22/52

'A portrait of Millie, once a week, every week, in 2014'

Millie: 'Tea for One' after a week of sickness. A dose of Hand, Foot and Mouth for this little possum and her Daddy.

I hope your week has been a healthier one than ours.

{joining in with Jodi's 52 project }

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

19/52, 20/52 & 21/52 {playing catch up}

'A portrait of Millie, once a week, every week, in 2014'

I'm determined to present 52 portraits this year. I don't want to miss a week (or many weeks) like I did last year. I took this project on as a challenge and I'm determined to see it through.....so I'm playing catch up this week.

19/52 - A Mother's Day portrait. Not the best photo, but it was a 'best of the bad bunch' kind of scenario.
20/52 - My little crafty companion (an un-portrait of sorts). I love how her little hand is holding the paper in this portrait.
21/52 - At the park with a sense of uncertainty.  Maybe next time she might enjoy the slide and swings.

{joining in with Jodi's 52 project }

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

18/52

'A portrait of Millie, once a week, every week, in 2014'

Millie: My little baking assistant, stirring, whisking, pouring, scooping, tasting. Loving these moments! Making a batch of Blueberry Muffins for the freezer.

{joining in with Jodi's 52 project }

Happy days to you!

Melinda xx

17/52

'A portrait of Millie, once a week, every week, in 2014'

Millie: You're almost two. You're equal parts sweet and cheeky.

{joining in with Jodi's 52 project }

I hope your week was a lovely one dear friends.

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

16/52

'A portrait of Millie, once a week, every week, in 2014'

Millie: Late last Sunday afternoon while I was preparing meals and snacks for the week ahead, you and Daddy went to explore the beautiful gardens of the old church grounds at Mt Mee. If you and Daddy go out, just the two of you, this is where you always go. You love the flowers and the freedom and he loves the drive.

{joining in with Jodi's 52 project }

I hope your Easter long weekend was a lovely one, however you chose to spend it.

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

15/52

'A portrait of Millie, once a week, every week, in 2014'

Millie: a very rare photo of the two of us enjoying our first joint cooking adventure. Banana pikelets! I can see many more of these adventures happening in our future.

{joining in with Jodi's 52 project }

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

14/52

Millie: Over the past few weeks she's taken a liking to all things 'pink'. Pink beads, pink clothes, pink shoes, pink plates, pink cups. If it's pink it's bound to make her gasp.

{joining in with Jodi's 52 project }

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

Lovin' the little things.....

1. A pretty perfect Saturday afternoon with friends at Dandelion & Driftwood. Celebrating my 30th birthday with the best chai ever and a rather delicious macaron or two (amongst other yummy things).

2. She didn't want to touch the wet grass with her bare foot. It made me laugh, as did the one legged attempt at gardening that followed.

3. A rainbow after the storm.

4. A lovely birthday gift from my brother and his girlfriend. So happy to have this in my collection.

5 & 6. She's been wearing her favourite hand-me-down dress again. Colour and pattern are definitely her thing.

 

{Linking up with Em from The Beetle Shack}.

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

13/52

Millie: She loves being outside but the persistent rain this week kept us inside for the most part. One afternoon we snuck out between showers for a bit of 'chalk' time. It was just what we needed.

{joining in with Jodi's 52 project }

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

12/52

'A portrait of Millie, once a week, every week, in 2014'

Millie: Sunday morning coffee with all of the essentials - friends, bag of sultanas, bird leggings, pink sneakers and a window seat.

{joining in with Jodi's 52 project }

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

11/52

'A portrait of Millie, once a week, every week, in 2014'

Millie: We were given a bag of hand-me-downs from a friend and this little number has become a firm favourite. If you spot it, you want it on.

{joining in with Jodi's 52 project }

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

10/52

'A portrait of Millie, once a week, every week, in 2014'

Millie: Your independence is growing by the day. You often take your dirty clothes to the washing basket, your spoon feeding skills are getting better and better and you've even tried blowing your own nose a few times. Baby girl, or not so baby girl, you're growing up so fast.

{joining in with Jodi's 52 project }

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

Lovin' the little things.....

1. Collage essentials. She now knows that the word 'glue' means collage. Off she trots to collect her basket of papery off cuts and her trusty bottle of clag.
2. Baby legs. Getting longer by the day.
3. A lovely new vintage floral from a very sweet girl whom we're very blessed to know.
4. Painting. A bath was required after this little venture.
5. Park freedom.
6. We're looking forward to fresh homegrown cherry tomatoes.

What's been happening in your part of the world? I'd love to know.

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

9/52

'A portrait of Millie, once a week, every week, in 2014'

Millie: Looking for ducks. We were having one of those days where your energy levels far outweighed mine. So we ended the day with a walk in the park, running free, with the wind in our hair.

{joining in with Jodi's 52 project }

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

Lovin' the little things.....

1. The smell of fresh pineapples. Homegrown by my Grandad.
2. My sweet girl.
3. Rose petal confetti.
4. Playing with trims.
5. Making a home for her animals.

I hope your week has been a lovely one. I'm a bit late with my stills this week, I'm afraid I've been using my blogging time as resting time to fight a yucky cold.

{Linking up with Em from The Beetle Shack}.

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

8/52

'A portrait of Millie, once a week, every week, in 2014'

Millie: In your element, dirt and water at your fingertips. Afternoons in the garden, your favourite time of the day.

{joining in with Jodi's 52 project }

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

Lately.....

Reading.....The Artful Parent: Simple Ways to Fill Your Family's Life with Art & Creativity by Jean Van't Hul.

Admiring.....the gorgeous wares and story behind Humble Hilo.

Buying.....new seedlings for our patch. Looking forward to homegrown cherry tomatoes and fresh, crisp lettuce.

Baking.....mini Carrot & Apple Breakfast Muffins. Perfect for the freezer. Perfect for a quick snack.

Loving.....early mornings when the air is cool and the house is still.

Thinking.....about the year ahead and all that it has in store for us.

Planning.....Millie's big girl room. My focal point: a beautiful crochet blanket that my Mum made for Millie's first Christmas.

Eating.....way too many Peanut & Cacao Balls.

Playing.....in water and dirt with those little baby legs up there.

What have you been reading, admiring, buying, baking, loving, thinking, planning, eating or playing lately?

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

Lovin' the little things.....

1. A homemade valentine.
2. White Chocolate Blondies. Dry and a tad burnt but he still loved them (so he said!).
3. In the afternoon sun.
4. Baby legs.....one of my favourite things.
5. Everyone who has visited us in the last week has left with a bag of limes and a bunch of roses. A petal or two made it into the lime bags too (a little something from Millie).
6. Vanilla & Sour Cherry Cake. My contribution to Friday nights dessert night with the ladies.
7. Our rose bush is out of control (in a really good way).
8. Picking flowers.
9. Homegrown lettuce.

I hope your week has been a lovely one dear friends. Thank you for following my collection of stills each Sunday.

{Linking up with Em from The Beetle Shack}.

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

7/52

'A portrait of Millie, once a week, every week, in 2014'

Millie: Nana and I took you to the beach for the very first time this week. You were suitably impressed and we can't wait to take you back. You were in your element, with the wind in your hair, the sand at your feet and water stretched out in front of you as far as your eye could see.

{joining in with Jodi's 52 project }

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

Lovin' the little things.....

1. Making homemade Valentine's Day cards. Watercolour paint and washi tape.

2. Exploring at Nana & Grandad's.

3. Our rose bush is flowering.

4. Admiring our Emba & Scouty garland. Crochet perfection!

5. A favourite corner of our home.

6. A very special gift. A lovely lady (who is a customer at my work) made this handmade doll for Millie. We're so blessed to be surrounded by such kind people.

 

I hope your weekend has been a lovely one. Our days have been rather uneventful and I'm not complaining. Taking it easy and enjoying the company of friends and family.

 

{Linking up with Em from The Beetle Shack}.

 

Happy days to you!

 

Melinda x