Heart Felt

9 years

Recipe for Preserving Children

I found this on the internet this morning while trying to find a 'dog' craft for my 'Little Acorns' preschool group on Thursday.

 It was discovered on the inside of a vintage cooking tin.

'Recipe for Preserving Children'

Ingredients 
• 1 grassy field
• 1 half-dozen children (or more)
• Several dogs (and puppies, if available)
• 1 brook
• Pebbles

Method
1. Into field pour children and dogs, allowing to mix well.
2. Pour brook over pebbles till slightly frothy.
3. When children are nicely brown cool in warm bath.
4. When dry, serve with milk and fresh baked gingerbread.

 

It reminded me of growing up when we didn't have to worry about sun damage and we ran around like little brown berries all summer.  It put a smile on my face.

 

My sister and our dog 'Monty' at Mount Holdsworth. circa 1981

Fathers Day

My Dad....circa 1974

Turning Five

Happy Birthday my dear little Charlie boy!

Yesterday you turned 5.  It's been so exciting for you. 

You're such a happy little boy, my heart aches with your sensitive words and ways.  You're caring and you embrace the world around you.  You are a good friend, a kind brother and a beautiful son.

We love you so much and we can't wait to have more adventures with you.

Love Mama, Daddy, Sadie and Oscar. xxx

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

'Spring' that was 2010

We had a fabulous spring here in New Zealand.  Maybe a little wet....but the spring flowers were stunning.  The best part was discovering new plants and bulbs that popped up in our garden.  We have now spent two seasons in our East Street house.  Time has gone fast.

Looking forward to a warm summer!

Growing up

It's my birthday today.  

Thought I would share some photographs from my album of me when I was small. 

I love looking at my old photos.  I have very fond childhood memories growing up in New Zealand and I  base the upbringing of my own children on these memories.

At the park

Baby wearing 70s style

 

My brother feeding me an ice block

 

Me in my sandpit Dad built with my pet guinea pig

 

The strawberry thief

On the farm (with bad hair cut and freckles) Sylvester the cat and Georgie the dog 

 
   
No celebration plans, just happy to be with my family and knowing that we all love each other dearly. xx

 

Looking back ~ May 09

Thank-you once again for all your kind comments and well wishes.  My first two days at my new work have been great.  The children have settled really well into their new routine and it's wonderful to be home in the afternoon ~ washing bought in, fires lit and dinner cooking before 'arsenic hour' begins. 

I'm hoping to get some photographs posted of the new house soon, but I have been waiting for a 'sunny' day.  It's a bit gray at present and we are needing some sunlight for our souls.

Here are some photographs taken one year a go ~ even one of little Oscar in the womb. xx


We discovered Sadie's love of drawing




Oscar at 13 weeks




Autumn bike rides




Farm visits






Woodland walks

Looking back ~ April 2009

Looking back one year ago.....xx

Looking back ~ March 2009

My memories of March last year was horrible morning sickness.  I spent hours in the afternoon in bed while Ian looked after the children.   Mushroom season had begun and the hot air balloons were in town for their festival.  Sadie looks so little ~ I just can't believe how much she has grown in 12 months! Enjoy..xx

Looking back ~ Feb 2009

Our Green Bean photo shoot (she has hair now!)




Sadie with a dandelion 




Blackberry stained face as Sadie watches Daddy and Charlie pick berries 




Waikawa Beach




Apple picking at the Grassy Knoll




Sunflowers




Pizza night at Mt Holdsworth