A work in progress

this is half of an artwork I am making for a family, almost finished

More launch pictures

I really wanted to share these pictures of the wonderful food we enjoyed yesterday too

A Wonderful Book Launch!

I feel so blessed and joyous after a fabulous book launch today. It was so lovely to see friends both new and old, family and friendly faces. A dear friend of mine Deb, made some amazing sweet eating delights and Nonna some lovley savoury ones. Everywhere I looked I could see smiles and joy, people being together nd kids playing.... just wonderful!

Here are a few snaps, I will write some more on this very soon and add some photos ;)

A beautiful family

This is the beginings of a painting I am working on for a yummy unschooling family. What a menagerie, 3 kids, 2 dogs and 2 cats :) This is the yummy mummy and her babe.... to be continued

Grandparent, magic and wisdom

It is a special time for our family, Papa and Gran are with us from Scotland. They will be staying with us for 4 weeks. Bug and Gran have been lost in a fairy world - Gran's ability to enter this world completely is an inspiration to me. Looking at them playing on the swings together makes me think that they are more like sisters than Grandaughter and Grandmother. Papa and Gran this week have been the stars in plays, the audience for endless ballet routines, football players and wonderful dish washers!

This is a big learning time for me; adjusting to being a bigger family while letting go of judging myself as a mother through the eyes of others. I am also hoping that some grandparent, magic and wisdom will seep into my soul over the coming month. When I felt frustrated about JJ's anger and behaviour today Gran just gently said "it will pass, just be thankful he is with you" reminding me how temporal life is.

Book Launch

Come one, come all!! Looking forward to enjopying some yummy food and fine company. The South Golden Beach is right next to the beach, it is a really lovely spot.. bring your swimmers too :)

Sunshine and Spider Duck

I have been busy making art and gardening. I am also preparing to have a book launch in early November.... I'll dedicate a post to that soon :) In the mean time here are some pictures of the kids with "Sunshine" and "Spider Duck".