Kids, cakes, tea parties & photos


grateful that the Melbourne weather behaved today
grateful that my kids behaved today


grateful that we got to play tea parties today
grateful that someone else got to take pics of my little people today
grateful that that someone was so wonderful too


extremely grateful that you are visiting me today

what's happening with you today, much gratefulness around?
hugs ♥
✗ ♡

Comments

  1. Kate13 August 2011 at 04:09

    The weather was pretty good for winter. Spent too much of today baking; really need to work on not shrinking my pastry when I bake a tart...

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  2. NKriste13 August 2011 at 04:19

    I really like this grateful for post!! Tea parties outside look like so much fun. Today, I'm grateful for everyone in my life. I have a fun day planned! Hope you have a great weekend. :)

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  3. All For Love13 August 2011 at 05:20

    Gorgeous Cathie! That cake looks sensational. Ohh tea parties are so much fun, sounds like a lovely day all round :o) xo

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  4. Anonymous13 August 2011 at 06:37

    Oh, I would love to play tea parties...it looks right up my alley.

    Gorgeous pics!!

    x

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  5. Kelly13 August 2011 at 06:44

    Beautiful pictures, sounds like you had a lovely day xo

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  6. koralee13 August 2011 at 07:26

    Sweet sweet words my friend...I am grateful for the joy you bring us all.
    Your cake is amazing. xoxoxo

    Happy weekend.

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  7. Libbie13 August 2011 at 07:40

    Does it get better than 2 adorable little kiddos AND an amazing cake? You make me smile!

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  8. Seana Smith13 August 2011 at 14:21

    What a gorgeous cake! Glad to meet you via Maxabella's Grateful, am off to lok at more of your lovely things.

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  9. trudi@maudeandme13 August 2011 at 14:52

    Looks like a special day.

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  10. Tanya13 August 2011 at 16:34

    That all looks rather fun, Cathie!

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  11. Maxabella13 August 2011 at 17:10

    Such a sweet little scene, Cathie. It's wonderful to have these sort of pics of your children. x

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  12. SunnyProspects14 August 2011 at 00:57

    Hi Cathie,

    I recently came across your blog and am enjoying it very much. My daughter and I made the Chocolate Frekle Heart biscuits today and they were delicious. When I look at them they make me smile. I'm not sure if it is because they are a heart shape or because of the sprinkles! It's probably both. xx

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  13. Anonymous14 August 2011 at 02:00

    Sweet post and lovely cake...Your little ones are seriously the cutest :)

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  14. My Beautiful World14 August 2011 at 06:58

    Hi Cathie

    Beautiful tea party photos look amazing, love that our days are warming up too.

    Always Wendy

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  15. Anonymous14 August 2011 at 16:16

    Hello sweet Cathie xx So lovely to catch up on what you have been up to lately, beautiful parties, beautiful children, beautiful sunshine (somehthing I've ben missing out on lately lol) Beautiful photos. I will soon be in and around your stomping grounds and cant wait to come and try one of your lovley delicacies at the market. Love Bec

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  16. Pinecone Camp16 August 2011 at 10:06

    What a sweet little photo session! I will now have to check out those links. I just love the cute cake with the vintage suitcases and the girls look adorable.

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  17. Martina16 August 2011 at 11:31

    Sooooo grateful for all my sweet blogfriends who add so much to everydays beauty! Lovely pix Kathy - and the cake OMG - so good! xox

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  18. Sewandthecity17 August 2011 at 02:46

    What a lovely post…sometimes we take things for granted so it is nice to be grateful even for the small things! Love the tea party setting!

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  19. K @ Aurora Blythe17 August 2011 at 21:14

    That cake is magnificent! Love the nostaligic beauty!

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