Grateful for enjoying the little things

It's been a while since I posted, it wasn't meant to be so long but life just got in the way.
We all got sick, school holidays came round and really, blogging wasn't all that important.

Thank you for your sweet emails asking if I am ok...I am, thank you!

As I sit here and think about what I am grateful for a very dear friend has had some not so good health news and I just wanted to let her know how much I am thinking of her....



So as I close my eyes and I think about all the good things happening around me at the moment I'll show you a peek at what we have been up to the last month and what I am grateful for


adopting some new chicks (fingers crossed they are girls)


toothless giggles


beautiful notes by my beautiful 5 year old


 winning some tickets to go to the Show
thank you Neff Kitchen








haircuts from daddy

little nephews turning one already!!


being asked to make a special birthday cake topper 


having fun making a fire engine cake

yummy butter cake recipe I will share with you later


So that's a little bit about what we've been up to.  What's new with you?

Hope you are making a grateful list, I'd love to read it and so would Miss Maxabella

Happy weekend friends, I'll definitely be round to say hello and have that virtual cuppa with you

Hugs ♥
✗ ♡

Comments

  1. Lauren8 October 2011 at 01:38

    Looks like you guys have had a good month...even though there was sickness! Hope you are all feeling much better xx

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  2. Anonymous8 October 2011 at 01:55

    It's sure been the season for ill health hasn't it...but looks like it hasn't kept you from living an active and happy life, gorgeous pics.
    x

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  3. Jennie8 October 2011 at 02:00

    Oh the show looks like it was so much fun!! Such gorgeous pic of your two beautifuls!!

    Would love your butter cake recipe please!XXMuch love,J.xx

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  4. Anonymous8 October 2011 at 02:14

    Great photos from the show Miss Cathie x
    Was lovely to see you this week and again next week - I'm a lucky lady.
    Happy weekend, Dee xxx

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  5. Kelly8 October 2011 at 02:35

    I was wondering were you got too - so glad your back. I have missed your beautiful posts xo

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  6. Taryn8 October 2011 at 02:40

    lovely to have you back! missed you xx

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  7. ~*~ saskia ~*~8 October 2011 at 03:13

    These pictures are happiness and show tons of precious moments sharing life and JOY.
    Happy hugs to you sweet friend xoxoxoxo

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  8. ::The Beetle Shack::8 October 2011 at 03:20

    welcome back woman! always glad to perve on your beautiful life!

    xo em

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  9. PaisleyJade8 October 2011 at 03:21

    Love your beautiful photos!!!

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  10. Jane8 October 2011 at 04:00

    So wonderful to hear from you again, Cathie. What classic photos you took at the Show - I love the milking one! And as for your creations, they are just stunning. Oh, and I'm hanging out for that butter cake recipe, just quietly...J x

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  11. Becky8 October 2011 at 04:26

    Goodmorning Cathie.Sorry to hear you guys were not feeling so good.But Im glad your back with these lovely photos.Your children are so adorable.I know I say this alot but its so true.I adore the photo of your daughter milking the cow,my her hair has grown.Have a lovely weekend Cathie!Blessings!

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  12. Martina8 October 2011 at 04:26

    Love for a happy weekend Cathy - your children are so gorgeous, and i love your creative cakes!

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  13. All For Love8 October 2011 at 06:14

    Oh Cathie, I thought it had been a while, but when you're sick on top of the already hectic nature of life, it is hard to squeeze the blogging in. I know exactly how you feel.
    Loving your snaps of the past month, just beautiful. Your children are so gorgeous. The Show looked like so much fun and all those delightful cakes, Mmmmmm! Lovely to have you back with such a jam packed post :o) xo

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  14. nunu8 October 2011 at 06:24

    oh nice to see your lovely brood again cath! that bee keeper shot is a trip! love your cakes as usual and reading your sweet words.

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  15. Kat8 October 2011 at 13:46

    Your cakes are always so gorgeous! I love the fire engine. And that cake topper is amazing! I wish I had your cake skills.

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  16. deux chiens et un garcon8 October 2011 at 17:51

    Always so hert warming and gorgeous.

    Off to make your pear muffins this morning.
    xxx

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  17. mel @ loved handmade8 October 2011 at 20:38

    enjoying precious time, good for you..xx

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  18. Sandrine8 October 2011 at 22:16

    Missed your posts too Cathie, but what a great way to spend some holidays :) Love those little chickies with Amelie so cute!
    xx S

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  19. ejorpin8 October 2011 at 22:24

    Oh your photos from the Show are just beautiful - your girls are gorgeous and it all looks like such fun! I love the rainbow drawing at the top too :)

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  20. Maxabella9 October 2011 at 00:03

    Ah, it's lovely that you're back and even more so that you are here on the grateful list with your gorgeous photography, amazing cake skills and just general loveliness. So good, Cathie, so very good and comforting. x

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  21. Anna Bartlett9 October 2011 at 07:10

    How lovely to see my card pop up at the top of a blog post full of pics of your gorgeous children. Good to see you here, lovey!

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  22. Cherie9 October 2011 at 23:01

    Oh Sweetness that's a beautiful post in every way :) No specifics for me, I'm totally grateful for every single thing in my wonderful life. Hope you have a magical week Darling xo.

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  23. Michaja11 October 2011 at 12:25

    Good to have you back again! Great pictures of great things you have been doing. The fire engine cake is great and I know my son would love to have a birthday cake like that! Too bad you life so far :)
    Take care
    xxx
    Michaja

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  24. posie blogs Jennie McClelland11 October 2011 at 17:46

    Oh wow, what a jam packed blog post, love it all. Um, when did Amelie grow up so fast?? I love her dedication to you, like a song, adorable. Love to you Cathie, love Posie

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  25. Millie12 October 2011 at 04:13

    Delighted to hear all is well now in the magical world of m.e. Gosh Cathie you are a dab hand with those awesome cake toppers. Need to get you to make one for MOTH's next birthday cake. His 2 favourite things are a stubby of Coopers & his trusty chainsaw for cutting up our firewood. Now over to you to make something out of that!!
    Millie xx

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