February

It's February, it's come so fast, that's not how I want the year to be.  
I want to enjoy each moment, the good, the bad or the oh well moments.

We have a busy weekend, three birthdays in a row, Friday, Saturday and Monday, Amelie's, mother-in-law's and mum's.  

Apart from all that celebrating...there's prep on Monday, my heart just sinks thinking about it, first day of school for my baby girl and kinder for Aidan on Tuesday.

While I compose myself...here's a peek at some moments in our February so far.


 hanging

  reading

 making


 buying

 planting

loving

Thank you so much for your sweet words regarding Amelie's infection, thankfully she is soo much better now.

Happy February lovely friends, hope your February has started well.  
✗ ♥

Comments

  1. Martina2 February 2011 at 01:22

    Those pix look like you've made the most of your time and did enjoy every minute - but - oh yes, i know how it is - time flies! ;)

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  2. ~*~ saskia ~*~2 February 2011 at 01:34

    Aaah, your pictures always are a big fest for my eyes!!
    Have a lovely evening, dearest Cathie. A most wonderful Love month to YOU xxxx

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  3. Sophia - Red Lotus Jewellery2 February 2011 at 01:53

    Beautiful pictures, enjoy the celebrations :)

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  4. Christy2 February 2011 at 03:14

    Have a happy and sweet February Cathie!

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  5. Claire Chadwick @ Scissors Paper Rock2 February 2011 at 03:27

    Cathie, I've said it before....and I'm sure I'll say it again.... BUT, I LOVE LOVE LOVE your photos! I love them!!!!! All of them :)))
    Your blog always makes me smile! This post tonight has completely lightened my mood!
    xo

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  6. Lish2 February 2011 at 03:42

    Lots of prettiness - I'm so glad Amelie is getting better, poor little cherub!

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  7. Catherine2 February 2011 at 04:17

    But look at how lovely your February is dearest Cathie!!! It looks so warm, pretty, and inviting!!!

    My February has started off cold, dreary and uninviting. I think I shall hibernate until spring arrives... in April... or May...

    Thank you for spreading your Sunshine friend!
    xo Catherine

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  8. Anonymous2 February 2011 at 08:33

    Beautiful pictures, i hope the school days go smoothly for you. Happy february, dee ;-) x

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  9. flowersandhome2 February 2011 at 12:10

    Wow! You have been up to quite a lot already in this new month. And found time to take pictures, gorgeous and inspiring and colourful and... amazing pictures of it. Always so great to stop by here.
    Have a great day!
    Bye,
    Marian

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  10. Scrappy Girl2 February 2011 at 12:39

    Great photos...I can't quit looking at the green grass in the background. I am sick of snow!

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  11. Kate Moore2 February 2011 at 15:44

    Happy first day. Hope it all goes well.
    Love that teapot agave.

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  12. One Flew Over2 February 2011 at 17:57

    I dropped Maddie off today for her first day at Prep, went so well...no tears! I drop Alfie at kinder next week....now that will be another story.

    Best of luck next week xx

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