some random notes and pictures. . .

1. 

you know it's autumn when there are proteas on the table. 

these are from my mum's garden. 

she turns 60 this week!

happy birthday mum. xo

2. 

this guy loves to have his picture taken. 

he also gives the biggest and best squeezes.

he turns four soon. 

(it's birthday season around here)

3. 

these two love to bike ride. 

they pedal ridiculously long distances together.

we got the bike trailer at the tip-shop for $10!

it's been the greatest thing ever. 

4. 

she recently lost her second baby tooth. 

i see her transforming before my very eyes. 

she's moving into a new phase of life.

(i think this deserves a post all of its own)

5.
sam and i are into our first week of the whole30.
no dairy, grains, sugar or alcohol
and a whole lot of meat and veg.
for 30 days we're jumping on the paleo bandwagon!

6.

next week the baby turns ONE!

and, phew, what a wild year it's been. 

he's a non-stop 'round the clock action man.

he's very cute and and i'm very exhausted.

: :

{this time last year we were waiting, waiting}