Ham & Spinach Quiche with a rocket & roast vegetable salad

HAM & SPINACH QUICHE RECIPE  5 eggs a dallop of thickened cream 2 cups of chopped ham 1 cup of chopped baby spinach 1 cup of tasty cheese It's that easy. Combine all ingredients together, spray a baking dish with olive oil and pour in. Bake for 20-25 minutes on 180 degrees. ROCKET & ROAST VEGETABLE SALAD RECIPE 1 Sweet potato diced 1 quarter of a butternut pumpkin diced A cup of rocket per person half...

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Swimming Milestones..

 Milestones to remember about today.. Jiedyn leaning to swim underwater Nevaeh wearing goggles for the first time All three of us in the big pool together Nevaeh swimming in a pool floatie on her own Nevaeh and Jie jumping into the big pool together and at the same time Other fun things I saw today.. Nevaeh taking selfies with the underwater camera Jie trying to dive and belly flopping or front flipping underwater Nevaeh...

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For we are young and free..

As the last hours wind down of this beautiful country celebrating it's long weekend  I thought I would share what I love most about this beautiful land in a poem.. Paddocks full of rolled hay bails. Rivers full of fish. and a tapestry of stars above waiting for your wish. Old pubs full of locals Juke box full of coins. Putting money on a pool table hoping someone joins. Rissoles on the Barbie while keeping backyard...

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Australia Day at Sanatorium Lake..

The day started off slow with a good Aussie breakfast of Vegemite crumpets and orange juice to the sound of Pop (my dad) rustling his newspaper, The Herald Sun. In the distance the sound of cockatoos and in the next room the sound of the kids watching Storm Boy, a fabulous Aussie film from the 70's. When Dad had finished reading the sports section he and I picked a few horses out of the form guide and listened to them lose...

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Behind the Scenes.

Last year I had to draft my 2011 and a few 2012 posts as my photo's went missing. I have slowly been trying to find the photos to go with the posts, peice the memories back together again and publish them. This has been very frustrating as my photos are unorganised on my computer and I'm having trouble finding what goes with what. Tonight I'm making progress. I was finally able to track down our baptism photos and was able to publish them. A few posts wont again be published due to missing photo's. But know I'm here although...

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Four Quick Statements.

Music always makes me want to dance. If one song represents how I feel right now it is Free by Dara Maclean.  In 2013 my biggest challenge was Parenting and made me fully trust in God. I feel excited about making New Year’s resolutions. Linking up with.....

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Tattoo Love.

Never in my life have I ever wanted a tattoo. It was always one of those things that have entered my mind and then left again in an instant. Mostly because of my Dad who forbid me from ever getting one and because of what I was taught through my first few years of church (A few bible verses here). But with all that said I now desire a tattoo. Or three. I think that is what I'm most afraid of. Wanting more and more. I've always wanted my...

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Give Blood. Check!

30/9/2013 I did it! I donated blood. { Full Post Here } Chec...

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Complete a Certificate. Check!

This goal has been on my bucket list for a very long time now. I have always been good at everything but not really good at anything. I put 'Complete a Certificate' on my blog bucket list after I hit a hurdle with another course I attempted when Nevaeh was young. I was feeling like a failure. I havn't completed anything since being in year 10 and getting my junior certificate.. 10 years ago. Everytime I attempt a course I always get...

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Healthy Choices

Last year I was adamant that I wanted lap ban surgery to loose weight. A friend got it done and booked me an appointment with her doctor who made me a priority on the Lap banning waiting list. Just a few months later I was due to go into surgery. I wussed out. I actually got real with myself. Not band around my stomach was going to stop my love of food. I love food. My diet last year sucked. I'd miss breakfast and lunch daily and eat...

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Too Much Summer.

I got crazy excited an hour ago when one of two of our fans started blowing out cool air for the first time this week. It felt like Christmas! This past week here in Bacchus Marsh we have endured temperatures of low to mid 40° every day. The kids have literally lived in knickers and Jocks and I have worn my bathers/togs everyday this week and bought another pair to keep cool. Here are a few photo's of how we stayed cool this week..  Backyard...

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My goals for 2014 are to..

- keep counting the moments and making the moments count! - listen more to my children's wants and needs individually. - create a home I love to be in. - be 100% honest. - search for and be thankful for the blessings in my live each and every day. - look for validation, support, encouragement and wisdom from the Lord and trust in his comfort, timing and protection of this family. - try new recipes and taste the flavors of the...

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