Category Archives: Celebrations

Bella Vedere

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Jacinta

On Sunday, I was lucky enough to escape with a group of lovely women to a birthday brunch for a friend.  We went to a lovely venue called Bella Vedere in the Yarra Valley. Pulling into the driveway, we could … Continue reading →

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A Milestone and A Giveaway – Giveaway now closed

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Jacinta

So it seems this blog has made it’s first trip around the sun.  I have enjoy my blogging journey thus far.  My favourite part though, has been ‘meeting’ all you beautiful bloggers out there, who I’d otherwise never have connected … Continue reading →

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Death By Chocolate Cake

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Jacinta

As promised, the recipe for Greg’s birthday cake.  It’s seriously good.  Very chocolatey, but not overly sweet.  Don’t be alarmed at how it looks before decorating, this cake is not about looks, but about taste!  The recipe originally came from … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday My Love

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Jacinta

It’s Greg’s birthday today.  Of course he spent most of it at work, but we all went out for dinner tonight to a local restaurant to celebrate.  The kids were gorgeous and did really well considering we were heading out … Continue reading →

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How Could I forget….

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Jacinta

to share baby photos of Jairah!  I thought I had posted some last year, but I hadn’t.  Jairah Finley was born at home in water, in the wee hours of the morning.  He was 9lb 9oz and of course gorgeous. … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Sweet Boy

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Jacinta

Jairah turned 3 today.  That sweet, boy of ours so full of life.  He was extra blessed, with one set of New Zealand grandparents and my mum and dad here today. It is very rare for us to have more … Continue reading →

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A Birthday Celebration

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Jacinta

Today is my birthday.  Yet another trip around the sun.   Although no sunshine to be seen today.  We have had some really cold weather here the last couple of days, with it snowing just up the road yesterday.  Today … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Jacinta

What a lovely day I have had with my sweet little family.  I got lots of cuddles followed by breakfast in bed. I got handmade cards and the girls wrapped the presents themselves.  I love how proud they were of … 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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A Quilt For My Girl

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Jacinta

I wanted to make something very special for Scarlett for her 8th birthday.  I ordered fabric and a pattern back in January so I would give myself enough time to make her a birthday quilt (Tenneille is still waiting for … Continue reading →

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