A busy week


Alot has been going on here lately, the tears have finally stopped, the uncertainty about me leaving is still there but finally school is a happy place to be


The little man started his first day at kinder without hesitation and only a couple of tears whilst there.  

It's only 4 hours over a couple of days a week but it's a new thing for him as well as for me and even though it sounds strange, I think I am really going to miss him

 

Miss Amelie turned 5 and celebrated in the garden with friends and family with yummy vegetarian pizzas, rose and red velvet cupcakes and chocolate cake

 

and whilst there is still some sunshine about,  we enjoyed the sun and the water fountain at the Royal Botanic Gardens with lovely friends

 
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I am a little bit baked out at the moment, but I promise to share the cake recipe because I have been told it was pretty yummy.

For now, I am off to enjoy the nice weather outside and hope the dishes don't mind.

Hope your week is a happy one ♥
✗ ♥

Comments

  1. Melinda @ Here We Go Loopy Lou15 February 2011 at 22:33

    No stripey bathers in the background this time!! Happy Birthday to your little one, that cake looks amazing!!!!!

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  2. Isabelle Kessedjian15 February 2011 at 22:57

    J'adore ! I love your blog !!!!!!!!!

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  3. mel @ loved handmade15 February 2011 at 22:59

    Happy Birthday to your sweet girl! I completely understand you missing your little man even if it is only 4 hours a week, my heart is so full of pride, joy & sadness every time I drop my little guy off...

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  4. TK15 February 2011 at 23:30

    I think I have found a new favourite cake.....the same as the one Amelie had for her birthday - totally gorgeous!!!!!! Silly question I know but is she named after the movie?? TK xx

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  5. LionessLady16 February 2011 at 01:14

    That cake is beautiful! Well done and happy birthday to your sweet girl.

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  6. Martina16 February 2011 at 01:45

    Wow, that cake is AMAZING! Everything looks so lovely, and your kiddos are so supercute i want to go shrink my boys back to that age! My little one is turning 18 tomorrow - and i'm thinking about what to bake ...

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  7. Cat16 February 2011 at 02:18

    You've done an amazing job Cathie, that cake is a beautiful peace of artwork. I'm glad to hear things are going well at school:) xo

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  8. posie blogs Jennie McClelland16 February 2011 at 02:46

    Stunning birthday & family, just love seeing you all together!! What a cake, fantastic work. Look at your little fella with his giant back pack. My son went off to 8 hours of preschool over 2 days when he was 2.5 years old, i started to get a taste of my life now - 4 of them spread from year 2 to 7, i will always miss them, i love 3p.m. my favourite time of day (&3.30p.m. for high school). Love Posie

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  9. Jennie16 February 2011 at 03:01

    What a beautiful birthday!!
    So pleased to hear that Miss A is happy at school! Its such a huge thing.

    We're just in the middle of changing Eva's year, as they put her one year ahead! So she starts another new class tomorrow! aaargh!!!
    XXXX

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  10. yardage girl16 February 2011 at 03:37

    Gorgeous cakes, and glad to hear things are settling down at your place. Enjoy your own time too!

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  11. Sem Nome16 February 2011 at 08:36

    Yes, Koralee said exactly what I thought..." what a mom you are"!!!!!! Cathie, your family is wonderful! Your kids are cute!! I am happy with your post!
    Much love to you!!
    Bela

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  12. zarpandit16 February 2011 at 12:12

    cathie! your babies so sweet :) your family always be happy :)

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  13. Photography16 February 2011 at 16:56

    What a wonderful post for the eyes!!! Did you make the cake and all the decorations (bunting,garlands?) It looked wonderful. You have such adorable children. I hope the settling in period continues to go well for both you and children xx Thanks for stopping by my 365 :-)

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  14. Flotsam Friends16 February 2011 at 22:53

    Can I just say your photos are to die for. Seriously capture the feeling and movement of the moment. You're very clever. So glad to hear Amelie is settling into school. It's full on isn't it. My 7 year old really only settled into things at the end of Kindy. He's in Year 2 now and has no problems. They get there in the end. You also don't realise how academic that first year is. Must be such a huge shock for the gorgeous little things. That cake is heaven sent. My favourite shots are #3 and #5. What a cute back pack. Pruxxx

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  15. 74 Lime Lane16 February 2011 at 22:59

    so glad to here they are settling in well! I had a teary one and it was so hard, even though you knew they had a great day!

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  16. Beck17 February 2011 at 01:42

    A gorgeous, gorgeous post Cathie, I love the family photo!! Your photo's show such a bright and colourful world, I'm so glad every one is settling in. It takes time doesn't it? And yes, I know what you mean about missing your little one, it's pretty quiet around my house without all my babies. Take care beautiful, you a such a lovely mum x

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  17. Lish17 February 2011 at 02:25

    Happy birthday Amelie! What a gorgeous cake - I love, love, love it!

    I'm so glad that the tears have all stopped now - it must be so strange to have one at a school and one at kindergarten. They are growing up!

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  18. Anonymous17 February 2011 at 03:12

    wow Cathie your cake is AMAZING!!!!! and what a lovely day you had such gorgeous photos! Cam's skirt is beautiful......my youngest baby has just gone back to school this week (we have 8 weeks off in Tassie) and I am REALLY missing her already and she is nearly 12!!!!!

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  19. Sally17 February 2011 at 03:56

    What a wonderful birthday celebration. I adore that skirt Cam made - it is stunning!

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  20. Stacey17 February 2011 at 15:36

    Is that Cam's stitch work I spy in one of those photos? Such a gorgeous skirt!
    And as for that cake! Wow, that is serious cake work.
    Happy birthday to your lovely girl. X

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  21. Widge17 February 2011 at 18:41

    OK WOW!!!! at your baking pics!
    Everything gorgeous

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  22. Sandrine18 February 2011 at 03:46

    Happy belated birthday to your little sweetie girl!(Only nice girls are born in Ferbruary hehhe)
    I am glad everything is starting to settle.
    Enjoy everymoments and thanks for the gorgeous pics! xx

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  23. admin20 February 2011 at 20:24

    Cathie - the most amazing birthday cake I have EVER seen - truly XO I always miss my little ones when they are away from me.....Miss 5 is at school & Mondays I miss her the most....Miss 3 has kinder friday mornings....& I have no little hands to hold. XO

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  24. Anonymous24 February 2011 at 03:00

    Your blog is such a sweet indulgence! I'm loving all your beautiful photos of your kids, your cakes, and you! Thank you for sharing this special day with us. Gosh, it feels like we were there too. xx

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  25. Millie26 February 2011 at 22:18

    What a delight to see a 5 year old's birthday party that's not a full blown, OTT production number choreographed by a gaggle of party planners & stylists! Cathie you are a legend, & Miss 5 looks like she's having just the best time.
    Millie x

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