Slip'n'Slide

I know it's been a while... but I'm back!

Here's a reminder

that sometimes it's the simple things in life

that bring the most joy!

Our wonderful friends and neighbours set up a

slip'n'slide yesterday for the kids

as the weather was just

stunning!

So much fun!!

With my love and thoughts

as always

Danni xx

Four

Finn turned 4 on the weekend

I asked him what was different about being 4, compared to 3... he replied:
"Well... I wanted a skatebaord and a monster truck and people remembered and I got them when I was 4"

I asked what his favourite animal was, now that he was 4... he replied:
"Bear"

I asked him what his favourite song was, now that he was 4.... he replied:
"Bay-bar" ( Justin Beiber's "Baby") .....
He then said:
"Now I'm 4, I like the letter B... did you notice that Mumma?
What starts with "B"? Try to guess???
You know Mum... c'mon - it's a BEEEEEEEEE" ( insert peals of hysterical "larious" laughter here)

Happy Birthday to my favourite boy in the whole wide world. My life changed 4 years ago and I became  whole. I love you a "fundred" too
xxxx

Blessings....

Here's what I'm thankful for lately...

My beautiful boy's laugh

Bringing colour to someone else's world

Older generations taking the time to spend with younger ones

Breakfast and coffee with my baby girl

Grandparents

Fresh flowers - they smelt really good too

as you walked in the front door!

Cheeky smiles

Sunny days

Neighbourhood friends

Freckles and blue eyes

Moments captured

Love

Danni xx

One of the Kids Favourite Books of all time...

At the moment Ruby and Finn have a couple of favourite books that they will sit mesmerised listening to for hours on end... over... and over.... and over.... you get the idea,right?

I love that they love books and to be read to. I try to keep the books rotating on a regular basis but you can tell the favourites... the  dog-ears and milk-stains are a dead give away!

This one is the flavour of the month right now!

The Wonky Donkey - Craig Smith
With gorgeous,cheeky illustrations by Katz Cowley


This is an absolute favourite here - at any time. It is guaranteed to produce fits of hysterical laughter and edge of your seat anticipation as they try to remember which description is next - or try to work out from the illustrations.
It's about a Donkey, see... but that endearing Donkey only has 3 legs... so he's a Wonky Donkey. You then discover that he only has one eye, which makes him a Winky Wonky Donkey.... Finn's favourite is when you realise that he smells real bad ( you can imagine the illustration that would appeal to young boys for that one).. and so it goes on until he is a :

Spunky Hanky-Panky Cranky Stinky-Dinky Lanky Honky-Tonky Winky Wonky Donkey!!!
( It's fun to read too )

Hee-Haw!

Danni xx

Water Pump Park...

Although this week has generally been raining and miserable, Tuesday morning was sunny and lovely. Finn has been wanting to go to a local park that he calls the "Water Pump Park" - for obvious reasons - for some time now. So, I packed lunch, drinks and some sand toys and off we ventured. Finn had a ball, while poor Ruby was just starting to get sick - so she spent some quiet time just sitting eating an apple!

 Finn "talking" to his beloved Aunty "E" using the pipe thingys ...

I just LOVE this photo

I think the pictures tell the story.

These are actually sculptures around the park that the kids can climb on,

feel the textures and use them to let their imagination run wild!

It was great that we got outside when we did as the rest of the week meant indoor play only... and sick kidlets with high temps.

Ruby with her Aunty "E" having snuggles

Best go, Ruby is coughing and needs a Mumma hug and her mattress propped up a little.

Love

Danni xx