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Two Peas in a Pod

Posted on May 4, 2012

I took Ruby & Poppy to the Maternal Health Nurse this morning for their 3.5 year assessment…..no concerns at all because they performed every task asked of them! However, what amazes me is that at every assessment they have been … Continue reading →

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Reality Check

Posted on April 10, 2012

Our little girl is all the way at the other side of the world. It was planned, she was excited and we were delighted she was getting this opportunity to have some one-on-one time with her grandparents, something she has … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 2, 2012

Hard to believe its been close to two months since I updated my blog…..clearely I’ve been letting the side down! I have some exciting news to report – Ella arrived safely in Scotland with her Auntie Mhairi to spend the … Continue reading →

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Fun at the Festival

Posted on February 13, 2012

The St Kilda Festival…..once again full of fun for all the family and an event which somehow always manages to feel ‘safe’ despite the diverse mix and volume of people who descend upon the suburb we call home. The little … Continue reading →

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Our Babies are All Grown Up

Posted on February 7, 2012

Yesterday was one of those days when I stopped and looked at our family unit and realised how quickly the kids are growing up.  Ruby and Poppy started 3 year old kindergarten and went off happily without even batting an … Continue reading →

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A Weekend in Port Campbell

Posted on January 29, 2012

We spent this past weekend with friends at Port Campbell holiday park and what a fun time we had.  We couldn’t have asked for better weather (although my slightly sun burnt legs might have appreciated a few degrees cooler on Saturday!), … Continue reading →

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Birthday Celebrations

Posted on January 22, 2012

Alan & I took Charlie and 4 of his friends to the movies on Friday morning.  He could hardly contain his excitement awaiting their arrival in the morning.  Ella tagged along too despite Charlie begging her to let it just … Continue reading →

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Happy 5th Birthday Charlie

Posted on January 17, 2012

Today we celebrated Charlie’s 5th birthday.  In my head it seems such a whirlwind since our beautiful boy came into the world but then I stop myself and think of all that’s happened in that time and look at the … Continue reading →

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Family Camping

Posted on January 9, 2012

We spent a fantastic few days and nights camping in Bright this past weekend.  Ruby, Poppy & Charlie developed chicken pox on day 1 but we didn’t let it get in the way (although poor Pops was run down with … Continue reading →

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Charlie’s Adventure

Posted on December 21, 2011

Charlie was excited to take part in the NAB kids at work holiday programme today.  It was run by Camp Australia and was fantastic.  They spent the morning doing art & craft and rehearsing for a little Christmas performance which … Continue reading →

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