For these things I am thankful

• being surrounded by great family & friends all year round
• 2 fantastic, loving & lovable children
• a husband who I adore, cherish & love
• a home that we feel safe & secure in
• being able to spend the first years of my childrens lives with them, without interruption
• the freedom to live my life as I choose
• being able to try my hand at a crockembouche and being slightly proud of the result
• my first ever thanksgiving dinner
• Nana's pumpkin pie

I can feel Christmas coming

So this year we made our own advent calendar, now I cant wait for 1st Dec.

how time flies when you are having fun

I cant believe that Xander is 3 months old. Its feels like the little man has always been a part of our lives. Whatever did we do without his giggles and unconditional love...

& then there were 6

Introducing (L to R) Darcy & Noah, Olivia & Xander, Huon & Sascha.



I met 2 great women at mothers group some 3 years ago who at the time each had 1 great child the same age as Olivia. Maddie & Melissa have since become great friends of mine.

3 years on & we have each had our second child within 6 months of each other. Whenever I think about this too much it blows my mind (doesnt take much I know), but what are the chances of meeting 2 fantastic women at the same time who then go on to have children at the same time as me a second time round.

I know a lot has happened in that 3 years & it hasnt always been easy but I know that these 6 children will go on to be great friends & enjoy the comfort & effortless friendship of people that have known each other, effectively, since birth.

Heres to great friends, the ones we have as children & the ones we have as adults!

the lollipop fairy went a visiting

But I have no idea who was responsible, her disguise looks too good!!!