Day - 5

I'm not going to feel like doing this tonight so I'm posting this now, just a quick pic of me.

Day 4 - January 2011

Today we finally got the kids out of the house, well the 2 big ones anyhow. It was suggested that we go play putt putt golf and we decided that was a great idea so off we went. For those interested Scott was first followed by me then Abby and Leo.

In the afternoon Minna and myself had a little play outside :)

Day 3 PAD

Today was a mixture of lazy, mad, nutty, clingy, whiny. I didn't step foot outside of my home (apart from the garden) tomorrow I'm getting out!

Here is Minna enjoying her cold sausage. She has discovered tomato sauce and rather likes it and sometimes say's "dip dip"

Leo is into drawing and writing, he was never that interested in anything to do with paper other than throw it and rip it, so I'm rather pleased he has finally shown an interest. He could be going to school but we've decided he can have another year of home/preschool.

We had another quick storm roll on by today and it left us without power for over a hour, so I went outside to explore the garden. I've decided that spider webs are gross, after taking a macro shot of one today (see below) you can see how disgusting they really are and I guess after all they do come out of the spider's rear end, ewwww.

2011 PAD (photo a day) Challenge

Just for January I'm going to concentrate on doing a photo challenge where by I take a snap a day.  It doesn't have to be a perfect photo if anything it is to just get back to basics and document life. I've already completed my first 2 days and wasn't going to blog them but I've changed my mind and re opened this old dusty thing. As you can see the previous post was back in April last year so it has been a while.

Day 1:
Trying to think back 2 days ago is actually harder that you think. Well for me anyhow. So from my vague memory I think we didn't do too much other than a tidy up of our bedroom which starting looking like half bedroom/ half computer construction room. I'm happy to have my space back now and wouldn't mind re decorating it. Don't know if/when that will ever happen though

Day 2:
Yesterday we enjoyed the company of some friends who came over for a BBQ lunch.  I met these lovely people a few years ago in an online photography forum, I'd met up with Johnno a few times for little photo shoots here and there and a year ago I met Dave in person for the first time. I love how something like photography can bring people together.  You can find David here and Johnno here The only thing that I can pick about these guys is that they use Canon! okay only kidding but that was the running joke, I use Nikon and that is somehow a bad thing? well I'll just let them think that and be happy with what I have thanks!

Here is the photo for the day, a last minute attempt as a storm started once our visitors left. I was expecting a blackout so the candle made for good use as a photo prop.

Where the heck did April go?

April........ it went so quickly but was full of fun. School holidays, Easter, bike riding, babies getting fat, loosing teeth, the list goes on. 


First up we went to visit my parents for Easter. The children just about fell over with excitement when we arrived because my dad had built them as a surprise fort/cubby. It was made mostly out of recycled timber from an unused hut on their property. My dad had mentioned to me that he would do it but I never thought his elaborate plan would actually come true! we are still baffled at how he managed to get up there and construct the thing. Well done Dad we are very impressed. 


The big kid finally learnt how to ride her bike without training wheels! actually I make it sound as though we have been teaching her forever, but in fact we were always too lazy and if we knew it would only take about an hour to learn we would have done it a long time ago. 


On to the baby, well the baby is great, she is still growing and growing and growing. I would be quite happy if she just stopped for a while, she has grown SO much that I've gone through so many clothes that we can't keep up. I'm planning on doing a check in at the clinic so we can see what can be done with her ever expanding tummy! I never thought I would have that problem with a child. You would think I'd be happy with a fat baby after having miss fussy eater but no, I obviously can't be pleased.   


Finally I can't post without mentioning our wonderful friends! last weekend we caught up with my dear sweet lovely friends from Germany. I met Simone almost 4 years ago at a local playgroup and we instantly formed a great friendship. Simone was here in Australia for her husbands work and didn't speak much English, that didn't matter we had her handy translator gadget thing and were able to communicate quite well. Now Simone's English is So good that she can read novels without any problems :) it did make me realise how weird the English language is though........for instance, Traffic Jam, just think about it for a second......... hmmm yep there were many funny moments trying to explain words and phrases.  Anyway a year ago Simone went back to Germany with the kids, it was really sad to see her go but Stefan is still working here so luckily they came back for a holiday and made the trip up from Melbourne last weekend to catch up with their Sydney friends. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we will be able to see them again this year!  Thanks Simone and Stefan for driving all the way from Melbourne we loved seeing you all very much xxx 


In case you didn't already know, I've now got a facebook page for my photography. Go to http://www.facebook.com/nicolepearcephotography and click on like :) 

Many faces of Minna

Ok I finally found a few minutes to update the blog with some photos of Minna.

She is changing daily and it's all going too quickly! my baby is now no longer considered a newborn :( she is 3.5 months old and I'm so in love with her.

She is putting on weight really quickly now, 6.2kg of baby and she has the leg rolls to prove it! she is enjoying her sleep time which is great considering the other 2 kiddies were also good sleepers, I thought I would be punished with the 3rd baby but luckily it hasn't happened.

She loves her mummy to bits and loves to talk baby babble all the time. Her face lights up when I get close and have a little chat. Her favourite song is row row row your boat, even if she is getting cranky she will smile when I sing to her. I really don't know why because I think I sound like Fran Fine when I sing eeeek!
Fortunately I've been able to keep breastfeeding which is great, we still need to give her formula as well but it all seems to be working well, she doesn't care what she gets as long as she has a full stomach!

This photo was taken yesterday just when she woke from her afternoon nap:) 

I love this face! she is such a happy baby and I'm thinking big giggles are about to start

Checking out her mobile :)

Her hair is starting to settle down (thankfully!) 

4 Years ago today...

..... I gave birth to my son Leo. Wow it has gone by so quickly, today I had a look through some old photos of him as a baby and I remember thinking back then "I wonder what my boy will be like in a few years time" well fast forward to now and I know. My boy, he loves his family and never wants to be in trouble. He is sensitive and caring. He loves to push his older sisters buttons and he loves to be gentle with his baby sister.
I've noticed him change over the past few months, he is becoming more confident which is great and he is even trying to push some boundaries with me. But they are the joys of having a 4 year old boy. He is my little man and always will be.
I love him to the moon and back.

Opening his birthday presents

A quick game of Putt Putt over the weekend.

Leo loves his bear Mr Tickles formerly knows as Dufus (as the tag states) oh and we can't forget Luigi

With his baby sister