dianes day-by-day

Project Life is in da house...

2011-12-07T14:25:00.001+11:00

My folder and page protectors arrived today. Just waiting on the Core Kit and I'm ready to go :)

For December I will practise A Photo a Day...

On the front door.

Wrapping the books for the book tree.

Together again.

Danielle, Mark, Maddison and Olivia xx

Rudolf !

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Cake decorating lessons...

and Beanie Bear shopping!

Oct 5

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Um ... costume ???

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The girls wanted to visit Daddy at work.

(He's on the left!)

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We took the kids bike riding today but our bikes are getting serviced...so Dad jogged behind them!

And Maddy is cartwheel crazy!!

October 2

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A not so nice topic...but it needs to be done!

October 1st.

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Some days I can't choose just one photo!

Today we took the kids bike riding with their new bikes.

another 365 catch up...

2010-12-01T12:40:00.000+11:00

I am hanging in... and I am glad I am because the kids are loving looking back at the photos :)

Some of my favourites...

maddy journalling for Project Life...

surfer liv...

training our puppy to stay on the mat...

spring time...

happy friends...

a day at the beach with my puppy...

The Gold Coast...

getting ready for Christmas.

im still hanging in...

2010-10-27T11:23:00.001+11:00

with my 365!
An out-of-order catch up :)

pretty flowers...

mark and dani gave me these ...

unpacking...sigh...while my friends are at lunch... :(

playing with our favourite little neighbour...

nursery netball, here we go again ...

too grown up...

a clothes line and sunshine, i missed these...

finding a spot while mum unpacks aint easy...

my view, I love it!!!!!

flowers ...

she can check the mailbox all on here own...

Sunday Creative...

2010-09-19T23:05:00.001+10:00

I am really loving these prompts at The Sunday Creativ

This week’s prompt:

Abundance: from the word Abundant meaning more than enough: amply sufficient.

My girls are more than enough to make my life complete.

In this photo my 18yo is showing her 7yo sister how to do ballet buns with their 5 yo sister as the model!!!

Sunday Creative...

2010-09-13T20:46:00.004+10:00

This weeks prompt at the Sunday Creative is ... Comfort vb 1.To give strength and hope!

Everything I need to give me strength and hope is right here in my home!

more catch up...

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September 7th

Just like her big sister. Nose in a book...love it!

September 8th

More flowers in our garden...it is Spring and I love flowers!

September 9th

Notes to Maddy in her lunch box this week. trying to encourage her to eat her fruit :)

September 10th

We are blessed with the most wonderful neighbour. We love you Chrissy!!!

Catching up ...

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September 4th 2010

This morning we had a visitor. Love the pink pillow in the middle. It looks out of place yet perfectly in its place:)

September 5th 2010

He was happy with this but not so happy to share!!! Claims it was his...mmmm!!!

September 6th 2010

I wouldn't normally convert flowers to black and white...but I like this one.

Friday 3rd September 2010

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Confession time...I really need to get up to date with my washing.

Little Miss Sunshine...

2010-09-02T22:22:00.000+10:00

There is a story behind todays photo.
Last week our Little Miss Sunshine took her namesake to kindy for pyjama day.

They both had fun playing in the playground. After lazying around the laundry for a week she had a much needed bath today!

my photographpic 365 re-birth...

2010-09-01T13:35:00.001+10:00

afterall it is the first day of spring. The season of new beginnings :)
And so I am hopping back on for the 365 ride. I am joining Madeline Bea's 365 Days {A Photographic Journey}…I love the realness of her photographs and am looking forward to the inspiration from this group.
I would like this community to be relaxed, laid back, and not stressful. The focus should only be on yourselves and your personal quest to become better and learn more about photography. Therefore, I encourage you all to not get caught up in posting your pictures everyday or thinking you need to number them or even remember what number day you are on. This journey is about YOU!

Ok Madeline...im in :)

September 1

Would be more spring than a bee on a flower!

One of my goals for this journey is to understand and use actions and textures.
Any tips or links would be greatly appreciated :)

May 29

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I know I have skipped a month. I will post them later. But Maddy had her first dancing eisteddfod today and looked so amazing. Slow down sweetheart ... I am not ready for you to grow up yet!!!

April 24

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The little girls danced at the football a.d their sisters friend Megan come to watch. Dani has the best friends :)

April 23

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Liv at the park. I took this using an iPhone app called Hipstamatic. Love how the car suits this style of photo.

April 21

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The view from the gym...makes training so much easier!!!

Taken on an iPhone.

April 19

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Autumn in Australia. Gotta love it!!!!

April 18

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Netball at the local park with friends. Team huddle!

April 16

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I am trying so very hard to eat better!

April 14

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I forgot to take a photo on April 15 so I will include two from April 14 in my project Life.

12 years ago her big sister wore the same dress. So glad I kept it !

I heart faces Flowers entry

2010-05-17T21:23:00.000+10:00

I thought i'd have a go at entering this photo in the Iheartfaces week 20 challenge...Flowers and faces!

I took Maddy for a high tea with her friend and we strolled around the gardens after.
And my precious girl was the perfect model for me.

I had the best day Mad's...love you!

April 14

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A high tea with a good friend.

April 12

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Why are hot chips soooooo hard to resist! I am trying really hard to get int shape... no more of these!

April 11

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Man this girl is photogenic! The camera loves her and and so do I :)

April 9

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I have missed some days. I am not going to stress. It is what it is :)
But the iPhone has had a workout and bee a good backup. Liv at Cronulla Beach.

April 6

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Maddy and Dani on the Big Swing at The Royal Easter Show. (Taken on an iPhone).

April 2,3 & 4

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April 2

Hot Cross Buns on Easter Friday.

April 3

Up Up Cronulla. Finally a win for our team. (Taken on the iPhone.)

April 4

Happy Easter!!!

a solution ...

2010-05-06T11:16:00.000+10:00

For a number of reasons I have lost my way on this 365 day projuect...so for now I am going to follow a routine to get back on track and in the rhythm of gettimg camera out every day.

Heres the plan...
Sunday: mornings
Monday: Livvy at and I usually have a little adventure on Mondays
Tuesday: clothes/shoes
Wednesday: afternoons (Maddy and I get some us time on Wednesday afternoons)
Thursday: is me day so something that makes me feel good
Friday: food/drink
Saturday: father/daughter, sisters, family

Of course of something else comes up I will run with it. And Tuesdays I am planning to head to some locals parks with a good friend and the kids for some photography experimenting :)

my baby turns five...sigh!!!

2010-05-04T08:11:00.000+10:00

Longing to scrap but this weekend has been busy with this...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY PRECIOUS BABY GIRL!

I cannot believe she is 5!!!

April 1

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Girls Day Out!

March 29

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My girls love dancing at the football. Too cute!!!

March 25

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Today I bought myself some Mango Green Tea and a book. Today I bough myself some me time :)

March 21

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Danielle calles her Little Miss Sunshine...this little miss clearly has many friends!!!

March 20

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The girls have finally worked out how to use their snorkels.

March 19

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The Ferry comes past our place around 11.30am each day. Livvy gets so excited when it passes.

March 18

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Autumn is here but i love it just like Spring!!!

March 17

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Homework time!

March 15

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I am a month behind and missing some days in my quest for a photo a day...but I am okay with that. Nothing is perfect! Except maybe sleeping children :)

It had been a long week for my girls...both with tummy bugs and nothing staying in. Livvy, who doesn't have day sleeps fell asleep on the lounge, she was so drained...my poor baby!

March 13

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She has the sweetest tooth!!!

March 12

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Congrats to my hubby!

March 11

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My little Star of the Week!

March 10

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Easter's on its way!

March 9

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I love Lego, my girls love Lego, Mark loved Lego!

March 8

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Last week when I went to bed I found the girls like this...

about 10 years ago I woke one morning to find a little brother had wanted a cuddle from his big sister!

Love it when the little moments connect!!!!!

March 7

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We had a great day on the water with some great friends! My cute little water babes!

March 6

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And the Cooking Show! Man these girls crack me up :)

March 5

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Totally love these moments...sisters...18 & 4...so happy together!
Makes for a very very happy Mum :)

March 3

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My girls love fairy's...how could I resist!

March 4

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My drier is broken ... I don't have a proper clothes line ... and it is raining!
It's going to be a long week!!!!

March 2

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The "Gardening With Maddy and Livvy Show". I so love the imaginations these girls have!!!

March 1

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Dani started at Sydney University today. She hopes one day to graduate as a Pharmacist...or maybe a Psychologist. At this stage Pharmacy is her first choice but she has the year to decide. I am sure she will make a well informed and great decision : )

February 28

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A friend gave me this last year and to be honest I wasn't keen on it at first. I got it out the other day...funny how we things differently as time passes. I am really liking it on my coffee table :)

February 26

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These are living at my front door. I am trying really hard to use them every day!

February 25

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Love kids drawings : ) A bit grainy this photo...I guess the lighting was wrong.

February 24

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And of course a night is hospital requires a reward for being so brave and co-operative. Love these pencils!!!

February 23

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Maddy and I spent the night in the Sleep Study unit at a local hospital. But we still had to get the homework done :)
All is fine, just looking into her sleep issues and the possibility of tonsils out to address the problems.

February 22nd

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My new man has his own place. And look the tag say 'PRO'...maybe the man at the Rob Thomas concert was right ;)

February 21

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Maddy loves to fish...just like her Grandad! And every princess needs a pink fishing rod :)

A week behind...

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So a weeks worth in one post :)

15th February - a birthday cake with Grandma.

16th February-spent lots of time cleaning and tidying the house this week :) Tub chairs...

17th February-I like it when everything is in its place. And the matching couch!

18th February-and even the kids rooms are tidy! BLISS!!!!! Livvy room.

19th February-fruit faces for afternoon tea. I'll do anything to get them eating fruit :)

20th February-I finished this today. Some friends and I have started a book club. Should be fun. Not a bad read, a bit slow but a good change from blogs ;)

February 14

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Valentines Day...weekend away with hubby...view in morning...nice and peaceful!

February 13

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Hunter Valley vineyard...wine country! Such a great place to visit!!!

February 12

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Rob Thomas at The Hunter Valley...man this guy has some awesome song lyrics!
They made my cry and made me smile! The made me feel sad and happy! Love when a song can do that!

February 11

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Trying to get the kids to eat more fruit...a never ending challenge!!!

February 10

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Mark painted this is in Kindergarten. It was framed and hung in his classroom. When his teacher retired she gave it to me. I am so happy for these small bits of Mark's life that continue to enrich our lives!

February 9

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In Australia we are blessed with an abundance of fresh produce. None better that great Aussie beef...and some mustard on top!

February 8

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I am trying hard not to make this 365 days of kids...but how can I not take their photo everyday. They melt my heart. They make me smile. Keep me here today. Stop me from the dark thoughts of life without Mark. They make me happy and I LOVE THEM more and more everyday.

And even when she is sometime reluctant to have her photo taken...

she eventually smiles and gives me something like this that takes my breath away ...

and some thing that makes me smile all over!!!

February 7

2010-02-07T17:48:00.000+11:00

"Dont take my photo!"
"Oh ... I wont! Just testing something".

A lazy Sunday. Glad I took this, I don't take enough photos of my hubby or myself.

ADDED at 10.30pm

I though i'd finished with the camera today but a late afternoon inside because it is raining Teddy Bear Picnic gave me these :)

February 6

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I remember having Sunny Boy's when I was a kid and couldn't resist getting some for the girls. Love it when old and new come together. And when a dress and an ice block match. Oh...and those freckles...I really love those!!!

February 5

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After a 13 year break Danielle has started doing ballet again. I love that at 18 she follows her heart's desire NOT those of others! So proud of the person she is!!!

February 4

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Condensation on the outside of our window due to really high humidity outside and nice cool air-conditioning on the inside!

February 3

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I love it when I un-pack Livvy's kindy bag and find treasures like this :)

February 2

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The daily routine has returned. School, swimming, dancing and ballet...

... complete with Aussie tattoo still on the arm :)

February 1

2010-02-02T23:04:00.000+11:00

I am going to attempt a photo of me with the kids at least once a month...but not so good at the self portrait!
Any tips on hold the camera? Apart from getting to the gym to strengthen the arm muscles (onto that one)!!

January 31

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The girls love to draw on the wall with chalk. I love it when they do...makes for fun photos :)
And love that Livvy is writing her name.

January 30

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A day in the pool.

and a full moon!

January 29

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A new quilt for Maddy and her old faithful friend.

January 28

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Back to school for Maddy ... so very happy she loves school!

Today my girls headed is 3 different directions. Dani to University, Maddy to school and Livvy to Pre-school. Very weird feeling!

(Livvy really does like kindy)

January 27

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Gathering things ready for back to school.

Jan 26

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Aussie Aussie Aussie!

Maddy sporting her Aussie flag tattoo...

and no day is complete without some Aussie lollies!

Now I did take some photos of friends on the day but it appears my photography skills appeared to deteriate as the day progressed. It seems after a few glasses of bubbly your shots or not as clear as you think they are...

... I really should have stuck the camera on Auto and let my trusty man do the work for me!!!

This was the best of the day...oh dear!

Jan 25

2010-01-28T14:20:00.000+11:00

Today was spent getting the house ready for Australia Day celebrations...and partaking in some 'very Aussie' activities!

Jumping from a boat...

Livvy is so full of adventure right now ...

and a ton of attitude!!!

And what does EVERY Aussie love on a hot summers day...

yep... ice cream.

And let me say, if you find yourself at South Cronulla Beach you MUST stop in at the 'Ice Creamery' .It really does have the best ice cream and really really good coffee :)

Jan 24

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Today was one of those day...not much went right. But I did pick some flowers...love the way these smell!

Jan 23

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It was a scorcher today in Sydney ... the perfect day to push Dad in the water...

and jump in too...

go Maddy!

Swimming with Daddy and holding on just to be safe...

Jan 22

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I dream of a day when I don't have to choose my favourite...

Livvy at swimming lessons...

the beach girls...

dani's flowers from Grandma...

dani...because she is complaining she is not in many of my photo of the day and thus will not appear often in my Project Life Album...
(I promise you will be there lots)

but had to go with this one of Livvy.

We've had a tough few weeks with her. She has been behaving really
badly and had all her Beanie Kids taken away.
But this week she has been great so she got the lot back...

clearly she missed taking them to bed!

Jan 21

2010-01-21T23:45:00.000+11:00

Funny thing happened. A new 50mm 1.4 lens appeared, right out of no-where, on the front of my camera. (Well that's the story I told hubby...lol). So now I am trying it out.

Jan 20

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Hubby and his Webber...gotta love a man and his BBQ!!!

Day 19

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Maybe I will just give up on one photo a day.

I love this series of shots...

and Livvy drinking from the spinkler...too cute...

Then there's 2 little sisters contemplating the world...

But I will have to go with this...she has been trying so hard to get the knees over the bar :)

Jan 18

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again ... I have 2 ...

and this...

These two make me fall in love more and more every day!!!

Jan 17

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My word for the year 2010.

Jan 16

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Again...too many choices...

father and daughter playing Fuzzy Felt... (complete with chocolate on her face!)

the girls chilling and gossiping in the pool...

or a techno savvy, bronzed Aussie 4 year old!!!

Jan 15

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It's almost Australia Day... and even Muffin Break are joining the fun. (AND it tasted even better that it looks)!

Jan 14

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Been thinking a lot about my boy today...I miss you buddy!

Jan 13

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My 18 year old daughter came home from work today with these for her little sisters (4 & 6)!
So proud of how much she loves them.

Jan 12

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We spend a lot of time 'jumping' in the pool!

January 11

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Summer in Australia ... love frangipanis!

January 10

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A great Aussie tradition...a bbq on thebalcony! Can't wait till Australia Day!!!

January 9

2010-01-12T09:30:00.000+11:00

The reason our resident Blue Tongue looked 'a little over weight'... a baby! YIPEE!!!