tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45802255043209281192024-03-05T14:48:47.979+08:00Tales of an Aussie MumAussie Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395464564114890478noreply@blogger.comBlogger323125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580225504320928119.post-27238864960753846412014-04-20T13:41:00.003+08:002014-04-20T13:41:34.409+08:00Happy EasterHope you all have a Hoppy, Happy Easter!<br />
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<br />Aussie Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395464564114890478noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580225504320928119.post-35681495305815007782014-01-08T19:52:00.000+08:002014-01-08T19:52:27.729+08:00Summertime<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: center;">Summer time .... and the living is easy.</span><br />
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We have just got back from our Christmas New Year break on the south coast.Lovely easy days of swimming, eating and playing.<br />
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We are now back in Perth but the boys are still making the most of their extended summer holidays.<br />
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Nothing promotes some out door fun like adding water.</div>
Aussie Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395464564114890478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580225504320928119.post-14687505367962610962014-01-01T07:01:00.000+08:002014-01-01T07:01:34.687+08:00Wordless Wednesday - Happy New Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Aussie Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395464564114890478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580225504320928119.post-14874072357983566052013-12-24T14:04:00.000+08:002013-12-24T14:04:00.531+08:00Merry Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and a joyful 2014!</div>
Aussie Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395464564114890478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580225504320928119.post-44600698332355392912013-11-30T13:30:00.001+08:002013-12-01T20:43:19.812+08:00Counting down to Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Each year the boys and I make an advent calendar in which we include a small treat and a Christmas themed activity to complete each day.<br />
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Last year we made folded paper envelopes with sparkly pegs on a red Christmas ribbon.</div>
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Prior to that we have recycled cardboard rolls to make our advents calendar (inspired by <a href="http://mayamade.blogspot.com.au/2009/11/count-down-calender-2009.html">Maya Made</a>)</div>
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This year I found <a href="http://del4yo.squarespace.com/non-dairy-diary/2008/12/20/ho-ho-ho.html">these </a>cute little house which I thought would be great for this years advent.<br />
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Unfortunately I printed them a little too small so they are a bit fiddly for my little ones to put together but the boys have helped me come up with our list of 24 advent activities and we are looking forward to lots of Christmas craft and fun over the next few weeks. What are your favourite Christmas crafts?Aussie Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395464564114890478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580225504320928119.post-2291661114435609762013-10-04T12:56:00.000+08:002013-10-04T12:56:03.955+08:00This moment - Rotto<div style="background-color: #fbfaf8; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center;">
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Joining in with <a href="http://www.soulemama.com/">Soul Mama</a>: A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savour and remember. </div>
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<br />Aussie Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395464564114890478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580225504320928119.post-47720487704323116392013-08-27T13:55:00.002+08:002013-08-27T13:55:44.977+08:00Three<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My Baby is three years old - but he will always be my baby boy! We all love you sooooo much my little man. xxxxxAussie Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395464564114890478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580225504320928119.post-79461293608931639452013-08-27T13:53:00.001+08:002013-08-27T13:53:08.116+08:00Collect the Moments<div style="text-align: center;">
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I was recently lucky enough to participate in <a href="http://www.capturingchildhood.co.uk/">Capturing Childhoods</a> <a href="http://www.capturingchildhood.co.uk/courses/collect-the-moments/">Collect the Moments </a>photography coarse. I won a voucher for the coarse so I was a little under prepared for it, but despite some difficult family events in the middle of the coarse, I really enjoyed it.<br />
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The weekly class format introduces different topics over 6 weeks and sets assignments for you to complete each week. <a href="http://www.capturingchildhood.co.uk/about-us/">The Kats'</a> provide additional information and prompts every few days as well as feedback on my photos, which kept me motivated. The coarse Flicker and Facebook groups gave me the opportunity to get in touch with other coarse participants, which I found really fun and motivating. I lagged behind in the later assignments but was still able to complete the assignments in my own time.<br />
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While I <span style="text-align: center;">use a simple point and shoot camera rather that a DSLR, I still found the coarse useful. It has encouraged me to pick up my camera more and think about what I want to capture before I start snapping away. It hasn't made my kids sit still for any longer so I can try and get the perfect shot, but I'm still trying!</span><br />
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Go to Capture the Moments if you would like to find out more and once again thanks <a href="http://slugsontherefrigerator.com/">Kat </a>and <a href="http://housewifeconfidential.co.uk/">Kat </a>I loved it.<br />
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Aussie Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395464564114890478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580225504320928119.post-17183413737774988702013-08-27T13:35:00.001+08:002013-08-27T13:35:05.625+08:00Where has the year gone?<div style="text-align: center;">
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It has been months since I have posted and what a few months we have had. Aussie Dads' father has been unwell for sometime with his family (including Aussie Dad) caring for him at his home on the south coast. As a result Aussie Dad was away for weekends regularly throughout the first half of the year.<br />
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The boys Grandpa was in his mid 80's but had been in relatively good health until this year so it was very sad when he passed away at the end of May. Since then I seem to have had little time or motivation to blog much.<br />
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We have been staying close to home but planning some holidays for later in the year. The boys are as busy (and noisy) as ever but each growing and changing in their own unique way. I have been trying (and mostly failing during this winter weather) to keep up some type of exercise, but I have completed a couple of online courses which I have enjoyed. I hope to post about a couple of them shortly. Hope to see you in this space again soon.<br />
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PS these photos were taken a couple of weeks ago in Fremantle.</div>
Aussie Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395464564114890478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580225504320928119.post-988479751656786962013-05-25T18:58:00.001+08:002013-05-25T18:58:06.125+08:00This moment - (a day late) Balancing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<em style="background-color: #fbfaf8; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;">{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.</em><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><em style="background-color: #fbfaf8; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;">inspired by Amanda at <a href="http://www.soulemama.com/soulemama/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Soule Mama</a></em>Aussie Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395464564114890478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580225504320928119.post-5453855239248964572013-05-20T13:55:00.002+08:002013-05-20T13:56:10.096+08:00These are a few of our favourite things<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These are a few of our current favourites for simple play....<br />
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Rascal is loving these big, fat, liquid chalk pens - nice bright colours and so easy to use on the black board, windows or black paper (plus no chalky fingers for those littles who don't like icky fingers!) ...</div>
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bubbles ... a perennial favourite .....</div>
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... and of coarse playdough. These<a href="http://picklebums.com/2013/04/09/printable-playdough-garden/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+picklebums+%28picklebums.com%29"> garden printable</a> are perfect for creating our own little garden with a bit of green play dough.<br />
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What are your current favoirte simple play ideas?Aussie Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395464564114890478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580225504320928119.post-40620567202848730502013-05-06T14:44:00.001+08:002013-05-06T14:44:23.546+08:00Bali Bali<div style="text-align: center;">
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Where has the year gone? It is May already and I haven't visited this space for a long time. There are various reasons - so much to do and so little time, hubby's parents have both been quite ill which has taken up a lot of his time over the past 6 months, and then I have just got out of the habit and I'm so far behind I don't know what to blog about now.<br />
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But enough excuses. We have just got back from a lovely family holiday to Bali so I will simply let you enjoy a few photos.<br />
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It was our first overseas holiday as a family so Bali was a relatively easy option. Only a few hours flying time, same time zone and easy family accommodation when we got there.<br />
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We didn't do too much sight seeing and we spent most of our holiday hanging out by the pool but it was very relaxing.<br />
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I hope to be back with you again soon. Fingers crossed!Aussie Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395464564114890478noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580225504320928119.post-92078645949777623212012-12-24T22:21:00.001+08:002013-05-20T13:56:27.354+08:00Racal is 4!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last weekend my middle boy turned 4! Such a big boy now and really looking forward to Kindy next year.<br />
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He started the day with birthday candles and presents over breakfast and then we had a small party in the afternoon with a few friends and family.<br />
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Firemans are still a favourite so that was the them for the day. Free printable cake toppers, water bottle labels and party bag labels were all found <a href="http://howtonestforless.com/2012/06/01/firetruck-themed-birthday-party-with-free-printables/">here</a>.Aussie Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395464564114890478noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580225504320928119.post-62333096144795030152012-12-21T07:04:00.001+08:002012-12-21T07:04:36.480+08:00This moment - advent tea<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thanks Jennifer - I'm loving my <a href="http://amuseabroad.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/tea-advent-calendar.html">tea advent</a>!</div>
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Sorry I have been away for so long. A little monkey has stolen my camera download cable so I haven't been able to upload photos. Hope to be back again soon.</div>
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Maybe it will end up being a Christmas present? Wish me luck!Aussie Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395464564114890478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580225504320928119.post-38193179531629583242012-09-04T07:19:00.000+08:002013-05-20T13:56:44.771+08:00Puggle is 2!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My baby boy is 2! How can that be - I don't know where the last year has gone but he has grown and changed so much. Being the cheeky little character that he is he even managed to spread the celebrations over several days and spent all week singing " Happy birthday to me!". So sweet.</div>
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To celebrate the actual day we had - as requested - pizza for dinner and then ...<br />
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An improvised ice-cream cake which was eaten in ice-cream cones with extra sprinkles.<br />
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Then on the weekend we had a small family birthday party with a Thomas Number 2 cake. He loves blowing out candles and being the centre of attention. His big brother loved it too! Happy birthday my sweet Puggle. xxxxAussie Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395464564114890478noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580225504320928119.post-91813572103717323012012-08-15T11:55:00.003+08:002012-08-15T11:55:59.917+08:00Craft vandal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yes despite being almost 2 my little puggle is still obsessed with having a little chew on everything he gets his hands on! So frustrating for his older brothers but I guess we will just have to wait a little longer to get back to those family art projects! Hope your week is going well and you are having more success with your arts and crafts.Aussie Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395464564114890478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580225504320928119.post-14027603925094440252012-08-09T07:04:00.000+08:002012-08-09T07:04:05.034+08:00See-Saw Smile<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Puggle loves to move - he runs, he jumps, he swings and he just loves the see-saw at our local park.<br />
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Look at that smile -he is such a happy boy!Aussie Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395464564114890478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580225504320928119.post-10718696716953422032012-08-05T08:23:00.002+08:002012-08-05T08:23:51.948+08:00Pterodactyl Nest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Recently while we were doing some raking in the garden my boys created a pterodactyl nest from some sticks and some large pebbles. </div>
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Each time I walk past it it makes me smile. I love the idea of <a href="http://artfulparent.typepad.com/artfulparent/2010/01/richard-shilling-on-land-art-for-kids.html">children making land art</a>.<br />
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Even Jack Dog is curious to see if those 'eggs' are ever going to hatch!Aussie Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395464564114890478noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580225504320928119.post-18089732627755943392012-07-11T13:40:00.001+08:002012-07-11T13:40:52.025+08:00The breakfast apron<br />
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Like all my boys, Puggle has preferred to feed himself pretty much right from the start. For a long time he has also resisted any attempt on my part to get him to wear a bib. I do love his independents but I'm not quite so keen on all the mess.<br />
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I struggle to find good breakfast options for my youngest boys who are usually far too busy to sit still for more than a minute or two in the mornings. So I'm very happy that Puggle has become a fan of my breakfast porridge with blueberries.<br />
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However, it usually mean that a complete change of clothes is needed after he has had his breakfast. </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Last week, after having to change his clothes pretty much after every meal, I decided that perhaps an apron was in order. It is a bit harder to pull straight off than a bib and has the extra length which is needed to collect the little pile that gathers in his lap.</span><br />
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There is still plenty of cleaning up to do but hopefully a little less washing in the pile! Perhaps I need to make a few more of <a href="http://ozmummy.blogspot.com.au/2009/12/bakers-delight.html">these </a>little aprons.</div>Aussie Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395464564114890478noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580225504320928119.post-78655977998733151192012-07-11T13:35:00.001+08:002012-07-11T13:35:23.369+08:00Wordless Wednesday - On the mend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My boys have been unwell but I think they are finally on the mend. Hope you are enjoying your week!Aussie Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395464564114890478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580225504320928119.post-92153787313399810972012-06-27T20:20:00.001+08:002012-06-27T20:20:34.072+08:006<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white;">Last month Junior turned 6! Where did those years go? I can't believe how fast it has gone or how long it has taken me to actually publish this post! (The last few weeks have really got away from me). Anyway we started the day with candles and the birthday song over breakfast and then prepared for the party.</span></div>
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Junior requested a Nijago themed party and has been asking for this for some time. My suggestion of putting some of his Lego figures on the cake didn't go down well so in the end I found a <a href="http://bttw.com.au/legoshop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=1093">lego figure ice cube mould</a> online and made chocolate lego men to decorate the cake. I even set some in little disks of chocolate in an attempt at making Ninjago spinners!<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">The lego men also decorated the cupcakes and I printed up some Ninjago eyes to decorate the Jelly cups and take home bags.</span><br />
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I found some free printables for the water bottles and got the boys busy making Lego brick containers to hold straws, napkins etc. Aussie Dad even built me a Lego cake stand. Lots of fun.<br />
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We kept the party guests entertained with a spinner hunt, musical spinners and a spoon and lego brick race. Lots of fun and giggles for the birthday boy, his friends and family. Happy Birthday my big boy!Aussie Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06395464564114890478noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580225504320928119.post-7184780789342318042012-05-21T14:14:00.001+08:002012-05-21T14:14:24.215+08:0042!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm still waiting for some enlightenment but in the mean time I enjoyed my birthday all the same. Afternoon tea and cake with my three boys and then dinner out with Aussie Dad. A lovely birthday.<br />
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