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Me (looking at lovely Peter Pan things on a blog)Kaya: Whats that Mama?Me: thats Peter PanKaya: Who is that?Me: Hes a little boy who never wants to grow upKaya : Thats just like me

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I have a few pregnant friends at the moment so have been caught up in some very small and very satisfying knitting over the last few weeks. I love how quickly baby things knit up and its been so nice for me to knit from a pattern after making Everyday Beautiful hats :).... This should explain the lack of blogging around here :) Things should be back to normal soon!I wanted to let you locals know

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Our smallest person was starting to look a bit bedraggled, with the humidity a thing of the past in these parts his sweet curls hung limply and the long wispy do was getting in the way. With the urge to do something immediately this mama cut his hair. His first actually hair cut proceeded only by a single fringe trim. OH MY! A few snips of the scissors and he was grown up! Rockin a europop do.

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Kaya and I enjoyed this this morning :)found on Loobylu

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They can sneak up on you, goodness, you might not even know you're having one.My super creative almost-2-year-old (!) has loads of them. he finds himself with a crayon or coloured pencil in his hand (I don't know where he finds them, I'm sure I've put them all 'up') and away his moment takes him, along the hallway, across the bathroom floor, up onto the bath. or across the couch, up onto the

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Yesterday morning there was great commotion when I said to Kaya I had noticed something shiny in the back yard. We gathered baskets and headed outside. Oooh there was much excitement!! Arlo doing a quick check of Kayas basket and working out what was going on... Kaya was straight into it, although he did pause to toss aside some marshmallow eggs from his Nana (they're not vegetarian) and to

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Kaya 'In the morning we will have an Easter egg hunt'Me 'really! Who hides the Easter eggs?'Kaya 'A big Easter rabbit that lives with Santa'

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This is what is in my head hehe*** Only watch this if you are in a 'not taking life/religion/things too seriously kind of mood****** And remember it IS Bill Hicks

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Is happening at SBO right now, here are some of the pages I have done over the last few days The gallery is packed so head over if you need some scrappy inspo. I have a wonderful friend coming to scrap some more with me today so I better go and clear off the table!!!!Happy weekend!

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Last weekend we took the boys to the Night Glow event (link in post below, I'm feeling lazy)WE had a crafty plan wherein Jimmy and Kaya drove our car over in the afternoon and parked as close as they could then caught the bus home. Later we caught the park and ride over to the university (Its changed since I was there!) for the event. Kaya could not believe his eyes, actually neither could Arlo

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Check out this site for some gorgeous free screen wallpapers. I chose this one by Marisa Anne Haedike

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We're ending this busy week/end and readying for another by having a lazy Sunday evening, a rare glass of wine and our version of fast food ;) (and a little Grey's)I'll be back to blogging in the next day or so, hope your Sunday is/was restful!

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(SOC, look at that light!)Its that time again. Every year around this time it begins, the weird, early morning sounds that lead you to believe there is a dragon at the door. Kaya spied them first this morning, five brightly coloured beasts. Arlo simply said 'WOW"

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Andrea at SBO is up to something, shes been so sneaky even us on the design team dont know whats going on.Head over here, sign up and get in on the fun...whatever it may be... Also there are creme eggs up for grabs, if that doesnt get you joining in I don't know what will!

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A page done for SBO for SENZ taken on camera phone by Kaya (my god Leanne, look how small...remember that face! I wish I could hear her little voice doing the godfather) at the arboretum Jimmy at Orere point wishing fairies yoga at the Hamilton Gardens waiting for our baby in the birthing pool, 5 hours before Arlo was born sweet sweet Kaya, 6 weeks Jimmy and GingerRaglan Arboretum again Michael

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Just quickly because 1) I forgo to take photos when it was still light and 2) Project Runway is not too far off.....designing huge outfits for drag queens? Yes please!...here is a little, big something I am working on at the moment. It starts with Curious George who happened to find himself in the circus one day after too many a curious adventure.... then we found ourselves NEEDING this fabric at

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Today, making chocolate cake...Kaya 'Mama, how does dust make planets?"then 'Mama, what number was the Big Bang?" (he's been having talks with his Papa, 'number' meaning what date?and'What made the big bang happening?'I rang Jimmy at work, these are not questions for this Mama to answer.....Crafty things tonight :)

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If you are easily bored by pictures of other peoples children I urge you to look away now...But if you like cuteness this is the place to be...photos from the Gardens last weekend.... tree climbing of course cutenessthe food was obviously good cutenesscuteness sweet sweet children baby lovemore good food sister love waddaface Mine :)pretty pretty this child is such an angel one little, two little

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boho babyThanks to this INCREDIBLE photo by the ASTOUNDING Tara Whitney (Thank You~!~)its been red tree hat madness over here. My bamboo needles now have the most perfect grooves which is lucky because i was getting SORE fingers from all the knitting. There are little pointy hats weaving their way all across the world at the moment, I do love imagining all the little people out there, sporting

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Em had a prompt a wee while ago to go back a year in your photo folders... here's what I found a baby obsessed with all things bath time, Look he still had a little bit of chubby!!He is now, at 21 months the same size Kaya was at 10 months! and a three year old madly in love with his brand new kitten. We miss Lola, still talk about her often. I often do this, look back in my photo folders. Its

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cute niece Aria at Hamilton Gardens, SaturdayHello! I took a little break from here unexpectedly. I've been so very busy over the last week. Just a short post tonight as I have a new library book waiting(!) I love the promise of a new book ;) I will share some new crafty bits tomorrow, I have a new hat design for my shop and finished Kayas mittens (CUTE!)I have done some scrapping, heres a page

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WE had an at home day today, the first in a long while. We knit, build huts, read books, readied etsy orders and stayed in our PJs most of the day ( I did get dressed just before my brother and his friends arrived so as to save him some embarrassment!)I took the opportunity to document Kayas love of masks This beautiful child has a wee bit of an anxiety issue. masks help. we have a good

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My children both enjoy accessories. alot. Arlo wont leave the house without a hat at the moment, It was his shiny red rain hat, whatever the weather, it was Ruby's rainbow sun hat the day she left it at our house and yesterday it was Kayas construction helmet. Kaya is not so different, hats, glasses, sweatbands, he loves them all, more on that maybe tomorrow, Ive been proofing photos all

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Jimmy and I went on our date this afternoon, we went to see Slumdog Millionaire. We had both read the book a few years ago and really enjoyed it so had been really excited to see the movie. I won't say anything about it but it is worth seeing.We shared popcorn, held hands and tried to remember if we did 'stuff like this' before we had our boys. We think we did.While we were out this was happening

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I was just watching Travelling Birds with Jimmy. I say was because I'm not a big fan of birds, particularly large ones that get around in big gangs and fill the sky so you can't even see the....sky. I know they are a wonder etc etc but I'd rather your 4 legged kind of friend thank you very much... anyway, there's loads of GORGEOUS scenery in this fillum. breathtaking stuff. if you can see past

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Here are a couple more 52? cards. I have done the other 2 but they aren't quite finished.What was the last Brave thing you did..... the elephant paper is some packaging from a parcel a friend sent me, AC rub ons, wood block stamp from Trade Aid, Bindis from Indian fair and Heidi Grace rub ons, Sassa stamp, tag from Cotton on clothing I realise this seems like a fairly simple statement but it took

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goes to my brother Tom who has spent the last few days with us. The boys are both madly in love, again. only partly because he has a sweet ride. hehe, he brought his work car over, a '78 Benz resplendent in yellow with flags.Kaya rode with him today into town to meet our sister for a birthday lunch. Sushi. 'it was really yummy Mama'Happy Birthday Ang, you're still older than me! (Arlo skipped

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This past weekend my sister and her fella came to stay. It was his birthday on Sunday and its my other sisters birthday tomorrow so it was a rather celebratory time. We made lemon meringue pie ( I used Edmonds and it wasn't fabulous, does anyone have a good recipe to share?) and I deviated from my standard buns in making this yummy loaf, perfect as toast with our fresh peach vanilla jam ;) the

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Happy Autumn! While I'm not a huge fan of the cooler weather I do love the beauty of Autumn and the coziness :)We've had a very busy weekend and I'm off to join these two in our warm bed. I'll be back tomorrow with the last of my Real Life photos and hopefully more of my 52? cardsGoodnight

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Fresh bread for breakfast No stock cube is safe with Arlo around, I find them in the strangest places...the child loves to cook LOTS of train play happening and when you're having a rough kind of day milkshakes help almost as much as wearing your mamas soft clothes Just a quick one tonight as that rough day hasn't finished, fingers crossed he finds sleep soonPeace (HA!)

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Peaches, ready and waiting....mmmmmmm the haul my dentist send me home with yesterday, turns out I brush 'too vigorously' Our bags dumped by the front door when we got home this afternoon Making houses behind the couch hats hats hats new shoes and crayons (making paper planes) Mama making bread by Kaya Kayas 'number paper' by Kaya... We had a busy morning and I just noticed he obviously forgot

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Hello!Today in my Real Life Ive been very busy. I was Mama Helper at Kayas new kindy then had a few jobs to do before a trip to the DENTIST. (it was not so bad and cheaper than expected!). I also have been working madly on custom orders for my little shop, such fun, dreaming of the babies who will wear these little hats.While I didnt take photos I did find golden queen peaches for $1.99/kg which

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Today we went to the park, such fun for both boys and it was just us for awhile then we headed to the library (I've just noticed what a hideous colour the walls are, no wonder Arlo gets rowdy there!) then we picked up a few things on the way home (and Kaya yelled at me for letting Arlo hold the croissants) fresh corn from a friends for dinner. a pretty good day.... we also managed a few stories,

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I am interrupting our Real Life challenge to let you know about a give away..If i start at the beginning it goes like this,My beautiful friend Em ordered one of my hats to give to her beautiful friend (and her new baby). then their beautiful friend Tara came and took some photos. Beautiful photos. Astonishing photos. as only Tara can.I realise it may seem I am handing out beautiful compliments to

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Monday. hmmm. I'm a slow start to the week kind of girl but the boys have swimming. really I dont mind, their little bright, proud happy faces make it worth it. (he's not cross, hes trying not to laugh!) side view for the aunties and sorbet on the way home, a real treat becuase you know I cant resist my boys :) and it was 'doolicious'The crazy light in this shot is because we were up a few

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Ah Sunday, i think my most favourite day. A lot of do nothing going on here, waffles for breakfast with my sister, lots of crafting, lots of 'resting'. I worked on a few things for my shop, I have listed a bag today for those interested :) I told Jimmy about this little challenge and he thought if i 'was being really real' I would show the state of my craft room. and I would love to do that.

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Hello! today we begin! such fun... joining me on my 'real life' challenge areRachBronnieRaewynJulie MareeVicki MJulie BMich Debbie andEm (starting Monday)all very cool women and I'm lucky enough to know some of them personally!Today I decided to grab my camera and document what everyone was doing right then...(it was lunch time) so that's it, my house/life right now, as we are!If you need a

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I had an idea today, while reading blogs for a week of posting. The idea is to post everyday one, or more photos and maybe a few words if that's your cup of tea, a photo of real life. nothing fancy just a bit of your everyday. like today our whole lounge was transformed into a 'house'. normal play for Kaya but not something Ive posted about or really photographed before.... If this idea appeals

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I'm stuck for stuff to blog about. Ideas are very welcome ;) this afternoon i walked around the house with my camera and took a few photos of things that are making me happy right now in our home... the cushions I made for on our bed, fabric from here framed pages from very very old children's books a game of cars more complex than I will ever understand our inspiration/happy wire paper lanterns

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On Saturday morn my sister, Arlo and I went to an event at the local museum which encourages people to connect either emotionally or practically with refugees resettled here in New Zealand ( i took the last bit from the website, sounds good right hehe). I was excited to get my hand hennaed, I had hoped to pick up a bit of the technique to file away for future use Goodness did the dye take! The

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Jimmy and I cannot get enough!!!Seriouslynotenough(you want to watch the last one for sure)**eta, I watched Father Ted when they originally aired it here but for some crazy reason Jimmy did not.

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My baby. 20 months already! Rather fash with his david beckham style. Hes not enjoying the heat, none of us are. we lie awake at night and pretent to be asleep so Arlo doesnt think its time to get up. WE go outside in the evenings and try to catch a breeze. Arlo likes us to fill the wagon with water and he hops in for a bathe. while his mama takes ridiculous amounts of pictures of him. Because

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Kaya ' OH NO!'Me 'Whats the problem mate?'Kaya 'I dont want to be a big dad and my legs have got hairs on them like a dad'Me, inspecting legs 'hmmm they have got some hairs on them haven't they' (slightly shocked at the hairiness but hiding it well)Kaya 'yes and I want to be little'

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A few weeks ago my boys started their very first swimming lessons. Kaya is the kind of child.... he is either all for something or NOT. I crossed my fingers on the first day and I could not be more proud of my little boy. He is amazing. Not swimming 1000m or anything, that's not our goal. He is FLOURISHING in these lessons. and hes pretty proud of himself too! He is confident, giving everything a

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When I first told Kaya I was making him a doll he said he wanted a 'man-doll'.As William came through it was obvious he was a little boy and Kaya took him as he was.Until last week, or the week before it came again, 'I want William to have a bestach'.I pondered this and considered stitching one on, but what if the thread bled into him skin...ah the quandary!...then solutionYou're not to touch the

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Curious George3pm coffeejam makingbed jumping52?doll makingsewingmilkshakesshirtless boyssleeping with no covers, windows openvintage childrens booksonline chatsgooooood bookslaundryswimmingtelephonelegotalking talking talkingdrawingProper post soon ;)

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Today, driving through the south waikato country sideKaya: Mama, I want to live on a farm.Me: Oh thats a good idea, what kind of animals would you like to live there?Kaya: Horses. Sheep. Goats. Chickens. A Giraffe. Our cats. Che might scratch the animals! (those of you who know our cat Che will understand this!)Me: I think Che will keep away from the other animals.Kaya: No dogs, I dont like dogs.

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Jimmy read about a site in the paper yesterday, www.befunky.com. HUGE time waster Good site but some applications run off the screen and you cant save your 'work' This ads a whole new dimension to my art 'journal' stuff wheeeeeeeee

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Since I'm too lazy to upload photos... and Ive also been tagged a few times... and because Penny did it I'm going to attempt to do the 25 things list...1. I am scared I'm going o swallow the mouthwash EVERY TIME (i haven't yet)2. I am such a music person. LOVE it. don't have as much time for it now so am sitting around 1995.3. I'm going to be 30 this year!4. I always wanted a boy baby first.

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This is one of those posts where in i will try and remember what we've been doing of late...I know we've been busy. I know we've been having a good time but i cant remember exactly what doing...We did go to Raglan last weekend.... *ETA This is Kaya and his uncle, my Jackson cuts a slightly smaller figure ;)Kaya was very very brave and touched this huge starfish. braver than I who had to wrangle

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source

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A few days ago I took these fellas on a little road road trip. What an adventure... as we neared the city I put my camera on auto and handed it to Kaya who snapped some though about shots ;) We met up with wonderful friends, such a nice way to spend a day, having a good blether I was again made grateful for the wonderful friends scrapbooking has brought into my life. We've been home for a

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Imagine that you were 3 and saw an ad for the game mousetrap. It looked pretty good to a child like you so you asked your mama if you could maybe get it for your birthday? Your mama told you it was the kind of game you got for your number 7 birthday (mainly because she couldn't face all the little pieces) and because you were a pretty reasonable child you said okay. and waited til you turned 7.

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I have a little challenge for you. I want you to go and find that recipe that you have been putting off making... you know, the one you REALLY want to try but haven't been bothered to make because the ingredient list is 3425 items long and there are 261 steps in the recipe. got it?okay. I want you to set aside a night in the up coming week and make it. believe me, it will be worth it.I had been

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I mentioned in the post below that my beautiful friend Em is hosting an art journal again this year. Jimmy and I started the card one half way through and never caught up. This year we are starting from the beginning, a very good place to start indeed!Here are our first cards. There is a little blurry bit because some wishes just aren't ready for the big eyes and nosey noses of the internet....

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We've been enjoying a holiday at home, hence the lack of blogging. We are looking forward to getting back into our rhythm tomorrow when Jimmy starts back at work although we will MISS HIM and the long lazy days that have made up our summer so far.On Friday we headed to Raglan with my sister and her fella so the big boys could have a surf. The boys had a wonderful time on the beach and I went

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We are still doing lots of lovely nothing (with a bit of something here and there) so I thought I would share a few things from around the house that are making me happy at the moment... Arlo figuring out/linking the voice on the phone with the person it belongs to, Hi Ang! Almost finished mermaid chairs! Fun crafty projects (not sure if these are finished yet!) The summer table (the walnuts are

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(Kaya at Raglan)On December 31st this beautiful child turned 4. He woke to a special breakfast and new birthday crown.... (Birthday place setting)He and one of his Aunties had hatched a plan for a 'mask party at the beach' and so it was....(masks galore)We had a splendid day, Facebook friends can see more photos over there. (Kaya planet gazing in birthday crown)(Candles with Mama)Then, at home I

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When I have said my evening prayer,And my clothes are folded on the chair,And Mama switches off the light,I'll still be 3 years old tonight.But, from the very break of day,Before the children rise and play,Before the darkness turns to goldTomorrow, I'll be 4 years old.4 kisses when I wake,4 candles on my cake!

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Christmas day ... I barely had a chance to pick up my camera, I did manage to get this one (above) of Kaya at the end of the day... and who could resist taking a picture of this beautiful girl!!! Six months old!! KAya enjoyed himself, he's spent the last 3 days dressed like this. A woman at Spotlight asked him if he was a fairy (she thought he was a girl) he said ' Yes they do look like fairy

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And it begins, Christmas eve! we've just had the first of our 4 get togethers for the next 2 days. The house was ready, tables, flowers.... We did a bit of last minute wrapping this morning Below is one of the things I've been working on... for our gorgeous niece Aria My friend Sarah taught me how to make these mermaids and I thought they would be perfect for our beautiful 7 year old...and I

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It has become apparent that daily blogging is not for me. Early in the month it was do-able but now, as Christmas day draws near it slipped down the priority list. and i am okay with that.now, 3 'sleeps' out, I am at the exciting bit in my crafting, putting finishing touches on things that have been in the works for months... well, maybe 2. Today after a dentist visit for Arlo (who knocked his

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Our battle is over. I have spent the last month, as one of a group of parents who fought and fought hard. for something so so important. for our children. Yesterday it was over.Kayas kindy ceased to exist.On Thursday night we attended a picnic with all the families and 2 teachers. It was magical. Kayas teacher said to me 'we should have done this more often' and I couldn't agree more.I spent the

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It has been slow. Jimmy has attempted to go back to work today. I was not so ambitious...well i was extremely ambitious in that i cleaned my craft room, one of the main reasons being it is not a task that requires one to be dressed ( don't fret, i am well pajamaed).My recovery was aided by my most favourite of summer fruits, cherries. I love the little 'pop' as you pull out the stem and the

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We're all sick.Its a messy bussinessEnjoy this... I shouldnt have laughed so much in my stateBack soon

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Today has been LONG. I have 2 sick little boys. One, the smallest, was up ALL night, which meant I was too. Did you know Martha Stewart is on here around 4am? I had no idea!Today, while Kaya was out with his friend (before he got sick and vomited all over the car and his carseat!) Arlo caught up on a little sleep and i carried on with my Christmas crafting.... I cant waitr to share, i'm feeling

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No post yesterday. We had a pretty quiet day, cleaning, baking then after dinner (with Jimmys brother and fam) we had some lady-friends come over for a rainbow silk (this is a good explanation)dying session. It was fun, getting messy, working things out. Santa will be bringing lots to our house this year! Today we had a visit from the lovely Neen , who was bearing gifts (more on that another day

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because every Steiner child should have a Steiner doll. Kaya didn't. He had a poor nature baby imitation which didn't concern me because although i vowed while pregnant that my child, whether boy or girl would play with dolls I didn't count on the nature bit. You know that bit that in boys expresses itself by knowing how to push a truck and make a brrrrmmmm noise when you are 6 months old? Its

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Today we became the proud owners of livestock. For our Christmas gift my mother sent us a worm farm. I'll be honest, the whole idea of a writhing mass of creatures living in my garden, and actually feeding them creeps me out a little but i am up for the adventure. The boys are very excited. Kaya who has been steadily working on his worm phobia for the last few months was over it in a few minutes

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Today while the smallest person was having a sleep and the manliest person was doing tricks of the yoga variety, Me, Kaya and my sister Bridget went and partook in the delightful summer outing of picking our own strawberries. ah such abundance! I think we were the first people to enter the field! oooh they were so good, especially straight off the vine(?), warm from the sun. We all have pink

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helping friends fetch their Christmas tree homesister/aunty stayingpaintingChristmas shopping!a new sprinkler for playing in (Arlo is TERRIFIED)scrapbooking!and a little David Beckham watching (that was Jimmy...for the sport bit)

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we did a little more painting and had a bbq with these fine folk and it was delicious

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Im sitting here having a lovely Chai and thinking that hot drinks on hot days certainly do NOT cool you down. Today was very hot. We had to stay inside for most of it. I worked on a big project.... Thats all you get for now, there have to be some suprises ;)At about 430 it had cooled down enough for my pale skined beauties to go outside.Arlo obviously had no memory of having seen a hose before,

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had our last official Craft Group gathering, coffee and cake to celebrate our success on the weekend. I made a cake, Arlo was only too happy to help (shame about the unfortunate placement of that smudge!) The boys had a good play outside in the sunshine. We've had a quiet afternoon, I've cut out a few pairs of much needed shorts for both my boys and even managed to find enough fabric for 'matchy

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ate strawberries. Juicy big red ones.and they were delicious. We also did some crafting, Santa will be bringing this ball to Arlo (super quick and easy. just roll base colour wool and needle felt into shape. I added the colours once it was nearly firm) a perfect gift for an 18 month old person, he found some at the advent fair and was devastated to part with them! and a rattle/shaker for one of

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Its that time.... Advent! YAY!!! I am hoping to blog daily and transfer into my December Daily album .For us, advent started yesterday, with it being our kindy advent fair...but first Jimmy always gets me to take photos of him in yoga poses so he can check his posture. When he saw this one he said 'put That one your blog' ..so i have haha and he also took this photo of our niece yesterday,

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Send your own ElfYourself eCardsAunties, You especially need to watch this!eta because my boys love these so much here are more!Send your own ElfYourself eCardsSend your own ElfYourself eCardsSend your own ElfYourself eCards

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Today we meet some friends at what used to be one of our local parks. Arlo is finally big enough to get into everything, play on the playground and in the water, he LOVED it. Kaya played with his oldest friend Oliver and had a great time. (this one KILLS me with the cuteness, Arlo asks Kaya to hold his hand!) (He fell forward in the water, its really shallow but was very cold. He was fine, just

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We spent this last weekend in Auckland with my sister and her fella. The boys are mad about them so of course, lots of fun was had. We took them to Motat where they had a wonderful time We meet our beautiful niece and her papa there too, much to Kaya's delight (Aria on the whisper machine) Then later my best oldest friend who is also Arlo's matua wairua/ god mother came for dinner. SO nice

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Demitri Martin Rhys DarbyBilly T JamesCake Wrecksjust what i need for this week, we're off for a fun weekend breakpeace

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I'll introduce you properly in a few days ;)

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Yesterday we met our sister in law at the park by our old old house for a quick play and a visit to the Gypsy Fair.... (Arlo had a wee dance to this woman singing, hes got the rhythm in his bones) Kaya and I are going to hijack this one The pony ride was deliberated upon but as soon as she got close to the horse she was done.... so off to the merry go round we went. And we finished off with some

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...like to look back 'exactly one year ago'? Torture themselves?Arlo asleep in his papoose, 5 months old. Sigh. quite fitting though as today over at my incredibly sweet friend Em's blog you can bid on a papoose in a silent auction.... its this one here.... All proceeds go to help Kimberly who is not someone I've ever had any contact with but someone who is right now living through (and doing an

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I've been trying to get some half finished things done today, this papoose has been sitting on the shelf for months so this morning (at home day Monday) I drew a bird and promptly finished it up. I LOVE the feeling of finishing projects.... Arlos doll that i made him for his birthday (5 months ago!) was eye less and bald on the couch, now he sports a rather fine hat and 2 lovely brown eyes. My

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America you just did.Im not sure if the U.S. public realise that this change reaches as far as our shores but oh how it does. It takes us a step closer to the kind of world i hope to leave my children in. It shows them that when we tell them that who they are should not stop them from reaching their dreams, we might just be right. It gives us hope.We are one.

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Our favourite kind of days are 'at home days'. Usually a Monday, a nice way to ease ourselves into the week.Ive found, especially since Kaya has started kindy, we are hardly ever at home during the day, aside from Kindy we have craft group, playcircle for Arlo, more crafting with friends, trips to see Nana and on top of that there is the supermarket and of course friends to see.We try and keep

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That's what Kaya tells me when i ask him how things are going and hes not happy. 'Not Good' Which is how Arlo is feeling.Looks happy enough right? He was in the bath to wash off the sick. and the other stuff. After a few sheet changes in the night. Ah co-sleeping, you have many joys, this however is not one of them!Its just a wee bug, Ive got a little of it but it seems that our smallest person

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On Friday night I was watching Arlo in the bath when Kaya came flying down the hallway kind of stuttering/shouting 'Mama, there's a monster out the window, a monster is knocking on the door'. He was WHITE and shaking. I had no idea what he was talking about, usually he would run and tell us he saw a spider or something.Anyway, he was REALLY frightened and it occurred to me that it was Halloween.

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Last night, while Jimmy was at yoga, and it was bed time for my boys, I sat down to feed Arlo and he quickly drifted away to sleep. I knew Kaya was still awake, hanging on, if you will, to consciousness. I decided to risk putting Arlo in with him.I laid Arlo down and Kaya said 'I need to cuddle on Arlo to sleep' and he gently put his arm across his brother. This is how I found them not 5 minutes

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The last few days for me have gone something like this: No no, that wasn't my child, that was me trying to get them into the jar. the jar with the 2 inch diameter opening. So that's why I've been rather quiet. Just getting on with things, tidying etc etcWe did have a visit from this beautiful girl in the weekend. Ooooh I cant get enough of her..look at those arms!!!! We're working on something

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A very crafty week indeed! My friend Sarah taught me how to make these delightful babies.... (they are about 6cm tall) and i have become obsessed! But i have been giving them away/assigning them homes as fast as i can make them! I did make Kaya a wee elfin fella called Robin but, when i presented him to Kaya he said 'i don't like him, put him on the spring table', I like to think such brutal

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Ive been busy scrapbooking and REALLY enjoying it. Here are a few of my latest creations I LOVE the new sassafrass lines and the basic grey chip letters, a few of my treats from SENZ ;)I hope to do a good update tomorrow, we've had a fun weekend, Today i went to the natural health and well being expo with Jimmys mum, got Kaya and Arlo a few treats, One is a badge that says something about free

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We got home late yesterday afternoon from a fantastic time in Wellington. I'm going to blog about my SENZ experience over at the SBO blog and right now share some photos, mainly from yesterday, when we took the boys into the city together (Jimmy had taken the boys in a few times while i was at SENZ) We caught the train in from Trentham.. The train has an amazing effect on Arlo. every time he

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A pretty severe case of procrastination (identified by my lovely friend Raewyn) had me sitting at my sewing machine this afternoon instead of packing our things.... we have a plane to catch in the morning. I had decided Arlo MUST have a new pair of pants. Inspired by SouleMamas before-dinner-skirts and using a very cute ribbon from here which arrived in our mail box today! Meant to be i tell you

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This one will be 16 months tomorrow.He loves Dancing, crosswords, animals, being outside, gumboots...all shoes, climbing, making car noises, making people laugh, trying to lift up his papa, having very serious conversations, certain ad jingles on television (i am not proud of this!), going to kindy/playgroup, unloading the dishwasher and closing the garage door. We had a busy weekend full of

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been having fun with Aunties.... more later......

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second iceblock ever for Arlo, he cried because it was cold hehe listening to this reading this (again, all time favourite)(photo by Kaya) created a new recipe that i will share soon and these go out to the aunties, someone finally fits it!Have been making up class kits this afternoon...not long now~

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The requests for 'spring pants' became so insistant there was no putting them off any longer. HE put them on and wore them for 3 days straight. Still no Lola.

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With all thats going on in the world at the moment this seems like an incredibly small thing... Kayas cat, and best friend Lola has not been home for 2 days now. I spoke to the SPCA this morning, they have not seen her but told us some things we could do... They think the boys cats have scared her off (what with it being baby season and all).Kayas askings for her are becoming more and more

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