not quite picture perfect

I'm busy stalking my blogs and all I ever see is perfectly laid out pictures of homes, cooking, craft and children!

I have to reveal that blogs are only just what the blogger wants to show you!

They spend hours tidying up the house to take pictures, take pictures of their latest creations in the kitchen (move over Jamie Oliver!) and spend hours only selecting the most flattering photos of the kids to reveal!!!

I know this because i am guilty of it!!! Sorry guys!!!

So just to prove that I am real, I have a messy kitchen, I don't do my washing, my kids are less than perfect and my meals don't always resemble a gourmet feast on a plate with garnishes...i decided to let you in on my life. A snap shot of a rare day home with the little ones....here goes...

be kind everyone...I feel vunerable!! hahahaha

classic bed unmade and a pile of clean washing

calling me to be folded!!!

cooking in the kitchen complete with broken kitchen

cupboard door and a very unsafe position of my third

born next to the stove!

dishes EVERYWHERE!!

it's a cook off and I like to deal with dishes

at the end!! hahhaha

I really am a messy cook!!!!

I don't think there is ANY bench space left!!

see what I can cook?

A plate of fruit to keep all the fingers out

of what I'm actually cooking!!!

yep it's spag bol for the next hundred years!!

Did I cook enough?

I believe in freezing meals!! hahahaha

using patty pans for everything and

anything BUT to make cupcakes!!!

just hanging out and getting under my feet....

it's their quest in life!!!!

Did I mention they do a great job?!!!

So my friends that's life at home. I promise to be real more often with my life. I'll include a few shockers for you to giggle at!!

Love Emma xx

I'm in Love

I have a few all time favourite blogs and this one is VERY high on the list. I love every picture. I find myself staring at them, looking to see how I can add a little turquoise in my life. Yes I've blogged it before but Erin just keeps on coming up with the goods!!!

So today is just a repost of my favourite pics!! click here for more

House of Turquoise

family time

I had a miserable day on Sunday feeling YuK!!! So we stayed in and had some lovely family time. I love just hanging out with the family in my trackies and eating good food. My mum and dad came over together with my little bro and we sat and chatted about everything and nothing! It was just what the doctor ordered. As we sat my brother took some photos as my children entertained us. Gotta share some because I just love them!!!!

stealing a hug from Daddy

My little Ruby is growing up fast!!!

that is either a "back off brother" point or she is mimicking me!!!!

These two love a cuddle and a tickle

Having grandparents close to share these moments is priceless and I feel truely blessed to have people who love my kids as much as I do !!!

Favourite fruit

Love him soooo much!

The game was to throw teddy in the air and catch

Great action shots!

A smile for the camera...very unusual!!

Catch Jules!!

So that ended my weekend. I hope you had a lovely time too.

My Home

source: Design Sponge Online

I really love my house and all the little things that I do to make it a home. When I saw this it really summed up what I love MOST about my home. The family and friends with which I share it with!!!!

weekend inspiration

I hope you have an awesome weekend. I'm sitting here thinking of all that I have to do and all I really want is to be sitting here and reading a good book!

So before I begin the weekend I had to delve into my favourite past time....looking at photos which make me happy. This lounge room is definately somewhere I want to be!

I'm loving this look!!!!!

Then my mind wandered to what am I going to wear this weekend. I needed inspiration and found it ! Bring on Spring I say!!!

Maybe shopping for  a new look is on the menu?

ok the dishes are calling and I really need to do them BEFORE midnight!!!! Gee I need a cup of Tea!!!

Love lots Emma xx

ok ok what I've really been up to

Yes I have been a little busy but I thought I would update what we as a family have been up to. We went on an unexpected trip to the big smoke a little while back. It wasn't the best weather but what the heck...life is short...embrace it eh?

this is the type of weather we endured. The Rocks is our favourite part of Sydney to explore.

we parked the car and before we knew it, the boys had found their first wonder...

it was a small 'blow hole'. The wind swept up as the waves crashed and blew air out through the tiny drain....

hours of fun right there...

i really had the drag them away...come on boys lets start exploring!!

we found a grand mother (ours!) who lives in the city. We walked through the big tall building and up one way streets...

always careful to cross the road at the lights....NOT! At least we held hands!

a quick cup of tea with Gran Mary and off we went again...

a ferry ride would take about an hour. We didn't go anywhere just around the harbour and back. The kids always love it!!!

kiss for Ruby..

hanging out together is great!!!

Harry would watch the water as the ferry slowly took us around ...

all this walking made us hungry, off to our favourite spot.....

Ruby is in love with the menu! To tell you the truth so am I. It is great for the kids and well priced!!!

 Ruby's favourite for the night

ok we are all getting silly and tired. Time to go home.

 

Hungry?

Yes I am. I will go back to stalking peoples blogs soon but I just wanted to share with you that I LOVVVEEE donuts! I really want one now. I have no means to go one so I just thought I'd have a rant to my friends...

I really have nothing to add....just wnat one!!!!

Happy Fathers Day

I have raved about my mum on this blog during the last few posts so it wouldn't be right not to mention my Dad. I wanted to wish him a fantastic Fahter's day! We are gathering together tomorrow for a yummy lunch with both my parents and in laws. I'm so excited! Not many people can say that having the parents and in laws together in one room will be classed as a great day! I love them all and feel so blessed that my babies can share a special relationship with each and every grand parent!

So Dad..thankyou for being my Dad! I love you stacks and love having you in my life and being able to share my life with you. The kids think you rock and so do I! Thankyou for all the little things you do for me such as looking after sick kids when I have to work! It helps me out soooooo much and I appreciate it!

Take care, look after yourself so you can be here for many more years to come (you know what I'm talking about!) Here are a few pictures of my Dad ...

Harry and Dad have a special relationship...Harry can't get enough of him! I even had to say no to him wanting to sleep over at their house tonight before Fathers day! I said your Dad would be sad in the morning when you weren't here....Harry's reply...."I'll see him later!"

 Jules and Harry with Grand dad

 Yep..Dad trying to watch TV. ..a bit hard with a mass on your back!

Precious Ruby and Dad. She loves him too. Her new thing is licking his face!! hmmmm not sure about that!

So Dad I love you and wanted to share this with you today.... I love this send off of Dads. I'm sure you fit in here somewhere!!!!! Enjoy! Love You xx