Monthly Archives: December 2013

Today is our last day camping at Goomburra. I’ve enjoyed the time, though I am looking forward to heading home tomorrow. One of the more challenging part of this trip that we have had to deal with has been the cicadas. They live in the trees around the clearing that we are camped in and … Continue reading »

Camping is one of those times when you get to do the things that you just don’t seem to find the time for at home. The boys wanted to go for a walk to another lookout, so when they set off Amanda and I decided to have a little pamper session. First off, I gave … Continue reading »

I do…I do…….I do believe in fairies…I do…I do… This little chant came to mind while we were taking a walk through the rainforest this morning. It is from the Peter Pan movie, when Tinkerbell is dying because too many people don’t believe in fairies anymore. We had driven up one of the mountains in … Continue reading »

I’m very tired tonight…so here is a photo story of my day… I woke early and took a few moments to appreciate where I am…and acknowledge that we don’t exactly ‘rough it’ when we camp. Most of my day seems to revolve around meals…preparing, cooking, eating and cleaning up…so it is reasonable to have a … Continue reading »

It can be difficult to comprehend why no one else thinks exactly the same way I do…surely if something is obvious to me it should be obvious to everyone…shouldn’t it?!?! I have been known on many occasions to offend someone without meaning too. When asked what qualities people admire in others, the answer is often … Continue reading »

It seemed like a good idea…take the boys camping and catch up with some of my relies at the same time….and I am sure that it will be, however there is no denying today was challenging. For starters it is Boxing Day, so the last few days I have been mainly focused on getting ready … Continue reading »

Even though Jesus is “the reason for the season”… Christmas.. other than presents it is about family and food! When I was growing up, some years lunch could be for up to 50 family members, however as we have all grown up and have our own families now many of us alternate years with each … Continue reading »

Yes…I believe… …in Santa and fairies and elves …in spending more money on presents than necessary …it is better to give than to receive …in letting the kids eat lollipops for breakfast …it will be necessary for two blog posts today The kids were advised not to wake anyone else before 5am and they did … Continue reading »

I’m so glad I had the day off today…there rarely seem to be enough days leading up to Christmas as it is… and if you loose most of them going to work it is even harder…however this year I planned my leave well! Baking cake and muffins for camping and making White Christmas and Chocolate … Continue reading »

We love to eat! It is one of those necessities in life that is both immensely enjoyable and potentially depressing. On the one hand, we love the thought of being able to whip up delicious, wholesome meals using only the best quality, freshest local produce…on the other we want it quick, easy and affordable…it is … Continue reading »