Author Archives: Jacinta

This Moment

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Jacinta

An idea via Soulemama {this moment} – A Friday ritual (Saturday here!).  A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Feel … Continue reading →

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Quiet Moments

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Jacinta

Sometimes all is quiet here and I don’t need to be alarmed.  I put a CD book on for the girls today added some lambskins and peace reigned supreme.  They didn’t even spy me taking this photo.

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The Joys of Two

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Jacinta

I must say that two is one of my favourite ages (should I be ducking right now?).  Jairah is learning more words as the each day passes.  Quite the little talker.  I love that he has certain universal words for … Continue reading →

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Little Girls Who Party Hard…

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Jacinta

fall asleep very early! We went to a BBQ on Sunday afternoon hosted by my dad and his partner.  A few of her grandkids are similar in age to our kids.  Tenneille buddied up with one in particular who is … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Summer Salad

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Jacinta

This is my own recipe.  It has a lovely refreshing taste.  Of course you can enjoy it anytime of the year!  Quinoa is gluten free, a good source of protein, high in magnesium and iron and contains essential amino acids. … Continue reading →

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I’m a knittin’ me a hat, in Summer?

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Jacinta

Well this week started out quite cool.  In fact we lit the fire twice.  Nothing like a fire to add to the ambiance of the festive season.  I decided to get my knitting out, because wood fires provoke that in … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Jacinta

Borrowing an idea from Soulemama {this moment} – A Friday ritual (Saturday here!).  A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. … Continue reading →

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Our Grand Plans, But First, A Shed!

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Jacinta

The new shed Greg has been building is coming along nicely.  It will be great to store away some of our crap stuff.  Jairah enjoyed a little tea party at the building site.  He had a lovely time pouring imaginary … Continue reading →

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Papa Want Some Help?

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Jacinta

While I have been laying low with the flu, Greg has been busy building.  Today was the vegie patches.  It was a family affair of course, with lots of help from Tenneille and Jairah.  Ah, to be the mama with … Continue reading →

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The Aftermath

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Jacinta

We had a lovely Christmas day.  My mum and dad were here to celebrate with us.  The kids had so much fun unwrapping gifts.  We have glitter strewn all throughout the house.  Oh, yes, I am beginning to feel like … Continue reading →

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