When all things turn to custard

Today was a milestone - I managed to make my first SUCCESSFUL custard. Ever, I think! Ahhhhh....the bliss. I loved every mouthful....together with the last jar of the beautiful huge black doris plums I treasured from "our Snells Beach house" as Ben says (makes it sound like a million dollar bach!).

Isn't it fabulous to enjoy doing something - just because....not because it has to mean something, or be spiritual, or be connected to anything....in a season of many reasons to stress....I am glad for little windows when I shout "I CAN!"

So proud!

So so proud of Nathan. While we thought he would take a while, especially in a new town going to a school where he didn't know anyone....he has taken to it like a fish to water....they make learning a lot of fun and there are an awesome lot of boys there....wahoo!!!

Nathan's aspirations

"I have always wanted to be an artist"
"I'm a farmer"
"I'm an expert at looking after cats"
"I'll fix that for you, I can fix all kinds of things"
"I'm the fire chief"

and new ones added daily....

Weekends have been fun lately

Nath loves his big spade to do big things with sand/mud/anything really
Ben loves hide and seek....this time in a different form!
So cute
Ben at full speed....beautiful day at Martins Bay
Nathan dug holes, put poles in, and "cemented the foundations" with Pegs and other dirt, very clever process!!
Up the sky tower....I wish the boys had been there to see the docks from so high up!!
Mmmm....baking with Mum....
Hehehe

At our favourite gelato gardens

New Beginnings

A snapshot of our stay with Nana and Grandad....and our favourite ex neighbours who have moved here too!!!! The boys have joined the duty roster feeding the animals...and catching escaped chickens... :)

New room!!

Ben got given some 'Cars' decor for his room for his bday....which he loves....he has been singing about "Lightning and the King' (some of the characters from the movie) since i tucked him in. hehehehe.

Ben the Birthday Boy!

Ben has turned 3 and is potty trained as well!!! YAY to have 2 boys out of nappies. Big celebration there!!! It was his first party on his own - other years we have done combined ones...and headed to Chipmunks for all of them to run wild (I liked seeing all the Dads go down the slide hehe).Here's some pics of our awesome miracle boy....who is absolute magic....who I am so proud of....and who is such a great lil guy to have around!!