Little Lily { 2021 }

A lot happens in a year when you are a baby. So much growing up and our little Lily has gone from our babe in arms to our adventurous toddler with personality in spades. She is so full of life and seems to have walked and talked quicker than the rest in hopes to catch up to them. She is little and fierce. She knows exactly what she wants and she has five people at her disposable for all her dreams to be fulfilled. 

Little Man Quill { 2021 }

A lot happens in a year when you are two! We've seen Quill come more into his own little self at preschool and in primary where he is universal loved by everyone. Adults really gravitate to Quill, he is very affectionate, friendly and open with people and charms them immediately. He also has a very special relationship with Grandma. All of this makes us very happy as at home, fighting for place as Number 3. (I can relate) does not always go smoothly for him, so it's lovely that everywhere else he is Number 1. 

Miss Primrose { 2021 }

Our lovely girl is growing up. Another year has passed and she is the same special girl that brings so much peace and joy to our family. She is everyone's best friend, so kind hearted and thoughtful and with each year her personality grows and shines even brighter. 

Mr Finley { 2021 }

Finley is growing rapidly these days and this year we've really seen the transition to a new stage. That desire and ability for some independence, making firm friends, finding a real sense of self and recognising strengths and weaknesses. It hasn't been an easy year with covid interrupting much of normality but Finley did well through some of the disappointments, taking it all in his stride and finding lots of comfort in a good book. 

What a Year { 2021 }

This past year was a really full and amazing year. Especially for me personally. There was something about the effects of the pandemic that flicked a switch in me. Even though we still had a long lockdown during the year, life gradually approached normality and I was eager to get back to it. With the kids getting older and life settling more into its rhythms, there was room for me to take on some projects and go after things that have meaning for me. When I think back on the year, it was a great one with some local getaways, so many good times as a family and with friends and lots of goals met. 

Ryan Week

Together at last. It was a joyful reunion as the Tate and Hanna Ryan's joined us at Mum and Dad's in Sydney for a week together as a family. There were hugs all round with cousins gleefully embracing and getting right into play, while the siblings all took each other in with excited conversation of all that's been and will be. It was a full house with all the kids sleeping in the upstairs lounge room for the ultimate sleepover. We were very keen to make good plans and enjoy the time we had together to the fullest. 

Oh Christmas Tree

Mum and dad had a very full house for Christmas with Courtney, the Catton's and the Tate and Hanna Ryan's. It made for many presents under the tree, lots of food, playing games and relaxing - just how we like Christmas day to be. 

Tis' the Season

                               

This Christmas season was probably the most magical that I can remember. After two years of cancelled plans, Covid lockdowns and home schooling I had lots of motivation to reflect on how I wanted life to look once the world opened up to us again. I really wanted to get out there and have lots of fun and I felt this really strong pull to connect with old friends and new.