The eldest turns 12

Twelve years ago today I was cradling a one-day old newborn in my arms. In fact, this was the scene: This is one of my all-time favourite photographs. I'm glad we have a scan of it, because it's one of those things I'd run into a burning house to retrieve. It was sunny and beautiful and … Continue reading →

I think I left my brain outdoors

The girls and I went on an outing down to Britannia Beach. We did this mostly because it was sunny, and partly because we had energy to burn and I like exploring places in the off-season. Once upon a time this place was considered to be really out in the sticks, but it's only about a 15-minute … Continue reading →