Thursday, November 26, 2009

The Joy of Laundry

Washing for a large family has its challenges:

Lots of washing
Lots of ironing
Lots of folding


And lots of mismatched socks

But these problems no longer bother me. Why? Because I now have a new laundry and we painted it with 'Happy' paint. I now look for reasons to go in that room and I'm usually happy while in there.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

A little bit of this and a little bit of that...

I haven't been very faithful to my blog recently. But I want you to know I haven't forgotten about you. Here is a list of some of the latest happenings round here.

Took a while to recover from the mammoth birthday bash in October and wondered if maybe I was going slightly crazy in the process. John would say he didn't wonder at all, he knew I was crazy. He is so honest and I admire that in him.

We did decide not to throw in all future ideas of large gatherings, so we will be hosting our annual Christmas Carol night. That is, if people can handle be looked after by a mostly crazy hostess.

John and I just got back from five lovely days away together. The children did really well holding down the fort in our absence and they all lived to tell about it. I am glad about that. We came back alive and well too, which is a great bonus for our family. I think.

It was delightful to be able to have a conversation without a little someone interrupting every two seconds. And we realised, we have never driven home to Canberra, alone. It has only taken almost twenty-four years to achieve that feat. Our life is just one exciting event after another, you see.

While away with John I realised I still find him exciting, attractive, heart-melting, captivating, charming, seductive...

Thursday, October 15, 2009

National Baby Loss Day

A day to remember families suffering the loss of a baby.

Sassy Photography

Friday, October 9, 2009

Karli's 21st Birthday



Karli was a bicentennial baby...1988 was a very good year. She is our first daughter and the first child in our family to be born at home. She was obviously so impressed by the level of care we received from our independent midwife that she has now chosen midwifery as her vocation in life.

We have been blessed immensely by her caring and dependable nature, and we are thrilled to see her continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Happy Birthday Karli!

Friday, July 31, 2009

Sabbatical

Because I've been busy having fun with and enjoying my family, I have been a bit too busy to write anything lately.
I can't really see the busyness abating for a while so I have decided to have a sabbatical from blogging.

See you when I get back.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Town: A Haven from Snakes

Snake forgets it's winter to put bite on woman

What! And here I thought I was safe until Spring. That's the final straw. I'm moving back into town!

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Triple Everything

Mum thrilled at birth of triplets

Wow! Imagine the work involved here, and the fun.