Category Archives: Family Life

I Wish I May, I Wish I Might

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Jacinta

Today the children and I spent a beautiful autumn day out with some lovely friends.  The sun was again smiling upon us (such a treat after months of hideous weather).  We went to Wilson Botanic Park in Berwick, Victoria.  My … Continue reading →

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Hot Cross Buns

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Jacinta

We spent the afternoon waiting for our hot cross buns to be ready.  I used a recipe my bread machine came with.  The buns always come up so soft and yummy and have a spice glaze.  While waiting for the … Continue reading →

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We’re Back!

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Jacinta

We have just returned from a few days away camping with friends.  We went to Warburton, which isn’t too far from home, so that in itself made it worthwhile.  We camped in tents at the caravan park, right along side … Continue reading →

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Rub A Tub Tub

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Jacinta

I got home late the other night and of course still had to prepare dinner.  Jairah was needing me and I needed my hands free to get dinner on the stove.  I figured our water loving boy would be very … Continue reading →

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Nippers Championship 2011

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Jacinta

Sounds rather fancy doesn’t it!  The championship was held this weekend past and was the last Nippers meet for the season.  It was a cold, blustery day.  Scarlett was none too impressed about having to go.  Of course once she … Continue reading →

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What A Week

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Jacinta

This week seems to have evaporated before my eyes.  It didn’t start well, so that doesn’t help.  Jairah decided to cut his forehead while my mum was looking after him for a couple of hours on Sunday.  I can home … Continue reading →

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Domesticated!

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Jacinta

I was in the kitchen preparing a meal the other day and noticed that Jairah was being oh so quiet.  I took a peak around the corner of the door to discover Jairah busily ironing (the iron was unplugged).  I … Continue reading →

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Another Day At The Beach

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Jacinta

Scarlett had Nippers yesterday.  Which mean a lovely afternoon spent at the beach.  The weather was perfect, not too hot, not too cold.  Jairah and Tenneille loved walking around in the shallows of the bay. Scarlett looks like a pro … Continue reading →

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Long Weekending

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Jacinta

We were lucky to have a long weekend here in Victoria (labour day).  We decided to go and visit my dad who was home on his break from work.  He works interstate and comes home once a month.  It is … Continue reading →

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High Tea

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Jacinta

We enjoyed a beautiful autumn afternoon in the garden today with tea and homemade goodies.  The girls enjoyed rosie tea I made a variation of these biscuits.  Greg and I ate yummy fruit bun, straight out of the oven.  It was … Continue reading →

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