Lily
Mark spent this week down in Melbourne, doing a week of intensive theology study. I had been bracing myself for a week of 'flying solo' but at the last minute ended up with two lots of wonderful guests to fill the house and our week - I certainly did not have much of a chance to be lonely!
Our first batch of house guests for two nights were a true delight....the lovely clan from Documenting Delight, that is! What fun it was to have a 'twin family' stay with us (they also have a 6 year old girl, 4 year old boy, and a baby boy!). Eli was only concerned Errol (their Dad) would not have Mark to play with, haha!
Oh, what fun we had. The kids instantly clicked and enjoyed playing, playing, playing while we parents chatted, chatted, chatted. What a blessing it is to welcome new friends into our home. They are such a beautiful, good-hearted family. It was ridiculously cute to watch our six children connect in such a lovely way too.
So, here is Lily and Priya. The moment I told Lily a six year old girl was coming, she was thrilled. They shared Lily's bed at night, and by day they giggled, played, crafted, dressed up, rainbow loomed and just generally did what insta-BFF's do ;)
Eli
Our second guest for two nights was my dear old Dad! We always love having him stay. We usually tackle a project or two around the house (this time - the front garden!) and enjoy just hanging out. The kids simply adore him and they always get up to all manner of hi-jinks (it's basically like having four kids to corral, haha).
My middle boy in particular just adores quality time with Grandpa :)
Miles
Hmmm, looks like someone got into the textas!!!!!
Mark
My handsome man before he set off for the long drive to Melbourne.
So strange to have him away from us for a whole week, we missed him like crazy (even amidst the crazy of a week full of house guests). I'm so thankful he can fulfill his dream of doing this study (theology units through an American University), and I will be even more thankful when he is back home with us once more.
Hurry home to us, honey!
So strange to have him away from us for a whole week, we missed him like crazy (even amidst the crazy of a week full of house guests). I'm so thankful he can fulfill his dream of doing this study (theology units through an American University), and I will be even more thankful when he is back home with us once more.
Hurry home to us, honey!
Project 52: A portrait of my family, once a week, every week, in 2014.
More highlights from the week that was...
Sweet Georgia generously gifted my trio with their very own pair of Slugs and Snails tights from Baby Goes Retro - who said boys can't wear tights?! These are so adorable and cosy, paired with a coat, shorts and gumboots - ready for any weather! Georgia got some gorgeous shots of all six kids in tights and gumboots! Eli said 'I love these so, so much, they are so, so, so warm. Why did they put red cars on them, I think they just knowed I like red'! :) |
Can't believe I made this adorable little batch of legs!! :) |
I mean... c'mon!! Cutest little legs ever! |
Six gorgeous kids all in onesies. Cuteness overload. What a delightful bunch. |
The kids treated us to a puppet show. There were some dubious story lines and much hysterical giggling from both the actors and the audience! |
Even Eli got in on the action. He was so cute, concentrating so hard! |
These colourful little things seem to crawl out of the box at night and seep throughout the house!??! |
Last weekend we took the kids to the theatre for the first time as a Birthday treat for Lily. We saw the musical 'Wombat Stew' and it was simply magical. The kids loved the whole experience, it was so exciting and involving! The first of many trips we hope - live theatre is such an enriching experience. The day made this theatre-junkie mother very happy :) |
Lily's first Swatch watch (birthday pressie). The most adorable watch ever, I think :) |
Her first attempt at looming. A little wiggly but she straightened out on subsequent attempts!! She only wore it for a few hours then decided she prefers to make them, not wear them ;) |
I was transferring the rock collection into a new basket when Miles came along and decided to help me out by transferring them back again. He was so methodical, I just loved watching him at work :) |
Argh! So jealous. My two favourite blogs joining together! Best post ever! I love Georgia's and yours beautiful kiddos!
ReplyDeleteaw thanks so much!! that's so sweet of you though my little blog can hardly stand alongside Georgia's wonderful one! :) we had a great time together x
DeleteOh how wonderful! :) Love Georgia and her blog.... would love to meet them and have the chance to hang out!! Isn't the internet such a wonderful place!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a wonderful time together!