This Moment

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

It's been so long...

...since I last posted. I'm finding it really hard to find the peace and presence to write on my blog. I often think that it is silly, as I'm sure I don't have anyone reading it regularly, but I suppose as a record of our family life (or a tiny part of it) I should try to keep it up.Perhaps my children will enjoy reading it one day.

Since I last wrote, we have been on holiday in Augusta.

Charlie is growing and learning new words daily.
Charlie is presenting me with too many challenges to list.
I've decided to banish clutter and organize our living space (Ha! This should be challenging).
And now I must dash off to get ready for Michael's 5oth party. More later....

This Moment

What happens when you leave a toddler alone:

This Moment (a day late)

Charlie is Two

Our wee boy is two today! Where did that time go? Yes, I know, countless nappies, sleepless nights, long days, but also so many joyful moments. I have loved almost every minute and have felt like the luckiest woman in the world to have had the chance to this all over again.

Now, our little one has started to talk in sentences (very short ones) and has new words every day. He loves to imitate what we say ("Alrighty then", just the other day), is the danciest dude in the south of Australia, is full of smiles and mischief, and always ready with a pat on the back if you feel sad.

We adore him!

Happy Birthday Charlie Bear!

Antidote to the winter blues....

....dancing to Stevie Ray Vaughan. I guarantee you'll have the whole family smiling,laughing and bouncing !

Guthrie goes to the ball...

My lovely 17 year old got all dressed up and transformed from the boy to a man! It is amazing how a suit can make them look so grown up.
I suppose it is a milestone for us. It marks the final year of high school for him. Two of my children have now been to the school ball! Gosh - I feel old.
At least I still have three more to go,otherwise I might be a bit more emotional about it all.