milestones

This past week has marked many records in our household.  The first being four trips to the doctor in a week for various child ailments.  It certainly has been exhausting.  I am usually inspired by the cold days of winter and inclined to bake and cozy up indoors with a hot cup of lavazza.  However after the last few weeks of sickness and exhaustion, I am longing for summer days, thongs and a suntan.  The kids have had endless runny noses and the tissues are now feeling like sandpaper to the face.  The only thing that is keeping me going is this.....

One very exciting milestone was yesterday at the last footy game of the season.  He had a goal and he kicked it!  Lachlan notched up an impressive 50 goals for the season playing for his team who were undefeated all year.  It was an exciting moment and a very proud day for me.  He is really quite amazing........and yes, that is an absolute, unmasked major mother boast!

The last milestone of note this week.....Annabelle has discovered strawberries.  She now points and grunts at what she wants.

Satisfied. 

subliminal messages :: vintage advertising has a lot to answer for

This is our family motto.

Some inspired ideas for getting my hands on the kitchenaid.

the smalls :: busy little bees

Marching off to play with some kids with little man bag filled with his special blanket and snacks.

Driving a car at playgroup.

Pushing her big brother's bike.  Wearing Daddy's jeans while he is away at work.

Enjoying morning tea on the deck in the sun.

Snuggling up with her big, big brother and his soft warm jumper.

And this can all happen in just one day.  Including all the costume changes.

vintage :: classic cooking

vintage:-
adj.

1. 
   
   Of or relating to a vintage.
2. 
   
   Characterized by excellence, maturity, and enduring appeal;classic.
3. 
   
   Old or outmoded.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   This special little gem arrived by surprise post this week from my sister and friend Kate. They just don't make cookbooks like this anymore.  She knew I wanted it after flicking through our other sister's copy last month.  We three are alike in a lot of our interests and it's such a treat to receive such a thoughtful gift which will be much used and treasured. 

dinner time :: a family affair

Lachlan's ingredients for a gourmet dinner.

Careful monitoring of the progress.

Felix likes to help aided only by his superhero teddy bear cape.

It is all a very serious business when it comes to food and dinner time at our place.