Tag Archives: family

Fantastic faraway flower festival

Posted on October 9, 2013 by figsandtwigs

I love it when the universe lines up something special, glorious sunny weather & a fantastic flower festival to boot. Kings park festival to be exact. Over the month of September, Kings Park is filled with events celebrating wildflowers; from … Continue reading →

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Moments

Posted on September 19, 2013 by figsandtwigs

What an interesting couple weeks it has been behind the scenes of Figsandtwigs in real life. A few sneak peaks… *So not jealous of sister Annie’s travels abroad in Greece, ok just a teensy bit. #Attending the closing show of … Continue reading →

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Spring into florals

Posted on September 15, 2013 by figsandtwigs

Spring has finally sprung & the sun gods have answered my prayers for just one day of sunshine between many days of rain. So Luke & I headed out to the great outdoors where there was bright colours & a … Continue reading →

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One giant leap: From cot to toddler bed

Posted on September 10, 2013 by figsandtwigs

Well it happened (2 months ago) the moment I had been dreading when this tall cheeky monkey child of mine looped his giraffe legs over the top of his cot to climb out for freedom. He has never been a … Continue reading →

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More of Moore & Moore cafe

Posted on September 1, 2013 by figsandtwigs

Today is father’s day in Australia. It did not go as planned to begin with as Kobe refused to say “happy daddy’s day” to Luke. I keep forgetting he may look more like Luke than me but the boy has … Continue reading →

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The tiny garden: Trying to start a veggie garden

Posted on August 15, 2013 by figsandtwigs

Frugal August is not going too well. I may of broken the rules & bought a replacement rice cooker & then a Tefal Actifry (so I can cook with less oil in an attempt to eat healthier). Another way to … Continue reading →

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On the road again: Busselton Jetty

Posted on August 9, 2013 by figsandtwigs

Last week I was getting a bit of cabin fever with all the rainy weather & decided on a roadtrip. Its not often I get to catch up with my older sister Myriam & family. She lives a few hours … Continue reading →

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Dollars & sense

Posted on August 4, 2013 by figsandtwigs

Well July has been a tough month financially with a gazillion birthdays & entertainment expenses, the water/council rates due anytime now, a $900 heater repair bill, my timing belt on my car due to be replaced, & being a family … Continue reading →

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My week in snapshots (42)

Posted on July 21, 2013 by figsandtwigs

Ok I admit it, this photo montage is more of a highlight of the month of July as I have been a bit slack taking photos of late… * Giant chocolate castle at Whistler chocolate factory. Oh so d.e.l.i.c.i.o.u.s!!! *Riding … Continue reading →

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24 month old update

Posted on July 7, 2013 by figsandtwigs

Dear Kobe, Happy 2nd birthday the joy of my life!!! Wow I feel like everything is happening at once with you… Sleep: You had gotten better at bedtime until a few days ago you decided to use your long legs … Continue reading →

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