Category Archives: Family Life

When you’re loosing your marbles……

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Jacinta

give them to the kids!  Well actually, we have had a lovely evening, just had a lot of spare time before bed.  I looked at the clock and it was only 5.55pm, we had eaten, kids were in their pjs … Continue reading →

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Some comfort sewing

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Jacinta

Scarlett is feeling rather unwell.  What does this mama do?…sew!  Who doesn’t want to spend time in their favourite pyjamas when feeling under the weather.  I used a pair of Scarlett’s favourite, but worn out pyjama pants as a pattern. … Continue reading →

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It’s a Doggone Hard Life

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Jacinta

Cardamon has it so tough, really, he gets to snuggle up to me every night and sleep the evening away.  Don’t you think he could pass as a muppet!

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Come and Wonder Around our Garden

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Jacinta

I thought it would be nice to share with you, a glimpse of our garden.  It’s definitely a work in progress.  It was quite overgrown when we moved here last year.  We have been trying to combat nature and dare … Continue reading →

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The girls

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Jacinta

Our chooks are affectionately known as ‘the girls’.  They are so efficient in cleaning up scraps and eating bugs.  They wait very impatiently every morning to be let out into the chook yard where they spend their days scratching for … Continue reading →

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An Artist in our Midst

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Jacinta

So it seems young Jairah is potentially a Picasso in the making.  While I was distracted in the kitchen, talking to a friend who was visiting, Jairah was busy practicing his artistic skills on our off-white leather sofa.  Needless to … Continue reading →

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Introducing Cardamon

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Jacinta

So I though I would introduce you to the fuzzy member of our family – Cardamon, aka, Cardamon Bear, our toy poodle.  He is gorgeous, cheeky, mischievous and very much loved.  Scarlett treats him like a doll, Tenneille is, well, … Continue reading →

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