Jules.... I love you

It actually happened on the weekend. My little boy turned four. Can you believe it? I certainly can't. It only seemed like yesterday that he arrived and joined our crazy family! He has been such a blessing to us and I can't begin to describe how special I think he is. I'm sad that I didn't have a blog back then so I decided that this post would be dedicated to catching up on what I missed with Julian.

The pictures are special but I did start this blog as a little reminder of what I 've been up to and as a record that I can look back on. So warts and all, here it is....

Me the day before he was born. Special pic eh? To all the people who have been pregnant, you understand!!!! Everything swells!!! My nose was even swollen!!! OMG!!!

the birth..Happy Chappy

one happy brother

sucking Daddy's nose... yum!

first christmas 2007

mummy and Jules 12 weeks

my ever growing family!

You see Jules has had a rough time. He didn't get

 four years of being the only child like his big brother. He came into this world and when he was only 17mths, our little princess was born. The poor kid had only been walking for 8 weeks! This is where the jealously began. Jules doesn't like to share much! He can get agressive and loves to scream to be heard. I guess part of that is my fault. But as I look back over photos from the past four years I can see the genuine love all the kids have for each other. I see the smiles and laughs and remember how lucky I am to have such awesome kids...even if they are VERY close in age!

Jules I love you so much and pray that the years ahead are filled with love, happiness and laughter. I thankyou for being such a blessing to us. May God love you and protect you all the days of your life.

Love Mum xx

not the greatest photo of me but I'm posting for the cause. How cute are the kids?! I think this is where it hit me... I'm going to really busy for the next trillion years!!!!!

A very protective big brother. He wouldn't let her go!!! It was his first cuddle. Priceless

he really was fasinated by how little she was

not even to top of the table was safe for Ruby. Big brother would find her anywhere!!!

watching big brother at soccer. I had already had Ruby by this age! Oh my, I am remebering how nuts I was!!!

 drawing with crayon in the bath..note to people...Don't get it in the grout. It doesn't come off!

simply too cute

I wish I could go back.. I wish time would stand still to soak up this little face forever!!

A kiss for mum

on the boat

The best part is that they have all grown up to be great frinds who look out for each other and can be a little protective. Love it!

look at the happy faces!!!!! even a car trip can be fun together...NOT

the truth is they are rarely apart!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULES

WE LOVE YOU!



a quick quote for today

I absolutely loves this......

source: Bella Mumma

Mum meets Optimus Prime

Yes it is that time of the year...a child's birthday! Who's child?

 Whoops MINE!!

I'v been so busy I had decided to pass it in and have a small family gathering for Jules' 4th birthday. Then I heard that calm small voice which reminded me of Harrison's party, birthdays, chin digs, gatherings, events!! You name it he had it!

Poor little Jules. Had I become that mum who lavishes the first born and slowly puts my second born in the 'too hard basket'? I really didn't want that to become my reality.

who could say no to this face?

So I asked him what kind of cake he would like for his birthday? " A transformer one" he quickly replied. Hmmmm. That would take a bit of thinking about. So I avoided it until I really had to create.

Pressure is on.

This weekend is his big day. My beautiful friends on facebook have been throwing suggestions my way. I have given the ingredient list to hubby (as he is off work and I'm not). The will travel the isles of Woolies while I work. Sometime between Friday night and Saturday morning a transformation will  happen. I butter cake will turn into Optimus Prime!!!

I'm so excited yet full of anxiety!! At least if I stuff it up..he will have more birthdays!! lol I also take comfort in knowing that he is little and probably won't remember it.!! If it is a success the digital camera will get a work out!!!!

I really need to sleep due to my late night activities tomorrow aka making cakes!!! I'll keep you posted!!

This is my inspiration...oh and google images!!!

Perfect Pools

I woke up to see the sun. I felt it's warmth and began to reminisce about summer and all the good things it has to bring.

The beach

hanging out at the beach

kids getting wet at the beach

ice creams on a hot day

Summer is coming and I can't wait!

If I lived in a perfect world and the money tree was flourishing out the back, summer would bring to me a backyard pool! I think something like this....

source: Vintage and Chic

source: Architectural Digest

source: remodelista

source: Pastolux

ok ok they are a little extreme but hey..it was fun to look!! I guess the reality is that the kids and I will be swimming in this

we choose to enjoy the simple things in life!! lol

(Ruby doesn't look that impressed!)

Thought for the day...

Aqua and Timber

Hello my friends. Busy week but not too busy to make a post! yay. Some days I feel like I achieve. Other days I'm not so sure what I did. It all seemed a blur!!! Do you know what I mean?

The kids are well and husband is looking to get back to work next week. That offically takes his time off to one whole year!!! Sometimes I think of what we could have done in that time and with that money. I'm thinking a road trip around Australia for a year, have another baby, renovate a home, buy a new home, landscape a house or complete a new course. 

No use dwelling on the past. I'm the kind of lady who focuses on the positives and the exciting future! We have each other, the time spent as a family has been awesome and I we still have a house and some savings left!! Does $10 count!!! hahaha   

Yes I've been off fluffing around cyber world to find my dream home...what's new? Well I am in looooove with aqua, turquoise, light blue..what ever you want to call it and timber. Here are a few ideas I've found. Now I'm about to add more Aqua to my life. I had to add this black and white kitchen because i think it is a classic. Enjoy my loves!!

source: Birch and Bird

source: Gold Lady Million

source: House of Turquoise

source: House of Turquoise

source: House of Turquoise

source: House of Turquoise



See you next time!

Mary Poppins

This is about how I feel....

I'm so excited !!! This is me jumping for joy!

After a disastrous week of sickness and busy at work (my new house husband is absolutely amazing!! more about that later!) I received a call late on Friday from a special friend who ever so kindly passed on her ticket to Mary Poppins to ME!!!!! it made my day! So today I'm hanging at home waiting to leave for the big smoke (Sydney) to see one of my all time favourite musicals come alive on stage.

It has been such a blessing. I was just saying to my husband how much I would love to see Mary Poppins. The very next day I received the phone call. God truely does want to bless us even with the small stuff!!

So I should duck off for a shower but I will add a few things that I have found on my newest craze...Pinterest! Fathers Day is just around the corner. Here is some stuff to get you thinking....

Maybe a t - shirt gift is something that might tickle his fancy? Check it out at Etsy

A cheap idea for the kids to do. Check it out here at Etsy

 Megan at Brassy Apple used her camera to make an awesome picture with the kids for fathers day.

And my all time favourite which my husband will be getting..the kids feet with writing on the bottom. Sorry who ever posted this but I couldn't find your link to mention you!!!!

Enjoy the weekend my friends!!

Family under seige!

Ok I'm sorry my friends but posts are a little light this week! The family and I have had the dreaded bug that sucks the life out of you!! I can't believe that you can feel so rotten!!! So give me a few days and I'll be back with much more exciting stories other than how much toilet paper we can go through in two days!

Our record is one roll an hour!!! This is due to Miss Belle deciding it would be a great day to begin toilet training!!  I should have bought shares in Kleenex!!

Pinterest & Chocolate

OK I'm not sure where to start but I have discovered only this week what everybody has probably been  using since the beginning of the Internet!

You know how I love a good 'stalk' on peoples blogs. I love to watch the time fly past as I sit with a steaming hot cup of tea and enter into a labyrinth of blog posts which take me all over the world. Clicking here, clicking there, 'oooohing' and 'ahhhing' at the most wonderful ideas which never seem to enter my little head! Well I have discovered (with the help of a special friend) more ways to waste time on the computer! yay!

I say it is not wasting time but my husband would have to disagree. I see his eyes roll as he walks past and gently reminds me of children that may need attention! Whoops! Is it that time already? Where did the time go? Darn..I was meant to pay some bills. Oh well always tomorrow!

Ok... so for all you bloggers I'm slow.  But for the lay man like me Pinterest has become my new best friend! Stacey my beautiful friend at work who likes pretty things, craft ideas, recipes and even loves my kids too, has opened a can of worms right before my eyes! After a quick lesson and a mental note of the name of this site, I ran home to my trusted computer. I logged on and I don't think I have left!! Did I mention that was Friday?

The weekend for me was full of sick children and plenty of washing. Oh did I mentioned it rained and most of that washing did not dry?! gotta love it. So with the weather begin so kind and children sleeping due to illness, Pinterest became a friend. I guess my ancestors would have chosen to read a classic in their spare time..I guess it sucked to live back then!! hahahaa

So do yourself a favour and spend so time looking at things that tickle your fancy!

Thanks Stacey !!

I am including a recipe I found...I think it is what you call a chocolate overload!!!

This recipe has been made by Kevin and Amanda. Can't wait to try it!!

Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie n’ Oreo Fudge Brownie Bar

 

Click here for more

 

Have a great Monday... Hope to post soon with more delicious finds....

Love Emma