Our year was bookended with two special family events. My brother John getting married in February to my gorgeous new sister Kaitlin. Emily, Edward and Lucy were in the bridal party. What a wonderful day! In November my brother Daniel and his family visited from Seattle. After almost two years it was lovely to spend… Continue reading Christmas Letter 2017
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Bearing Gifts: December Daily Day 2
Today things went a little more smoothly with the advent calendar. Emily finished school in record time so she and Edward played together all afternoon. First, Pop to the Shops, then Wii Sports. She dressed in all white with a white headband and said “Do I look like a tennis player Mummy?” Lucy has been… Continue reading Bearing Gifts: December Daily Day 2
Friends: 30 Days of Thankful
Today I’m thankful for friends. Little friends who come to play and share the sunshine between showers. It was such fun for Emily and Edward to share the afternoon with their little buddy.
Sewing: 30 Days of Thankful
I’m thankful to have two sewing machines and an overlocker. I only bought one of these! Thanks Nan for the overlocker and Christine C for the sewing machine. I’m thankful to Mum, Grandma Kerr and my Home Ec teacher in Year 8 for teaching me enough sewing to get through two costumes relatively unscathed. I guess… Continue reading Sewing: 30 Days of Thankful
May in Numbers
37 layouts thanks to Layout A Day 7 games with friends and family 21 videos 8 flights by Phill 4 weeks of school 10 new meals for Mummy 4 ‘sleepovers’ with Steve (his bathroom is being renovated) 2 Shanhun family dinners with Kath 2 birthday parties (Kate and Jake) 1 football game (Eagles WON!) 2… Continue reading May in Numbers