17/52

This past week I haven't picked up my camera. It's not that I haven't wanted to but it was about time.  I think my body was still trying to catch up with last weeks trip away for work. I have been exhausted every night. Darby and I have been sharing the same 8.00pm bedtime.

Hoping this next week gives me a little more balance.

On the upside Darby and I were able to spend some much needed time together on Anzac day. {when the above pic was taken}

Ill be back on track next week.

Linking up in this incredible project with Jodi at Che and Fidel! 

Until next time 

16/52

Hello Bright eyes, oh you make my world go round and I love you very much! Your journey this year has been so exciting.  I have loved watching you grow and develop in leaps and bound. 

This week you went back to school after your school holidays. It was so nice to have been able to spend so much time with you - one on one.

You were excited to be putting your uniform back on, jumping out of your skin to see your friends (and your teacher).  You told me as we walked in the school gates that school is cool, and that was all I needed to hear. I knew you would be fine on your first day back. No sign of apprehension, just hugs for your friends and teacher and you got on with your day.

You are learning and growing and changing everyday and I am so very proud. 

Linking up in this incredible project with Jodi at Che and Fidel! 

Until next time 

15/52

I wrote yesterday about Darby's love for Batman. So its no surprise when he sees a face painting stand that he begs me to let him have his face painted!

I can  never seem to say no.  If I had a chance (or wasn't going to get embarrassed) I would get mine painted too.  So for the afternoon he personified his favourite superhero. As you do!

{Getting the black paint off was rather tricky and he is still sporting what looks to be black fine lines under his eyes this morning}

The joys of being young again......

Linking up in this incredible project with Jodi at Che and Fidel! 

Until next time 

The Batman love affair continues

For the past 18 months or so Batman has featured heavily in our lives. He is Darby's greatest love, well apart from me and his dad I hope (although I do question that from time to time!)

A boy at the age of five,  I can kind of get that! Batman, is strong, cool under pressure, rather witty and someone with a strict moral code.

He is a leader, and a friend. He is an only child but has many allies. Unlike all other superheroes he doesn't have any superpowers, none at all.  He is just someone who is passionate about what he believes in and has worked really hard to make himself powerful not only physically but mentally. (Maybe I should take a leaf out of his book!)  

I remind Darby of these qualities every day, and when the costume comes out, Darby tries his best to embody that character,  to stand up taller, to stride with confidence, to be friendly and to look out for others. It is adorable to watch!

So this week when he put the costume on and asked me kindly to put on his mask and cape, I  just couldn't  say no. 

I do shake my head a little, but mostly I walk next to him, hand in hand,  with pride in my eyes.

Until Next time,

14/52

Oh the raised eyebrows get me every time!  That look of concentration across his face and those sweet pink lips curled almost  into a smile.  I love lazy Sunday afternoons pottering around at home.  

School holidays have been awesome, relaxing and I have relished spending so much time one on one with Darby. I forget how much I have missed it! 

Linking up in this incredible project with Jodi at Che and Fidel! 

Until next time 

My Easter in Pictures

I had the most sublime Easter. When I think of it, a smile just spreads across my face. It was relaxing, fun, carefree and I let my hair down (seriously I haven't done that in a the longest time). 

It was spent with family relaxing, spending time in Bendigo and at my my mum and dads place. Even though  their property was ravaged by fires only a few years ago, you really wouldn't know. Their  gardens are heavenly and a beautiful environment to really soothe and unwind, to shake that city air off. 

I also got to see one of my music icons Bruce Springsteen at Hanging Rock - no words can describe the fun I had there. I could barely walk the next day, my voice was husky and my head was a little sore, but it was sooo worth it! 

Oh and I didn't even touch chocolate, not even the teeniest bit. Amazing changes are happening around here and I am just going with them. Maybe my Easter was so good because there was no chocolate. No sugar headaches or afternoon crashes, just smooth sailing. I won't put it down to less chocolate (sugar) just yet, but whatever it did to me I want more. 

Here are just a few photos I captured of our time away. 

Hope you all had a lovely Easter too 

Until next time

13/52

Look at that excitement on his face, that giddiness that comes from a ride flying around in the air. Darby's Grandma ventured on this carnival ride with him (I am such a wuss!) 

I love spending Easter weekend at my mum and dads in Bendigo. There is a real festival atmosphere. 

Hope everyone is having a lovely Easter long weekend eating lots of chocolate eggs! 

Linking up in this incredible project with Jodi at Che and Fidel! 

Until next time 

A whirlwind trip for a whirlwind wedding

I ventured out of my home state on Sunday, to the lovely city of Adelaide.  I  got to witness one of my very good friends marry the man of her dreams in one of Adelaide's finest churches.  They are known for their beautiful churches after all.

It was such a lovely wedding and even though  I attended it on my own, not knowing a single person there, but  I had a fantastic time!

I was having so much fun that I didn't really take many photos instead  I kicked up my heels and danced  the night away. I may even be guilty of doing the Gangham Style. Shame on me, shame! 

My friend met her now husband just over a year ago, they flirted with a long distance for awhile, but things got serious, and as they say, when you know you know. She got engaged in September and now 6 months later is a married woman! I am so happy for her.

In 2011 we both found ourselves single at the same time, We bonded over this  and  spent many a night out in Melbourne's bars, lamenting  the fact that there were no eligible men out there for us.

She has now found her match, so her wedding has given me the hope, that maybe one day, maybe not so soon, but some time in the future, I will have a special day like hers too.

Until next time

Oh and isn't this the most divine wedding dress you ever did see? It was stunning!