i'm in love

Image: ohdeedoh

with Giddy Giddy hair clips. They are oh so cute!

I bought some yesterday to start off Z's collection now that her hair is just long enough to put clips into. I reeeeeeeally wanted to get one of the hair clip holders like the ones above, as well, but they were pretty expensive (for what they are), and I thought I could probably whip something up myself eventually and in the meantime I will just pop all her clips into her littlest suitcase on her shelf.

Here is the little lady today with one in her hair.

drool...chocolate peanut butter cake

Image: smitten kitchen


oh my goodness!

how yummy does this look. This has to go on my 'must make' list. I'm a BIG fan of peanut butter and chocolate together. Lindt even do a Lindt ball in this flavour combination now and it's definitely my favourite.

more delicious recipes here.

it's tuesday and i can't wait

to drink coffee and eat proper food again. I was *lucky* enough to get gastro off my little boy on Friday. Hubby and I were so sick my mum had to take the day off work to come and take the kids away, as we were not even close to capable of looking after them. Thankfully, my stomach is slowly heading back to normal today. I had my first coffee this morning.....I might still pay for it later but it was good anyway.

It's Tuesday and I can't wait...

Image: Lupen Grainne

i love kung fuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

how much kungfu panda can one endure watching? i'll be able to get back to you on that in the next few days. the dvd is getting a VERY good run here while Josh is getting over his bout of gastro. fun times here.

it's party time

Well, not quite yet.

Miss Z will be turning 1 in a few weeks time and I'm organising a little garden party for just our immediate family to celebrate.

I've ordered the above gorgeous things from this place. I'll be sending out the invites tomorrow and next on my list is to start planning the bbq lunch menu and of course the cupcakes.....am undecided on what to do there yet. I might have to get some recipe ideas from The Red Deer herself! (Hint, hint, nudge, nudge Alicia!! Oh and I wish you lived in Sydney!!)

I'll also be making up some little party bags for Z's cousins who will be coming. I've got pink, white and turquoise ones, with gift tags and ribbon to tie. They should look really sweet.

So stay tuned for party developments. I can't wait to take some pics of the actual day itself. We will finally be making use of our backyard and the new outdoor furniture and bbq we just bought!

Now all I need is the perfect garden party birthday dress.....any great suggestions?

oh dear

Image: sick boy & guard dog

I have a sick little boy today. He was up a lot of the night throwing up. I think it's just something dodgy he ate rather than gastro. At least I hope so anyway. I usually work from home today and my mum looks after him. Thankfully she still came over this morning to occupy him in the backyard for a little while so I could still do some work. He has gone to her house now for a little sleep and a bath. I'll be picking him up shortly.

I hate seeing him sick like he was last night. He doesn't know what's hit him and it's still a bit frightening for him I think. Hope he has a good night tonight.

the start of a new week

Image: cattycamehome

“Just living is not enough... One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.”
Hans Christian Andersen

I found this great quote on Flickr this morning along with this photo and agree wholeheartedly with it! I'm going to start this week off positively and try to enjoy the simple things around me - my garden, the sunshine and seeing my children smile.