My man, aka husbeast (and Miss E)
Loving husband,
Loving father,
My best friend,
My rock.
♥♥♥
Friday, January 20, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Unexpected visitor
Early Tuesday evening I was about to start doing the bed time routine with the kids when my husbeast came inside and said he had something to show me but I had to come straight away!!
I could hear the excitement in the voice as he said this so I thought it must of been something pretty good.
I stopped what I was doing, threw on my thongs and followed him outside.
As we got to the end of the verandah he told me there was a peacock in the paddock next to our house. I thought it was just another one of his jokes. He is always joking around try to trick me so of course I didn't believe him.
But I followed him across the front yard anyway, expecting to see one of the many native pigeon birds (yes that is my technical name for them) that live in this area.
Then there she was, walking around pecking at the ground. I couldn't believe my eyes, a real live peahen right in my front yard! I was like a kid on Christmas eve.
Its not like I have never seen a peacock in real life, I have on many occasions. I was just that it was AT MY HOUSE!
I called out for Miss T to quickly go and get the camera so I could get a few pics of her. She was gorgeous (not as pretty as a male but still gorgeous in my eyes) and moved so gracefully.
I took a few snapshots from a distance, then crept my way towards her. I got a few more pics of her and then she flew up into the top of the tallest gumtree at the end of our driveway.
I rang the local animal rescue people but they said there wasn't anything they could do because she wasn't injured and being up the top of a gumtree they couldn't reach her anyway.
I have kept an eye out for her but haven't seen her since. I just hope she made her way back to were she came from (be it someones backyard aviary or the local botanical gardens, as they have peacocks there that wonder around) or at least is safe and well where ever she ended up.
Not the best photos unfortunately. I was so excited I didn't check what setting the camera was on. Turns out it was on video mode :( Bugger!
I could hear the excitement in the voice as he said this so I thought it must of been something pretty good.
I stopped what I was doing, threw on my thongs and followed him outside.
As we got to the end of the verandah he told me there was a peacock in the paddock next to our house. I thought it was just another one of his jokes. He is always joking around try to trick me so of course I didn't believe him.
But I followed him across the front yard anyway, expecting to see one of the many native pigeon birds (yes that is my technical name for them) that live in this area.
Then there she was, walking around pecking at the ground. I couldn't believe my eyes, a real live peahen right in my front yard! I was like a kid on Christmas eve.
Its not like I have never seen a peacock in real life, I have on many occasions. I was just that it was AT MY HOUSE!
I called out for Miss T to quickly go and get the camera so I could get a few pics of her. She was gorgeous (not as pretty as a male but still gorgeous in my eyes) and moved so gracefully.
I took a few snapshots from a distance, then crept my way towards her. I got a few more pics of her and then she flew up into the top of the tallest gumtree at the end of our driveway.
I rang the local animal rescue people but they said there wasn't anything they could do because she wasn't injured and being up the top of a gumtree they couldn't reach her anyway.
I have kept an eye out for her but haven't seen her since. I just hope she made her way back to were she came from (be it someones backyard aviary or the local botanical gardens, as they have peacocks there that wonder around) or at least is safe and well where ever she ended up.
Not the best photos unfortunately. I was so excited I didn't check what setting the camera was on. Turns out it was on video mode :( Bugger!
January photo a day challenge - Day 19
Day 19 - Sweet
Sweet is the sisterly love my two girls show each other. They are never more than a foot from each others side.
They even share a dust bath together
Although this is more of a dirt bath LOL
It had just finished raining and they ran straight out (they had been sitting on the front verandah watching the rain) to a non grassy patch, scratched it up and proceeded to then roll/fluff around in it. It was adorable to watch!
They even share a dust bath together
It had just finished raining and they ran straight out (they had been sitting on the front verandah watching the rain) to a non grassy patch, scratched it up and proceeded to then roll/fluff around in it. It was adorable to watch!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
January photo a day challenge - Days 17 & 18
Day 17 - Water
Nothing beats a cold glass of water on a hot summers day!
Nothing beats a cold glass of water on a hot summers day!
Day 18 - Something you bought
Today I bought my first ever mango (I know I can't believe I have never bought one till now either). It was my 8 year old daughter who asked me to purchase it. We were getting the usual, bananas, apples, pears and watermelon when she picked it up and announced she loves mango and asked if can we buy one.
Now I have this craving for a Chicken and mango salad I had many many years ago. Must try and find a recipe!
Monday, January 16, 2012
January photo a day challenge - Day 16
Day - 16 Morning
(didn't have my own photo to use because my camera batteries where flat)
I have to agree with Garfield on this one, I'm snot much of a morning person either LOL
(didn't have my own photo to use because my camera batteries where flat)
Sunday, January 15, 2012
January Photo a day challenge - Day 15
Day 15 - Happiness
Happiness is coming home from an awesome night out with the girls (we do a month dinner date) to find a present and a beautiful note sitting on the table from my eldest daughter
She bought it while out shopping with her friends on Thursday ♥♥♥
Happiness is coming home from an awesome night out with the girls (we do a month dinner date) to find a present and a beautiful note sitting on the table from my eldest daughter
(peacock vase)
She bought it while out shopping with her friends on Thursday ♥♥♥
January Photo a day challenge - Day 14
Day 14 - Something you're reading
One of my favourite things to do is cuddling up on the couch with a cup of tea and a good book.
Being school holidays I have 5 children home from school, which means I don't get much quiet time for reading. Needless to say I don't have a book on the go at the moment. Makes me feel a little naked actually.
I have The Black Dagger Brotherhood sitting on my self waiting for me though.
The only reading I have been doing the past few weeks is the bed time story (with a few nights off for Dad to do the reading). Tonight's book was A particular cow by Mem Fox, picked out by Master L
One of my favourite things to do is cuddling up on the couch with a cup of tea and a good book.
Being school holidays I have 5 children home from school, which means I don't get much quiet time for reading. Needless to say I don't have a book on the go at the moment. Makes me feel a little naked actually.
I have The Black Dagger Brotherhood sitting on my self waiting for me though.
The only reading I have been doing the past few weeks is the bed time story (with a few nights off for Dad to do the reading). Tonight's book was A particular cow by Mem Fox, picked out by Master L
Friday, January 13, 2012
January Photo a day Challenge - Day 13
Day 13 - Inside your handbag
Inside my bag I have
A cloth nappy (Fluff E. Stuff)
2 Cloth wipes
My purse
My iPhone
My car keys
and my lip gloss
Thursday, January 12, 2012
January Photo a day Challenge - Day 12
Day 12 - Close up
I could spend all day staring into these gorgeous brown eyes
♥♥♥♥♥
Its been a bumpy road but 6 months on , we are still going.
(no one ever tells you that breastfeeding is such hard work!)
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
January Photo a day Challenge - Day 11
Day 11 - Where you sleep
Usually with Miss L (who is now 6 months old! Where did the time go??) Hogging most of the bed. Its amazing how much room one tiny baby can take up lol
She starts off in her own bed and some nights she will even stay there, but others she just wants to much boobie so its easier just to let her lay next to me and self serve :)
Yes that is ugly green carpet you can see. Our room is the only one with it left and it drives me crazy that husbeast hasn't gotten around the replacing it yet. Mainly because he keeps changing his mind about the flooring in the house *sigh*
She starts off in her own bed and some nights she will even stay there, but others she just wants to much boobie so its easier just to let her lay next to me and self serve :)
Yes that is ugly green carpet you can see. Our room is the only one with it left and it drives me crazy that husbeast hasn't gotten around the replacing it yet. Mainly because he keeps changing his mind about the flooring in the house *sigh*
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
January photo a day challenge - Day 9 & 10
Day 9 - Daily Routine
Routine, whats that?
Since the start of school holidays I have forgotten what a routine is. The house doesn't seem to stay clean for more then 5 minutes, leaving me no time to do anything else. The washing is piling up, the dishes get done when I have a spare 5 minutes from nagging children and well the sewing, I haven't even had the energy to even look at my sewing machine in the past 2 weeks!
But there is one thing I still find the time for (if I didn't, I wouldn't survive past breakfast time)
As soon as I saw this on the list I knew what I was going to take a photo of!
Routine, whats that?
Since the start of school holidays I have forgotten what a routine is. The house doesn't seem to stay clean for more then 5 minutes, leaving me no time to do anything else. The washing is piling up, the dishes get done when I have a spare 5 minutes from nagging children and well the sewing, I haven't even had the energy to even look at my sewing machine in the past 2 weeks!
But there is one thing I still find the time for (if I didn't, I wouldn't survive past breakfast time)
My morning cup of tea
(or a pot depending on how much sleep Miss L gives me the night before)
Day 10 - Childhood
As soon as I saw this on the list I knew what I was going to take a photo of!
Its amazing how after 30+ years something can make such a huge comeback....yes I'm taking about the smurfs!
My childhood T Shirt.
(I think I was around 3 when this fit me)
I'm taking a small break from the Internet (facebook and forums) but I will continue to blog and do my daily photo challenge. I have just found myself falling into a slump (probably the lack of routine) so I'm taking time out to get on top of things and catch up on some sewing.
I have had a few new patterns sitting here I have been meaning to try out, so starting tomorrow I'm back into it!
Keep your eyes out for some sneak peaks :)
Monday, January 9, 2012
January photo a day challenge - Day 7 & 8
Yes I have been a slack blogger again, so I'm doing two days at once, and will do two again tomorrow, I seem to have lost a day somewhere!
Day 7 - Favourite
I found this one hard, I really didn't know what to blog I have my favourite animals and colours but nothing really else. I don't have a favourite piece of jewelery, no favourite item of clothing or kitchen utensil or a favourite mug. I was starting to think I must be the most boring person on earth.
Than as I was walking out the door Saturday afternoon I grabbed my handbag and it hit me. I have not changed my bag since the day I received this one. For that is huge! I usually change my handbag over at least 3 times a month, I own a gazillion of them,OK maybe not that many but close
I have a favourite handbag!!
And it has one of my favourite animals on it :)
I received this gorgeous bag from another WAHM. Anna from Howieandcharlie We did a swap, I made her some clothing for her girls and she made me this handbag. Its the best handbag I have ever owned and I can't see myself using anything else! Even when I don't have children and need to carry around spare nappies and clothes LOL
Day 8 - My Sky
Day 7 - Favourite
I found this one hard, I really didn't know what to blog I have my favourite animals and colours but nothing really else. I don't have a favourite piece of jewelery, no favourite item of clothing or kitchen utensil or a favourite mug. I was starting to think I must be the most boring person on earth.
Than as I was walking out the door Saturday afternoon I grabbed my handbag and it hit me. I have not changed my bag since the day I received this one. For that is huge! I usually change my handbag over at least 3 times a month, I own a gazillion of them,OK maybe not that many but close
I have a favourite handbag!!
And it has one of my favourite animals on it :)
I received this gorgeous bag from another WAHM. Anna from Howieandcharlie We did a swap, I made her some clothing for her girls and she made me this handbag. Its the best handbag I have ever owned and I can't see myself using anything else! Even when I don't have children and need to carry around spare nappies and clothes LOL
Day 8 - My Sky
Friday, January 6, 2012
Day 5 and 6
My computer died yesterday (I'm stuck using the slow old laptop that drives me insane, hmm maybe I will spend less time on the net and more time doing housework. HAHA yeah I don't think so either) so I couldn't get on to upload my picture for Day 5 so adding it today's
Day 5 Something you wore
My new necklace I purchased off eBay just before Christmas. It is a heart with a peacock feather pattern and a hanging key.
Day 6 Makes you smile
My new shagwear purse.
I was out having coffee with a good friend when she said she wanted to show me a new shop. So we walked down to the main part of town and as I walked in I think thought I was going to hyperventilate! It was full of gorgeous earrings, necklaces, bracelets, cute nicnacs but the thing that stood out the most was the stunning purses and handbags.
I wasn't sure I had enough "spending money" in my bank account so said I was going to come back on payday to purchase above purse. But my gorgeous friend insisted on buying it for me <3 <3
So two things have made me smile today, my friend generosity and my new purse!
Oh and yes , I love peacocks :)
Day 5 Something you wore
Day 6 Makes you smile
I was out having coffee with a good friend when she said she wanted to show me a new shop. So we walked down to the main part of town and as I walked in I think thought I was going to hyperventilate! It was full of gorgeous earrings, necklaces, bracelets, cute nicnacs but the thing that stood out the most was the stunning purses and handbags.
I wasn't sure I had enough "spending money" in my bank account so said I was going to come back on payday to purchase above purse. But my gorgeous friend insisted on buying it for me <3 <3
So two things have made me smile today, my friend generosity and my new purse!
Oh and yes , I love peacocks :)
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Day 4
Today's photo is suppose to be your letter box. I wish I had a cute little letter box to show you but, I live out in the sticks so the mail man visit me. I have a post box instead.
My plan was to take a photo of said post box while I was checking the mail today. BUT today has been one of THOSE days....you know the
One of those days where my husbeast rang and took 2.1 seconds into the conversation to suggest "how about I stop on the way home and get some cocktail frankfurts for tea?" ♥♥
Yeah I know not the best tea but hey at least they got fed!
Needless to day I didn't make it into town today to take a photo of my post box, but I can share this photo
A few months ago I stopped to check the mail and saw this little guy sitting on the ledge of the post box wall, right under my post box! Isn't he cute!
If I did have a letter box I would want it look like this
Now for some deep breaths, its time for the bed time arguments
*sigh*
My plan was to take a photo of said post box while I was checking the mail today. BUT today has been one of THOSE days....you know the
- MUM she sat where I was sitting
- MUM he kicked me
- MUM I'm hungry (said 2 minutes after we had lunch)
- MUM I'm bored
- MUM she wont get her feet off me
- MUM he took the pencil I was using
- MUM I want milk constantly from Master 2
- And then the constant cat napping from Miss L
One of those days where my husbeast rang and took 2.1 seconds into the conversation to suggest "how about I stop on the way home and get some cocktail frankfurts for tea?" ♥♥
Yeah I know not the best tea but hey at least they got fed!
Needless to day I didn't make it into town today to take a photo of my post box, but I can share this photo
If I did have a letter box I would want it look like this
Now for some deep breaths, its time for the bed time arguments
*sigh*
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Day 3 - Adore
Day 3 - Something you adore.
Sibling love
I could sit for hours and watch Master R "play" with Miss L ♥♥
Monday, January 2, 2012
Day 2 - Breakfast
Todays photo challenge is breakfast, oops should of looked that up a bit earler...breakfast was overwith hours go in this house!
So instead I will share a breakfast I have been craving for awhile now
Before Miss L was born husbeast and I use to go out for breakfast once a week. We use to reguarly go to a little cafe not far from home called Lets get saucey and every time I would have the Breakfast Bruschetta
YUM!
So instead I will share a breakfast I have been craving for awhile now
Before Miss L was born husbeast and I use to go out for breakfast once a week. We use to reguarly go to a little cafe not far from home called Lets get saucey and every time I would have the Breakfast Bruschetta
Sunday, January 1, 2012
January photo a day challenge
I came across this challenge on two Blogs , Taylor Made and Mels blog they inspired me to join in.
So hear goes, DAY 1 - ME
My name is Belinda
I'm the youngest of 4 children
I have been with my husbeat for almost 15 years
I'm a mother to 5children and 2 chickens
I live in Woodvale, Victoria
I run my own little business The art of fabric
My favorite colour is purple
My favorite animal is a giraffe
And I love chocolate
So hear goes, DAY 1 - ME
My name is Belinda
I'm the youngest of 4 children
I have been with my husbeat for almost 15 years
I'm a mother to 5children and 2 chickens
I live in Woodvale, Victoria
I run my own little business The art of fabric
My favorite colour is purple
My favorite animal is a giraffe
And I love chocolate
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