Today I am giving my children a 'yes' day.
So far they have both asked for lollies and to paint..
Jiedyn has asked to spend New Years with his friends (and not mine)..
And Nevaeh has asked to use my camera..
Here's to hoping they don't ask for anything too extreme..
Because today the answer is Yes!
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Monday, 31 December 2012
Sunday, 30 December 2012
Neighbour blessings 2012
I have resided in Bacchus Marsh for a little over 7 years. In this time I have been blessed with wonderful neighbors who have always been there for me and my children.
As a single Mum, living alone, we have two "safe houses" in our area. One, two houses up and one, across the road and around the corner. I first introduced our safe houses to Jie when he was three and while my husband was going through alcoholism and substance abuse. Because he wasn't living with us and because he was unpredictable. The two people in each of...
A summers drive..
with Poppy out to Queenscliff..
Nevaeh fell asleep..
while Jie took selfies all the way home!...
Friday, 28 December 2012
Sibling love..
This holiday season has brought Jiedyn and Nevaeh closer together more than any other.
Here they are asleep in my bed tonight.
I adore these two...
Wednesday, 26 December 2012
Wii...
Our Boxing Day tradition is usually spent with my Dad, the kids grandfather. But today we've been eating Christmas lunch leftovers, a few lollies and playing the wii whom we have named Walter!
What started off as a game for three, soon became a bowling dual .
It was a close match between Mum and son, resulting in us both being Number 1!
We love Christma...
A very merry Christmas day..
God's gifts to me this year were..
The Kids getting up at a godly hour to open their Gifts.
The cats well fed, with the meat we were meant to have for lunch.
An invite out, right when I needed it.
Cocktails and shots with my faithful friend.
A second lunch with the Shilling family!
Jiedyn and Nevaeh being spoiled with far too much candy than they could eat.
Little moments that made me smile the...
Tuesday, 25 December 2012
How I spent my Christmas Eve!
As a Seamstress.
After Nevaeh took a fancy to barbies earlier this year I knew that there was no stopping her. As a child, I too liked barbies, then Polly Pockets, then barbies again. I can see why her eyes shine with glee when she see's them, the glits and glamour of it all makes them so appealing.
As I browsed through Kmart last month there were so many to choose from. As I looked closer at each box, it was clear how sexualised they...
Sunday, 23 December 2012
Christmas Advent: Day 17
Our Christmas advent for day 17 was to go to the pool. Unfortunately it fell on an overcast Monday and Jiedyn had school. So, today being 40° we soaked up the sun down at the local pool with some friends!
It was a {fun}tastic day...
The Real Joy This Christmas..
Oh, I am so filled with Joy right now after finding a movie that I used to watch over and over and over from the age of about 4. It was my favorite video for years, click play to see why!
Twenty years later and I'm sharing it with my kids! What an amazing opportunity!!
That's the real Joy this Christmas..
Merry Christmas Everybody!
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Friday, 21 December 2012
December 16th
Last Sunday at Enjoy Church, wearing his pajamas, after worshiping with his Mama for the very first time, Jiedyn asked Jesus into his life! He prayed
Jesus, come and live in my heart, now and forever..
while holding my hand and with his friends along side him.
What a moment. I teared up.. My most precious son, knows the only father who will never leave him and who will never let him down.
I cannot wait to...
Grade Prep Overview
Schools Name:
Bacchus Marsh Primary School
Principals Name:
Mr Wren
Teachers Name:
Mrs Newton
Favorite Library Book:
Grandads Gifts
Best friend:
Jess Goodchild
Greatest Achievement:
Winning 13 points for Mirrimu at Junior Athletics Day and Student of the week for being fast at Math.
Favorite Subject:
Math, Music and P.E.
Three memorable events:
Teddy Bear Picnic, Visiting...
Monday, 17 December 2012
Sew.. Excited!
I cannot believe I just taught myself to sew! No tutorials, no assistance, no worries!
I drew then cut out two identical pieces of blue fabric. I read the instruction manual of my brand spankin' new sewing machine ( which I picked up cheap from Target for myself for Christmas), learnt how to threat the top thread into the needle and how to attach the bottom thread. Before long I was just trying all the patterns...
Saturday, 15 December 2012
Santa is not real!
This was one of the first songs I remember singing as a child in front of my school at the end of the year. Gone are the days of Nativity plays and Hymns in our education systems not just here in Australia, but world wide.
If fact 20 children in my sons class last week heard of Jesus for the very first time!! The teacher had Jie stand up and tell them the Christmas Story. He loved it and was so excited that he could share his best friend...
Video's of Nevaeh singing..
Your love never fails, it never gives up, it never runs out on me..
Song: One Thing Remains - Jesus Culture
Too cute not to share with you all...
Thursday, 13 December 2012
Christmas Advent: Day 13
:Action Shots:
It has been a lot more fun this year than it was last year as we could all get involved. Nevaeh had a bit of trouble in the beginning but soon worked out how to use the whipped cream nozel.
Last year there was a lot more running involved, but this year was way more fun!
{Click here to see us last year's post}
Here is a short video of the kids washing the cream off themselves.
Not...
Sunday, 9 December 2012
Christmas Advent: Day 8
Bake Cookies for the neighbours.
Yesterday was just way too hot to be home baking so I told the kids this morning that this afternoon, providing they're rooms were cleaned up, that we would bake for our neighbors.
At one o'clock we left for the shops to by food coloring and icing sugar. We got home at around three o'clock and started mixing and cutting at four o'clock. By five we we're baking and preparing our different color...
Saturday, 8 December 2012
On A Summers Day..
We went visitin' on a summers day Uh-hum, U-hum.
We went visitin' on a summers day Uh-hum, U-hum.
We went visiting on a summers day, we wore our thongs along the way.
Uh-hum, U-hum, U-hum Uh-hum Uh-hum.
Our kids went jumping on a summers day Uh-hum, Uh-hum.
Our kids went jumping on a summers day Uh-hum, Uh-hum.
Our Kids went jumping on a summers day, kylie wet them while they played.
Uh-hum, U-hum, U-hum Uh-hum Uh-hum.
We...
While other countries get snow we get these..
~ Christmas Beetles ~
This guy landed on Jiedyn's pants on our way to get some dinner tonight, he let Jie hold him for a few moments, had his picture taken then flew away with the wind.
He's famous now...
Friday, 7 December 2012
A Pink Goodbye..
Photo Source: Nine News
Photo Source: Herald Sun
Photo Source: Herald Sun
Myself along with five kids in my care, put our pinks on and painted our faces to walk with our community in respect for the family and friends who recently lost a friend, daughter and Grand-daughter - Sarah Cafferkey.
Last month our community were told that we had lost the 22 year old to the hands of domestic violence. Two courageous men stepped...
Wednesday, 5 December 2012
Tuesday, 4 December 2012
Impressive!
Bursting off the bus with a lit up face, rosy red cheeks and a green ribbon hanging on his chest, Jie was filled with joy and excitement to tell me everything he had achieved in his very first Junior Sports Day at school.
I came third Mum! I really did! We did a long distance run, we had to go around two times and I came third!
Very proud and excited Nevaeh and I listened as he told us of the different events...
Monday, 3 December 2012
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