Category Archives: Family Life

An Australia Day Feast

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Jacinta

We quietly celebrated Australia Day at home, I wrangled kids while Greg finished some paintwork, all very ho-hum really.  But dinner was a yummy ‘Australian themed’ meal including lamb and pavlova.  The kids loved the lamb meatballs and the pav … Continue reading →

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11 Years Today

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Jacinta

Greg and I are celebrating our 11th wedding anniversary today.  We have planned to go out to dinner tonight thanks to the generosity of a dear friend who is babysitting for us.  It is such a rare treat for just … Continue reading →

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Our Start to 2012

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Jacinta

2012 has started off rather busy for us.  The kids and I went away before New Year to my dad’s place, so Greg could get cracking on some of the renovations (yes, they are ongoing!).  My dad happens to live … Continue reading →

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Checking In

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Jacinta

Hi to you all and welcome to 2012!  I hope you have all had a wonderful festive season and a most happy new year.  I had an impromptu getaway with the kids while Greg was getting on top of some … Continue reading →

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~ My New Kitchen ~

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Jacinta

For those of you who have been following along my blog for a while you will know we have been in the midst of a kitchen renovation.  I am happy to say it is complete enough to finally share with … Continue reading →

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Some Bonfire Fun

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Jacinta

Saturday was well spent in our garden.  We finally had a free Saturday and ideal weather to have a bonfire. The amount of tree litter that our lovely Mountain Ash trees gift us is almost unsurmountable.  We need to burn … Continue reading →

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This Moment – Check out my giveaway!

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Jacinta

From Soulemama {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment.  A moment I want to pause, savour and remember. I love your moments too.  So feel … Continue reading →

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Our Weekend (and a sneak peek of our kitchen floors!)

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Jacinta

What a busy weekend.  The kids and I escaped to Ballarat so Greg could get to work on putting the flooring down in the kitchen. The weather on Saturday was glorious and we decided to head to Daylesford.  I had … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Jacinta

From Soulemama {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment.  A moment I want to pause, savour and remember. I love your moments too.  So feel … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday My Love

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Jacinta

It’s Greg’s birthday today.  Of course he spent most of it at work, but we all went out for dinner tonight to a local restaurant to celebrate.  The kids were gorgeous and did really well considering we were heading out … Continue reading →

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