Yesterday afternoon I got a call from my cousin to say she was in Manly and would LOVE to see the kids.  We don’t see her too often as she lives in Melbs, so I picked the kids up early and we headed out for pizza and ice-creams.  Definitely not a normal Tuesday night, especially […] Read more…

I haven’t done a Wordless Wednesday post for absolutely ages, so I thought I’d throw together a collection of photos I’ve taken this month.   Happy Hump day!  This time next week we’ll all be knee deep in Christmas ‘stuff’ (if not already). Read more…

The temperatures in Sydney have started to creep up a little in the last few days and the air has lost its biting nip of cold.  I hope I am not speaking to soon as we still have another month of ‘official’ winter to get through, but I can’t help feeling that there is a […] Read more…

I decided to take an hour for myself the other day.  It hardly ever happens.  I took myself to my favourite little cafe and just disappeared in my own thoughts.  It was wonderful.  I must do it more often (famous last words).    How often do you take time out for yourself?     Read more…

Last weekend we decided to have some fun with the kids at Sydney’s Olympic Park .  To make it a little bit more exciting than normal we booked a family room at the Pullman Hotel for the night.  Mr D has often done day trips with the kids there but I usually opt to stay at home […] Read more…

We were in Darling Harbour the other day with the most beautiful winter sunshine.  I took the opportunity to practice at taking my camera off the automatic setting.  I just wish I could remember what I did each time I like the shots!!     I’m still really struggling to get my focus right, it’s very […] Read more…

Mr D was away so my lovely cousin LA came to stay with us from Melbourne.  It was so great to see her and the kids loved all the extra attention they got. I was also so happy to have a red wine partner in the evenings. I am having a new found love affair […] Read more…