Bushwalking Adventures

There have been many, many bushwalking adventures over the years!  Tasmania has some of the most beautiful walks in the country and it has been a big part of my life for a long time – both personally and professionally.   There have been numerous trips into the mountains with my girlfriends and sisters (Bronny,

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Snow Adventures

I was a late starter … I learnt to snowboard when I was 22 whilst living in Canada back in 1992!  I caught the bug and since then have enjoyed numerous snowboarding trips with Nick and our friends to the mainland, New Zealand and back to Canada.   Nick and I look forward to sharing

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Rafting – The Franklin River

In 2006 I was very fortunate to do a Franklin River rafting trip with work.  This was the last trip for our Certificate IV Outdoor Recreation students for the year and there was a spare seat!   I have had many bushwalking adventures in the Tasmanian wilderness over the years, but after experiencing this 9

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Pre-Poppy Adventures

Our photo board in our kitchen has always been a source of inspiration (see previous post) – serving as a daily reminder of some of our amazing adventures we have enjoyed with family and friends.   So…this week I am going to post some Pre-Poppy Adventures! The first is a kayaking trip in 2008 with

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Easy Entertainment

To keep Poppy entertained after her evening meal, I push her high chair up to our photo board and it works a treat! 

Cath’s Fruit Loaf

Yummo!  My sister Cath gave me this recipe, which is a winner: – 1 cup dates or sultanas – 1 cup sugar – 1 cup water – Knob of butter – Fruit (banana, apple or pineapple) Put the above ingredients in a saucepan and boil for 3 minutes. Add: – 2 cups self raising flour

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A Long Weekend

Maisy, James and Maurice Rioli Meg, Emily and Poppy Poppy’s new cot! We enjoyed the long weekend away on the boat.  We caught up with James, Leesa and their girls – Meg and Emily.  The weather was lovely and the weekend very relaxing!

10.5 Months Ago

Ladybird

Check out Poppy’s groovy moves in her new shoes!   Keith & Lil gave Poppy these shoes when she was born and they have been sitting, patiently waiting for the day to be worn.  They are still a little big, but they look so gorgeous on her little ‘twinkle toes’!

Little Steps

Poppy has taken her first little steps on her own!!  She is still quite wobbly going solo but she loves cruising around all the furniture, and pushing her wheely bee.  It astounds me how each week brings another developmental milestone!