Five!

Little D turned five last week. FIVE! How did my first born become a five year old so quickly huh?!

We had a little party at the park, space theme of course. I had too much going on to take a single photo all day. Of course with many wonderful photographers in our circle of friends and family - the day was still well documented. Here's a few thanks to my wonderful cousin, sister in law and mate.

Little D had a blast. We made jet packs for him and his party guests to wear...

(photo by Linda)

Enjoyed a good old fashioned Egg and Spoon race.

(Photo by Linda)

Pass the parcel.

(top photo by Cass, next 2 by Linda)

And a 'moon buggy' race - buggies powered by the menfolk!

(photo by Linda)

Then it was time for the rocket cake with accompanying gluten free moon cake for the wheat intolerant kidlets!

(photo by Linda)

(photo by Cass)

And much fun running around the playground and park.

(photo by Shannon)

This little person was completely knackered by days end and passed out in bed asleep at 6.30pm. What a sweetheart. Stay two my little one, this growing up business happens way too quickly.

(photo by Cass)

And here is the birthday boy at days end. Grubby faced, still wearing his jet pack. Food and dirt all over his t.shirt. And completely and utterly - and happily - spent!

(photo by Cass)

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On is birthday morning Little D said he was relieved to be five finally because frankly holding up his hand with his thumb tucked in to indicate his age was uncomfortable and being able to show people his age is so much easier now. Boy do we love this gorgeous kid and his quirky observations such as these.

Happy Birthday Gorgeous Boy. We can't believe it's been five whole years since you arrived in our lives. Look at how much you've grown...

7 days old

this moment

In the tradition of soulemama, here's this weeks moment, no words, just a moment from our week that we'd like to remember...

Yes, it's been too long...

Time for a Sewing Post folks!

As usual my sewing has been happening in spits and spurts. Nothing what so ever for 8 weeks straight then wham, several projects on the go all at once. I have even managed to finish a few. (And not one of them a Christmas gift as should be happening this time of year)! Oh well, my boys have some new clothes and there's always next year for the handmade gifting!

Some boardies for my big boy. Actually I made these last summer for my niece but she refused to wear them as the colour wasn't to her liking. Crazy! I'd forgotten all about them as I neglected to photograph them at the time. Of course my sister wasn't going to simply give them away. She returned them to me after almost a full 12 months of trying to convince her daughter how great they were! It's the Oliver + S Sandbox pants (as shorts).

Another pair for my Little D. He chose the fabric. I'm not so sure I like the combo. But he thinks the numbers and words are cool. Made using my customised 'slim' fit, size 4, of the Oliver + S Sandbox pants.

A little purple action lining the pockets. My favourite feature actually.

And something for Little H. Another Oliver + S Sailboat Top. You can see my previous attempts here.

I cut up an old cotton sarong for this, which has been living in the dress-ups for the past 5 years! I think it's better utilised as a top.

This one is a size 3 and a little on the large size, especially the sleeves as you can see by the way he pushed them up. We've been doing so much cycling I wanted something lightweight and cool for him to wear as sun protection. He wore it today when we rode to music - me thinks it does the trick as while it was a stinking hot day he 1. did not get sunburnt and 2. did not complain about it being too hot. I hope to whip up a few more for the summer.

And finally, something I whipped up for Little D this afternoon. I free-styled it entirely, no pattern and repurposed fabric - an old muslin baby wrap. They're a bit on the baggy lounge-around-at-home side, which is fine. We do that. Lounge around that is. They're elastic waist, easy on and off for our potty using toddler. I'm rather pleased with my button caterpillar. The one thing I hate more than anything in sewing is hand sewing on buttons. But these plain pants needed something and button's were it. So I dived right in and just did it!

this moment

In the tradition of soulemama here's this week's moment. No words, just a moment from our week we'd like to remember...

Our morning in photos

Hmmm, I am totally ripping off my mate's blog post of yesterday with this here post. We appear in said post actually if you'd like a glimpse of what our afternoon looked like yesterday! But back to this morning. And a glorious summery morning it was. Happy Weekend everyone!

this moment(s)

In the tradition of soulemama, here's this weeks moment(s)*. No words, just moments from our week that we'd like to remember...

*Light on posts this week, so I thought I'd use use the excuse of this moment to share a few, seeing as blogging about them didn't happen. Well I have new wheels don't you know?! We are loving them too. However, using a camera while cycling with a 30k load - not possible my friends. Got both hands firmly on the handle bars. Anyhow, the camera did make its way into my hands a few times when we weren't out biking.

(Can I just add that we have only used the car once this week. Once folks, that's a full reversal of our car-free day per week. We did all our usual stuff in all our usual places: music class, the park, shopping, homeschool meets, swimming pool and of course our daily Campos fix. That took us to 9 different suburbs - all by peddle power. And so long as the weather is kind to us we shall continue to cycle because frankly, it rocks)!

this moment

In the tradition of soulemama, here's this week's moment. No words, just a moment from our week that we'd like to remember...