family is in the summer season of life at the moment. It is busy with children, work, various activities and little time for much else. Perhaps the warmer weather will help us enjoy some time outside with the boys to recharge our souls after the wet, dark winter.

Things to do on rainy days.....

It has been raining for days and days and I am a suffering a dose of cabin fever. We did as all the other dutiful parents did yesterday and braved winds, rain and mud to spectate the last soccer match of the season, however most of the week has been indoors for Felix and Mummy. I will miss the weekend sports matches as we have a wonderful, interesting and fun group of parents and children in our teams. We mother's have an unspoken rule that of course we saw every detail of every exciting play our children make. Truth is that most of us don't stop to take a breath from chatting for the hour. You really do catch up on lots of news at the match. It seems a shame to have them encourage and support me through the last nine months of pregnancy only to miss the big event. Lachlan played extremely well and scored the two winning goals and showed great sportsmanship which is so rewarding for me as his mum. I am especially proud that he is a real team player and uses great strategy in his game.

I was sure the rain had moved on when I woke to clear sky and sunshine this morning but alas it was a brief reprise. Today is the due date for our new baby and due to the weather, I decided to do some baking to keep me from wondering and waiting for the moment to arrive. Lemon and Poppyseed are a new variation and the family favourite Raspberry and White Chocolate Muffins. There is nothing better than a creamy coffee and fresh muffin while reading the weekend paper. Bliss.....