thankful

I love having a mish mash of photos on my blog because this is truly me, this is my life. Rarely do things work out nicely or neatly for us and my photos definitely reflect this. Some days I can grab my camera and take photos, but most days there just is no time as there are dentist appointments, kid drop-offs, food to cook, cleaning to be done, clothes to be washed, shopping to do. Life huh? I love it though and wouldn't have it any other way.

One - Market purchase
Two - Market Purchase
Three - Pretty mail from Melania
Four - Baking when I should be studying :/

home again

I've started this post in my head so many times, so so many times. Isn't it funny how it always sounds much better when you are thinking about what to write? when it is actually time to write you can't think how to start or what to really write about. Ha! or perhaps it is just me.

The past few weeks have been crazy! crazy busy and just plain old crazy. There was so much going on and so many things that needed to be done. Just thinking about it now it is hard to remember all that occurred during those weeks. That is how crazy it got! But our son arrived safely to his new home up north and although the days seem like a big blur one thing is clear, he has left and it was hard times around here for me. I know he was super duper excited to leave, to experience independence and all of that but I couldn't help but wish he had stayed little just a little longer. But he has a few things to learn that can only be learnt while away from home. It is hard to let go of their hands when you were the one who has always been holding it for so long :( But he is well and eating (according to him) so I am happy.

It was a long drive up, crazy long but it was divided over two days so thankfully didn't feel too bad. The views were spectacular and it is a shame you can't drive and take photos at the same time. The above shots were taken driving through various parts and also during my week while at my sisters to keep myself busy and the last one was taken minutes before I left.

It feels good to get back home though after days away from your other children, I missed them like crazy PLUS missed out on celebrating my youngest boys birthday. Something that will be fixed this weekend :) Next week uni starts and I am eager to finally start. Cannot believe I made it to my last year. Wish me luck!

my son

I wish I could write a beautiful poem but words have long left me and I'm truly no good at that sort of thing. This post has been started many a time but I could never bring myself to finish it as it was way too emotional for me. If it was bad then then today it is a million times worse. Our oldest is leaving in just four days, he is extremely excited to start a new stage in his life (attending uni) and while I did know it would be a hard time I never thought it would be this hard.

I gonna miss him BIG time :(

Everybody has to leave, everybody has to leave their home and come back so they can love it again for all new reasons ~ Donald Miller

a kitten named Boo Boo

Who would believe such pleasure from a wee ball o' fur? ~ Irish Saying

So very cheeky this little Boo Boo of ours but he has our hearts, especially with my four

January

[+] a sweet birthday present from my baby sister...still call her baby despite her being an adult



[+] evening strolls with my numero uno favourite guy



[+] love the lights in this picture L.O.V.E



[+] a little bored when the internet went down



[+] probably our last outing as a family of six :(



[+] this was my meal that day...probably something I won't remember as the years pass but I will remember my four together and all the fussing in the car on the way there *sigh*



[+] white kitten paws on a white bedspread

I hadn't planned to be away so long but life being just a little crazy (as usual) PLUS school holidays AND the icing on the cake the kids chomping through our internet limit way too quickly caused my long absence, thankfully our limit has just been restored and fingers crossed won't be gobbled too quickly this time, well we can only hope.

Happy Australia Day to all the Aussies out there! hope it's beaut :)

lately

I wish I could say I was doing something super exciting that would explain the very long absence from here but truth be told my days are slowly slipping by with not much being done...just a little baking, a little crocheting and a little walking sometimes in the cool of the evening







Nothing too exciting...but holidays are meant to be peaceful and relaxing which they have definitely been. 2013 will be a very busy year for me, for those whom I told, (can't remember who exactly 'knows') I was sent an email August last year to apply for the honours program at uni and spent most of my days thinking yes I can do this! but a few minutes later thinking it was a crazy idea and I couldn't possibly do it. So being the procrastinator I am, I left to the very last minute and decided to apply thinking I will regret it years later if I didn't at least apply. As soon as I handed it in I thought they would definitely say no, I felt I had done so poorly on the written application. But on the 24th of December I was advised I was successful with my application. So for those who have been keeping their fingers crossed for me...thank you. I am sure your fingers are numb from it ;)

twenty twelve

January
Another year commences and plain ordinary days are always good with this man holding my hand



February
Said goodbye to our beloved friend 'Guaton Loyola'



March
Back at uni



April
Pretty flower from my birthday girl (my heart melts when they surprise me with a flower)



May
Finished up internship and made a special quote of the unused graphic



June
Enjoyed a much needed break from uni



July
Started a knitting project



August

Uni starts again *sigh*



September
Went to visit older sis for her birthday



Watched my baby boy graduate



October
Nothing exciting happened October except this amazing purchase of this special edition of Frankie



November
Finished uni for the year



December
Received four very special christmas cards from very dear friends and felt so special that they took time to send me a card despite the crazy busy month of December

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So happy that we survived 2012...cannot wait for 2013 and all its amazing and I believe crazy adventures :)