she...

gosh, she brings us so much joy.

grateful - 8,9/52...

Last week I started a bridging program at Uni, a pathway into a specific course I would like to do in 2014.  The entry process has reminded me of just how accessible education is in Australia.  We are typically free from cultural, religious and political barriers that get in the way of education for others around the world.  
Therefore, for this week and last, I'm sincerely grateful for the chance to learn, build knowledge, opinions and skills in an environment where a holistic approach to education is provided.  

Our first assignment was to write a personal reflection, I'm still considering whether I share this with you all....eek!


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a month of sundays...

FEBRUARY:

a sunny bbq at our place

dreaming of a new addition from one small room

playdough fun at the circus

an end of weekend wind down

Sunday is a special day for us. We reflect, serve, support and enjoy on this day. It's important...

Feel free to join me.

girly weekend #3...

For the last day of our girly weekend - an almost distant memory - we visited the Campberwell Markets.   An impressive community initiative. 

oh my...

Shoes for all of us, a sweater for me, camping cups including an original emu-skinned case (find!), a super* vintage suitcase and a beautiful present for a friend. All for a steal. There was plenty more to rustle through however, time did not permit.

Well thank you Melbourne, what a pleasure it's been wandering your streets and inner goodness.

*super vintage as in totally cool, not as in really REALLY vintage...

grateful - 7/52...

This week I am grateful for the opportunity to come back to our humble house and perfect coastline and delight in the company and heartfelt conversation with dear friends...


*The last installment from our girly weekend to follow soon - #1 #2

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girly weekend #2...

our little trip to the Collingwood Children's Farm...

Nora found it difficult to leave. 

What a beautiful way to spend a Saturday...or any day.

-  If you're wondering what the mysterious spot on Nora's nose is, she had a dive at childcare the day we came to Melbourne. Poor little sausage...

-  Total photo overload...

girly weekend #1...

Nora and I have come to Melbourne for a lovely weekend with my sister, Tracy. It's beautiful weather and luckily Tracy lives close to the essentials of Melbourne...

So far we've enjoyed delicious coffee at the lovely Cibi's - child friendly and great service; walked up and down Brunswick, bought some LongLissies, had a swing and have now returned home for a nap.

Some pictures of today's adventures and my sister's lovely home.  Tomorrow morning we're off to the Collingwood Children's Farm...

grateful - 6/52...

After a 5:30am start, two cups of cold coffee, copious tears and many irrational thoughts later, I was wondering what I had been thinking when I wrote this post and was finding it very difficult to have a grateful heart.

However, the day has improved with a trip to the seaside, some downtime (thank you afternoon nap) and a few too many pretzels.

I am grateful for the opportunity to be a mum and all that the title entails.

I am grateful that we live near the seaside.

I am oh so grateful that I can be a composed, pensive and caring woman one day and completely fail at it the next.

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