tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67766507337213183382024-03-14T01:10:42.935+10:00Naturally UsJaninehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.comBlogger370125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776650733721318338.post-33800490834746379552015-06-05T21:35:00.002+10:002015-06-05T22:07:13.710+10:00Another chapter and a new road to follow on this journey of ours.......Its been a long long time (more than a couple of years actually) and a lot has happened in that time and all the photo's are really out of date now.....
We are just about to start on a new journey which takes me personally down a very different and new road (Project Managing the build of our new house). So this year is going to be a very BIG year for me as not only am I home schooling Janinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776650733721318338.post-64741551542078461802012-10-13T23:27:00.001+10:002012-10-14T07:51:09.193+10:00Healing
Its been a long time since my last post and a lot has happened.........
Not a lot of what I want to share here but needless to say
the past year has been a difficult & painful one for us
and I don't think I will ever understand it all completely.
More more recently it has been a time for
healing, nurturing and change for our little
family.
Where it will lead us no-one Janinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776650733721318338.post-23678818064056770252012-06-16T20:10:00.002+10:002012-06-16T20:14:11.310+10:00A LITTLE BIT SCARY & A LITTLE BIT EXCITING....
The other night the power went out
but thankfully half our dinner was cooked (the part in the oven)
so we got out the camping cooker to cook the other half
and this is when the excitement started
Due to the darkness we didn't see that the fire lighter was still in the cooker
so after 10 mins or so we got quite a bigger flame than we were expecting
Luckily no harm done and
after opening Janinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776650733721318338.post-59896300128700028672012-06-12T19:54:00.003+10:002012-06-12T19:54:39.820+10:00TREASURES UNVEILED
Years ago I set out to design a lead light window
I decided on a Japanese Lady underneath cherry blossom
Then about 9 years ago I started cutting out glass for it
tho upon finding out I was pregnant a very good friend offered to lead it up for me
Since then it has been packed up between wood
and now that we are packing everything up again
it needed a new house to keep it safe & Janinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776650733721318338.post-73045949900736033202012-06-06T16:30:00.001+10:002012-06-09T07:51:40.056+10:00AdventuresOur camping trip - the photo's tell the story.......
result of non-stop rain overnight
and somebody loosening the tarp rope!!
Flooded in ....
The new camp kitchen
Boys will be boys and there is always an
adventure to be had in their eyes
Water level down, sun shining - perfect day for drying the tent off and going homeJaninehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776650733721318338.post-7173281418577762112012-04-30T20:55:00.000+10:002012-04-30T20:55:00.724+10:00MY CREATIVE CORNER
Cushion covers made for mum
I love them so much I am going to make myself some
I can't take credit for this one but it is still in the family!
My dad made it for me and I LOVE it.
Thanks Dad, you are the best!
Janinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776650733721318338.post-76511349603404374722012-04-25T21:17:00.000+10:002012-04-25T21:17:28.224+10:00In rememberence
Anzac Day Parade
a place where the old & the young come together to remember
So very proud of our kids who marched today
Treat well earned !Janinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776650733721318338.post-55540426211835733792012-03-16T23:05:00.001+10:002012-03-16T23:10:11.647+10:00OUR WEEKOn a cold rainy afternoon there is nothing better than a bowl of HOT rolled oats when you get home from school
In Jordan's opinion anyway! mmmmmm oooohhh arrrrrhhhyummy!
Paul's home-made Sour Dough - it just keeps getting better n better
Mr Money Bags!Can you see all those red hotels - they belong to Jordanand he is well on his way to another 3. Paul & I Janinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776650733721318338.post-3960910383610113322012-03-07T07:28:00.001+10:002012-03-07T07:29:01.971+10:00MY CREATIVE CORNER
Mum, you have to put this on your blog - it's really good!(I just love my beautiful boy)
Whilst Jordan was busy with his artwork the other day this is what I got up to.I had so much fun with it and as it turned out it was a real healing process for me.
Janinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776650733721318338.post-60818550157983609482012-03-06T17:32:00.000+10:002012-03-06T17:32:27.920+10:00RAIN RAIN........School was cancelled yesterdaybecause.........somewhere under all that water is the bridge that crosses the creek to get into the school !!
so we took advantage of a wet & dreary dayand painted
1) Choose an animal you want to draw2) Paint a background relevant to where the animal would live3) Find a picture of that animal on the computer or in a book4) Draw the body ofJaninehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776650733721318338.post-71837796475551267702012-02-20T17:31:00.000+10:002012-02-20T17:31:56.062+10:00LIFE.......Janinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776650733721318338.post-86983984287331854412012-02-20T05:05:00.000+10:002012-02-20T05:05:38.865+10:00OUR WEEKEND It started with breakfast at a local cafe although for Jordan this was his 2nd breakfast!(sorry no photo's - we were enjoying our breakfast too much to even think about it)
Jordan then participated in a "Mini Olympics" finishing the day with seafood on the beach for dinnerGreat day with my 2 favorite boys
Back to a healthy breakfast with some light reading on SundayJaninehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776650733721318338.post-29550624865001338422012-02-15T22:11:00.000+10:002012-02-15T22:11:34.530+10:00DINNER TONIGHT.....Lasagna Soup
Found this recipes on Pinterest and made it tonightall I can say is delicious!
Recipe can be found hereJaninehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776650733721318338.post-20932197724615788632012-01-29T15:27:00.001+10:002012-01-31T06:29:20.363+10:00OUR 1 LEGGED VISITORJaninehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776650733721318338.post-34216896551870035192012-01-27T21:59:00.002+10:002012-01-27T22:04:45.313+10:00LOVING......Mary Cairncross ParkSharing walks through the Rainforest with friendsThe cute little locals
The amazing view of the Glass House Mountains
Spending time down the hill at MoolooabahHaving fun !
camping out in the backyardin our new tent and very grateful that it hasn't leaked in all the recent rain(we haven't been able to take it down because it hasn't stopped raining long enough to dry out)
Janinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776650733721318338.post-52479340560085157652012-01-16T13:47:00.002+10:002012-01-24T19:06:31.084+10:00WE MISS YOU
The end of last year was a very emotional one for many of usA mother, father, Grandparents, Great Grandparents, Best Friends and 2nd Parents were lost and it made for a quiet & reflective Christmas & New Year's Eve for so many of us
Although the sadness is not going to go away anytime soonthe New Year brings new energy and with it there is also the faint beginnings of moving forwardfor Janinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776650733721318338.post-32785990388768917082011-12-25T01:24:00.002+10:002011-12-25T01:30:09.490+10:00TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMASWhen all through the house
Not a creature was stirring,
Not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung
and the children were nestled all snug in their beds In hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there.....
MERRY CHRISTMASMay you and your family enjoy a
safe & healthy Christmas.Janinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776650733721318338.post-88085847657798479602011-12-04T12:49:00.000+10:002011-12-04T12:49:20.533+10:00IT'S PARTY TIME......Today was all about Jordan's 8th Birthday PartyThe theme was camoflage and was held in the local park It's an amazing place and we only just found it 2 weeks ago!!
Treasure hunt Back at the base with the prizes (helicopters - thanks Libby) Pin the Tanker on the Target! Checking out with the Mighty Beanz..... Finding sticks for the next game Jumping Sticks Janinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776650733721318338.post-73910460987734373002011-11-30T10:27:00.006+10:002011-12-04T09:01:38.335+10:00TODAY....... is about remembering,the funny & the sad
your love your kindnessyour generosityyour integrityyour loyalty andthe support you always gave so willingly
My mind keeps screaming this shouldn't be happening,
We only just lost Faye. But it is happening
and so today is also about
finding the strength in my heart where I can let you gowith peace,
with love
and kindness
because that is theJaninehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776650733721318338.post-78101933443962807022011-11-29T21:58:00.000+10:002011-11-29T21:58:01.569+10:00IT'S LOOKING A LOT LIKE.......
........ A PARTY IS ON IT'S WAY !Janinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776650733721318338.post-70766990309609817742011-11-20T23:35:00.001+10:002011-11-20T23:37:41.254+10:00CHANGE IS IN THE AIR
The last couple of months have been difficult,but there's nothing quite as delicious and healing as breakfast in bed, cooked by my beautiful little boy completely on his own as a surprise!
I am so blessed and grateful for my family.
Janinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776650733721318338.post-44850471586170412312011-09-12T16:28:00.000+10:002011-09-12T16:28:42.889+10:00ONLY FOR YOU FAYEGeraniumsWho would have thought I would willingly go and buy a Geranium for my gardenbut with a few tears in my eyes that is exactly what I did this morning and I will smile and remember you every time I glance at themand I do promise not to sit on them (really I do!) I love you and know you will always be with me in my heart,that special little part that is saved especially for you&Janinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776650733721318338.post-22915685662061014052011-08-17T18:05:00.000+10:002011-08-17T18:05:53.476+10:00THE HOLIDAY THAT WASN'T BUT WAS!!Monday saw us getting our wires crossed and thinking it was a Pupil Free Day so we planned a day at the beach.Turns out it wasn't a holiday after all!After a moment's hesitation we threw everything in the car and followed through with the day's plans.It was after all such a beautiful day so who wanted to be inside when we could be down at the beach in the sun enjoying the beauty of what nature Janinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776650733721318338.post-60627212761580064132011-08-12T13:41:00.000+10:002011-08-12T13:41:21.385+10:00OUR WEEKThe peacefulness and love of a sleeping child nightly meditation soccer fun and a medal too!This boy of mine LOVES his food too much to stick to eating with chopsticks for too long! Chickadee - just going on 2 weekslots of this for me these days - LOVE IT!!
Have a wonderful weekend and I hope you surround yourself with those you loveJaninehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776650733721318338.post-67456881854205868312011-07-31T21:56:00.000+10:002011-07-31T21:56:15.739+10:00FUN FUN FUNA beautiful day at Kings Beach on a school excursion and we were lucky enough to witness a lone dolphin rounding in the fish for a snack The dolphin actually came in really close but I didn't capture it on the camera (too busy watching it)
It was pretty cold in the salt water pool but all the kids made it in for some fun and games along with some of the dad's - none of Janinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.com0