Holidays

To all the mums that are beginning school/kinder holidays today, I hope you have a calm, stress free and most importantly a fun two weeks. 

I am enjoying my little girl before she enters the big world of school next year and don't wish a day away, hanging on to it and savouring every moment...good or bad.

We are making paper today....wish me luck.
Happy week to you ♥
✗ ♥

Comments

  1. Meghan27 June 2010 at 13:10

    Aww! Marvelous pics! Enjoy this time with your girl!

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  2. Thea27 June 2010 at 14:23

    It's so true, they grow up so quickly. Have fun you darlings! x

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  3. koralee27 June 2010 at 14:59

    Enjoy your time ...we made paper at school...so fun. xoxoxo

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  4. Melinda @ Here We Go Loopy Lou27 June 2010 at 15:17

    Gorgeous! It is so true they grow up so quickly. I too am looking forward to holidays, less running from place to place all week!

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  5. yardage girl27 June 2010 at 16:24

    Have a lovely time with your little ones too. Best wishes for the paper making! Nic x

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  6. mel @ loved handmade27 June 2010 at 16:45

    Sounds lovely, enjoy that special time together, it sure does go fast...day 1 & we have already had a child locking himself in the shed by accident, a screaming match between the superheros, a minor scooter accident & it's not even 10am!! I know it's going to improve from here, chin up...

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  7. Jennie27 June 2010 at 17:36

    This time goes waaaay to quickly doesn't it?
    Can't believe our little one will be going to school next year too. Those face paintings are just gorgeous - brilliant photos again Cathie!
    Have a great 2 weeks with yours, we have another week till our school hols yet...xxx.

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  8. Liesl27 June 2010 at 17:48

    Paper making sounds like heaps of fun. Enjoy the school holidays. (I am drawing up plans on how to completely wear out two small boys!)

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  9. Sandrine27 June 2010 at 18:43

    Thanks Cathie for your sweet words!
    They do grow up fast...Enjoy!I am goin to search the net for things to do with mine ... ;)xx

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  10. Wendy27 June 2010 at 19:03

    Enjoy! Paper making sounds nice and squishy...

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  11. Cath @ chunkychooky27 June 2010 at 19:39

    Love the painted faces- so gorgeous!

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  12. faithy27 June 2010 at 19:48

    so cute! I remembered my daughter had her face painted just like this when she was little during my niece's birthday party in gold coast! :D

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  13. Cat J B27 June 2010 at 20:32

    Good luck through the holidays! This is the last year before my eldest starts school too, so I am determind to relax and enjoy it, challenging though it can be!

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  14. Gina27 June 2010 at 21:55

    Oooh, paper making, I really hope that goes well. Should be messy, hurrah! I'm hoping to make some honey jumbles with my gang this week... and hey, perhaps we could meet up with the kids somewhere next week. Do you ever go to CERES?

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  15. Nikki28 June 2010 at 02:55

    We enjoy a bit of paper-making here, too. I prefer it as a summer (outdoors with water!) activity.

    Hug and squeeze that girl while you can!

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  16. Cat from Raspberry Rainbow28 June 2010 at 03:32

    I look forward to hearing about your paper making, sounds interesting.
    Beautiful photos (as usual), and children too :)

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  17. Running Thread28 June 2010 at 04:59

    Gorgeous gorgeous pics! Enjoy the holidays. I'm having next week off with my little girl and I can't wait!!!!

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  18. Tania28 June 2010 at 05:58

    Making paper sounds like an excellent notion for Day Two of a wintry holiday. (After today's ride I reckon the kids are planning anything that involves pyjamas ALL DAY!)

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  19. Anonymous28 June 2010 at 12:39

    such great moth & butterfly faces! happy school holidays :)

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  20. Libbie28 June 2010 at 15:22

    ADORABLE CATHIE!!! I actually had facepainting on mine today too! :) GReat minds think alike...although, you did the beautiful art I am sure & me...well I hired soemone :) Enjoy your break!!!

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  21. Red Letter Studio28 June 2010 at 16:26

    your kids are the cutest ever, love the face painting! hope the paper making went well would love to see it!!

    ~ Samone xx

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  22. Mel28 June 2010 at 17:56

    I'm with you Cathie - my big girl is off to school next year and it has suddenly dawned on me that our days are numbered! Enjoy!

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  23. Spunkerella Pettiskirt28 June 2010 at 19:14

    Cathie!!!! oh my goodness, what a show off!!
    How divine are your munchkins ♥
    Have a wonderful holiday ... brrr stay warm today.
    *I vote you do next face painting at Kindy ☺ loljust gorgeousxx

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  24. Relyn Lawson28 June 2010 at 21:23

    Did you do that face painting? It is wonderful!!

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  25. Lola Nova28 June 2010 at 22:21

    My girl starts her first year in a couple of months, I am soaking up every day with her.

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  26. Catherine29 June 2010 at 04:39

    Why do our sweet babies have to grow up?

    Hang on tight ~ it goes so fast!

    (Mine is 19 years old... what??? How did that happen??)

    Have a Happy week Cathie!
    xo Catherine

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  27. Pinecone Camp29 June 2010 at 15:30

    Hope you had a fabulous time paper making! These little faces have perked up my afternoon, so thank you! Love your pics!

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  28. Beck29 June 2010 at 15:48

    Beautiful photo's Cathie, hope you have a wonderful break too. Like you I'm hanging on to my Rosie as she will be my last to go to school. I can't believe we are half way through the year already! xo

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  29. Cherie30 June 2010 at 09:08

    Gorgeous ~ like their Mum ;)

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  30. Bek5 July 2010 at 00:14

    Thanks! Our holidays started today and it has already been so much more fun than the school term! My little guy started kinder this year, and it really has changed our routine ++. While school has been a positive thing, I miss our old life! It was so nice to chill about at home today with him and my preschooler- with no school run!

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