chestnut day...

Everyday is chestnut day at the moment. That's what Huckle calls it. 

Our walks out in the garden of late have found us heading to the chestnut tree to gather the bounty. Some days we're organised and take a basket, other days we make do with pockets.

 Have you been collecting any of autumn's bounty lately?

right now...

I am...

feeling :: the warmth of the fire

waiting :: for a phone call to say if we'll be moving house or not

listening :: to a little Huckle man chatter away about chestnuts and tidy up

eating :: leftover nanna style vegie soup with homemade bread for lunch

hoping :: to sit by the fire and crochet the afternoon away

harvesting :: chestnuts, passionfruit and the last few sneaky potatoes and tomatoes hiding in vegie patch

enjoying :: the warm glow of the sun, when it occasionally pops out from behind the clouds

watching :: the leaves turn beautiful shades of yellow, orange, red and even purple

decluttering :: the whole house... and the shed... aaaand the studios, bye bye stuff

cooking :: dinners ahead... red beans and rice, pumpkin and barley gratin and pumpkin and chickpea curry

baking :: anzacs, a little late but delicious none the less

discovering :: the world through a little persons eyes... caterpillars, rocks, leaves...

What are you up to right now?
I hope it's wonderful, whatever it may be.


inspired by soulemama

wednesday colour...

A little bit of colour to brighten your week.

My beautiful fruit salad rose. It smells just like fruit salad. Delicious.
Can you believe that gorgeous peachy colour couldn't be found with the dropper in photoshop. 
It's an all an illusion of a gazillion other peachy colours hanging out together.


I keep falling off the colour wagon. But, I'm here today. Next week though... who can say.


Happy wednesday!

two years...

Two years ago this little man came into our lives and our hearts swelled with endless love.

Happy Birthday to our most wonderful little Huckle man.

It's wonderful to think that in just a few weeks time, our hearts will swell even more. 
Being a Mama is the hardest job I have ever done, I'm sure it is this way for most. But when you stop and look at all that children give you, it is just the most amazing experience. We are so blessed.


What I'm really struggling to get my head around is that I'm a Mama to a TWO year old! Where did the time go? Ridiculous. When you become a parent, you immediately become part of the "time goes so fast" club, don't you.


We just mooched about today, playing trains and tea parties. When the sun shines though, we're going to the zoo. Hurrah! I love the zoo. I can't wait to take Huckle.


I promise there will be a few big boy two year old photos at the end of the week. For family purposes. Can't have the Nanny & Auntie Melly getting all upset now. Can we?


I hope all my Victorian friends are keeping warm. It's bloody freezing out there! Don't worry about me, I'm in front of the fire.


Have a wonderful week!

an autumn afternoon...

A few days ago, we took a walk. 

Perhaps another very good reason for a pregnant lady to rest. We didn't make it all the way up the hill, for that would have been the end of me. Our little stroll took us to the farm on the corner and there were all sorts of wonders for the wondering.

Here I am posing. Must get more belly shots! I'm loving this stripey top at the moment, I wear it every second day (okay, maybe sometimes two days in a row). I think I've stretched it past capacity, it's wearing a little thin.

 Playing with my shadow.
 Admiring that big bright sun and wishing it would stay for winter.
 Cute Charolais babies to see.
 Wedgetail eagles to spot.
 Two gorgeous boys for company.

One, who is fascinated with shadows and who they belong to.

Seriously cute. Gosh, I love this boy.

I hope you've been having adventures of the most adventurous kind lately. 
Wandering and wondering is so good for the soul.
It helps me push through the not so nice to see that there is lots of good in my everyday.
Does it help you too?


It's Friday, almost the weekend! Make it wonderful, won't you. x