Day One Hundred and Eighty Two

A Friend

Today I was host to many friends and family, who joined me to celebrate my Baby Shower. We had the most amazing food and also played some fun games. We didn't have the usual present opening ceremony as I asked my guests to donate their gift money to Teddy Love Club (now known as Pregnancy Loss Australia) in memory of the baby we lost last year. We raised almost $900 which I am so proud of , and thankful to everyone for their generous donations. 

This is me with my good friend Rebecca, I really couldn't ask for better friends or family. 

 

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 30: A Friend

Day One Hundred and Eighty One

Soft

Today Jada had a Teddy Bear's Picnic at Pre-school. We dressed her Little Ted in some of the baby's clothes to get him/her ready for the occasion . As I took this photo Jada told me "Don't try and make her smile Mum, because she can't", Thanks Jada. 

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 29: Soft

Day One Hundred and Eighty

On The Shelf

Today I finished off folding the baby's clothes and putting them away. 99% of them were Bella's and Jada's clothes, so we haven't had to buy much. Wow look at all that pink! It's so nice to see their baby clothes and remember all the special times they had wearing them. I found the pants that Bella wore when she first walked and Jada's favourite pyjamas. We're so lucky to be able to use them again. 

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 28: On The Shelf

Day One Hundred and Seventy Nine

Bathroom

Today of all days, in the middle of frosty Winter, and with all of us sick, our heater decided to stop working. The next best heat source in our house are these Tastic heat lamps in the bathrooms. They gave off enough heat for the girls and I to at least have a shower and put on some warm clothes. For now we will continue to hibernate at Mum's, where those of you who know will agree -it is always warm!!

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 27: Bathroom

Day One Hundred and Seventy Eight

Where You Shop 

Lately the majority of my shopping has been done online. Not only for the convenience, but for the great savings and wider range of products that are available. 

Some of my favourite sites I have purchased from recently include Etsy, Ebay, Pink Frosting, Tinyme and Dalani. From these sites I have bought a range of things, from baby shower favors, clothes and furniture to personalised wooden puzzles and picture canvases.

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 26: Where You Shop

Day One Hundred and Seventy Seven

Something Cute

Even though I still have 10 weeks to go, I have been trying to get the baby's room ready for her arrival. I want to be as prepared as possible, before I lose all motivation, and get to a size where I'm physically incapable to do it! This meant clearing out all the junk that had accumulated since we moved in, washing baby clothes, sorting them, putting them away and some decorating. I found these cute wooden words for the nursery wall at a local homewares shop, they were so adorable I just had to buy them!

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 25: Something Cute

Day One Hundred and Seventy Six

On Your Mind

This week we have all been struck by the inevitable flu that a Canberra winter brings. My two poor babies and I have been quite sick battling coughs, runny noses, fevers and sore throats. Add to that Trevor injuring his right shoulder and only having his left arm functioning, and we are a pretty sad bunch at the moment. Thankfully, between he and Mum we have been well looked after. Having a 7 pound weight attached to the front of you, depleting all your energy, combined with the flu, well it isn't much fun at all.

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 24: On Your Mind

Day One Hundred and Seventy Five

Movement

Jada loves touching my belly at the best of times, a skin to skin addiction that is the result of 2 years of breastfeeding. Lately she enjoys it even more because she is getting a response from inside the skin! Elbows, knees and hands are poking and kicking back at her touch. Every time she feels it she is equally amazed and hysterical, yet never perturbed enough to leave it alone. This baby better prepare itself for a hands on big sister!

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 23: Movement

Day One Hundred and Seventy Four

From a High Angle

It doesn't seem like it, but the cute waiter who took this photo tried quite a few angles before finally getting this shot from holding the phone high above his head! 

It was a lovely to have a catch-up dinner with my old work friends. We all worked together about 7 years ago, so to still be in touch, and be able to catch up every few months is testament to what a great bunch of girls they all are.

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 22: From a High Angle

Day One Hundred and Seventy Three

Where You Slept

Here is where I'll be sleeping tonight (the small space to the left!)

I obviously wasn't thinking very clearly when I told them they could sleep in my bed whenever Dad was away. However, Jada has gotten into our bed the past two nights and Trevor has gotten into hers... so I shouldn't get any less sleep than usual!

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 21: Where You Slept

Day One Hundred and Seventy Two

Fave Photo You've Ever Taken

"Every child comes with a message, that God is not yet discouraged of us"

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 20: Fave Photo You've Ever Taken

Day One Hundred and Seventy One

Imperfect

Me, no make-up, no hair done.

Not perfect. Just me.

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 19: Imperfect

Day One Hundred and Seventy

Something We Don't Know About You

Something you might not know about me is that I love to collect vintage books, especially Little Golden Books. Last year I became obsessed with one of their artists, Eloise Wilkin, who illustrated for Little Golden Books for many years. She is known for these beautiful cherubic images of children. The stories in the books are just so simple and sweet, I love the details she puts into her pictures such as the wallpaper and clothes that are all so distinctly from the 60's and 70's era. I have always loved to read and now I try to share that with my children, I think that I enjoy the stories more than they do!

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 18: Something we don't know about you

Day One Hundred and Sixty Nine

In Your Bag

Today my bag is not very exciting because it has recently been cleaned out. It usually has a lot more junk in it let me tell you! One thing that I always carry with me is my Saint Christopher pendant for safe travelling. It was given to me by Trevor's grandmother Patty and I like to make sure that I always have it on me or in my car. It has done a good job at keeping me safe so far, thanks Patty xx

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 17: In Your Bag

Day One Hundred and Sixty Eight

Out and About

Today we enjoyed a  family day at Bateman's Bay. We took the girls to play mini golf and then out to lunch for some fish and chips. 

Afterwards we took a leisurely stroll along the water, looking at all the pretty boats and birds. It was the perfect way to spend the afternoon.

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 16: Out and About

Day One Hundred and Sixty Seven

Yellow

Today I made these delicious Orange and Poppy Seed Muffins to take on our trip to the coast. I'm not known for my culinary skills, but lately I have been baking a few sweet things ... If for nothing else than to eat the batter! Mmmm!!


To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 15: Yellow

Day One Hundred and Sixty Six

Time

Today I had my first visit with the mid-wives at the hospital. I'm now 28 weeks, but measuring 29, and feeling 39! Everything is going well with the baby and I've been busy trying to plan the shower before her arrival.

I just hope that she decides to come before Bella and Jada's 42 weeks and 41 weeks respectively!


To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 14: Time

Day One Hundred and Sixty Five

Art

This pretty painting was created by the talented Jada. Between school and pre-school we have a lot of pieces of art coming into our house. Sadly we can't keep them all, so I have designated a wall in the girls toy room to display the most prized pieces. Half way through the year it is starting to become more of a meshed together mural than a display of individual pieces, but with all the eclectic colours and pictures it looks beautiful just the same. 

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 13: Art

Day One Hundred and Sixty Four

From a Low Angle

Jada and Trevor playing together at Monkey Mania. Lucky he was there to climb and play and slide with her, because Mum is not much fun at the moment! 

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 12: From a Low Angle

Day One Hundred and Sixty Three

Door

Today the girls went on a special trip with both sets of Grandparents. They drove to the coast via Monga and on the way home stopped at the famous "Fairy Tree". 
This is the girls at the door to the Fairy Tree. The huge tree which is situated between Araluen and Captains Flat has become famous in our family as a very magical place. This was Jada's first time seeing the tree which has a huge hollow door that people have filled with fairies, dolls and toys. Jada said "I loved the necklace at the very back of the tree". 

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 11: Door

Day One Hundred and Sixty Two

Best bit of your weekend

Without a doubt the best part of our weekend was 

having Trevor come home, after a very long week without him.

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slim's blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 10: Best bit of your weekend

Day One Hundred and Sixty One

Your View Today 

My favourite view today was Trevor going over for his first try in 2 years! It almost made the six days he was away for worth it! My only regret is that the view was through my plasma screen and not real life, hopefully next time we'll all be at the game to celebrate with him.


 To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slim's blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 9: Your view today

Day One Hundred and Sixty

Six O'clock

Home time for Pa! 

No-one is happier about his arrival than Jada, who runs to find him as soon as the door opens! What a bright greeting to receive on this dismal Friday evening. 

  

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slim's blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 8: Six O'Clock

Day One Hundred and Fifty Nine

Drink

My favourite drink of all .. a cup of tea! (Milk and two just like my Mum!)

Pictured here in my favourite cup that she makes my tea in everytime.

Reminds of that classic Cheers theme song .. 

"I wanna go, where everybody knows my name, and they're always glad you came.. "

So nice to have a place to go where you know someone will always to be there to make you a cup of tea!

 To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slim's blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 7: Drink

Day One Hundred and Fifty Eight

Hat

My beautiful little possum passed out, after a big effort at her swimming lessons.

It's hard work being four years old.

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slim's blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 6: Hat

Day One Hundred and Fifty Seven

Sign

A new sign on my fridge today is this schedule for our extended family dinners. 
What a great sign for today,

 and a perhaps also a sign for the future .. but I can't tell you about that just yet! 

 To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slim's blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 5: Sign

Day One Hundred and Fifty Six

Close- Up

Monday morning playgroup at Nanna's house. 

I like to call this photo: Bribery by Ice-block.

Let's see how long it lasts!

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slim's blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 4: Close- Up

Day One Hundred and Fifty Five

On Your Plate

Tonight we had Trevor's sister Melissa and her fiancee Andrew visiting from the Goldcoast. We enjoyed a delicious dinner with family, that was topped off by these amazing desserts. On the left is a Mango Cheesecake and on the right (my favourite) is a Honeycomb and Caramel Pie. They tasted even better than they look, thanks Nanna Helen!

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slim's blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 3: On Your Plate

Day One Hundred and Fifty Four

Empty

This is my empty container of chocolate freckles, a pregnant woman's drug of choice! I told Trevor they were supposed to last me the week .. I think they were lucky to last two days!

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slim's blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 2: Empty

Day One Hundred and Fifty Three

Morning

This morning after dropping both children at school, Trevor and I went to McDonalds to have a coffee (I had a hot chocolate actually!) It was lovely to be able to have half an hour of uninterrupted conversation before Trevor left for the weekend to play football.

 To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slim's blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 1: Morning