NZ - First trip as a family of Four

We had our first holiday as a family of four recently. We headed to the south island in New Zealand for some winter fun. We were fortunate enough to get some perfect weather for sight seeing (although a little hot for snowboarding & skiing). None the less we had a fantastic trip with the kids (and Nan, Pop & Fletch). We will definitely be heading back again next year.

jx

The Snell Family

A beautiful morning with a beautiful family. I love my job! Thank you to Nardia and her gorgeous family for letting me capture some special moments.

jx

Warmth

The last of the Melbourne trip posts...we ventured out into the paddocks to capture some of the gorgeous afternoon sun.

Although the sun gave me great warmth for the camera, as each minute passed it became cooler and cooler. Willa was not happy with the dropping temperature and refused to look at a the camera. I quickly snapped a few shots and hurried inside to the waiting fire. Willa waved goodnight to the cows and sheep as we passed and even attempted a "mooo" and "barr" just to make sure they saw her.

jx  

Enough with the camera

Starting to get all too familiar with the camera shoved in her face...this is the face i got when i asked Willa to smile!? Yep this one is going to have attitude young haha.

jx

Park Play

We are very fortune to have some great friends who have 2 kids the same ages as ours. We love catching up with them for a play in the park to burn of some of the toddler energy.

Meet Mr. Corey...looking very cool is his mums sunglasses! Such a little poser - love him x

jx

Afternoon Yoga

Willa caught doing her yoga in the afternoon sun...she loves being mobile these days.

jx

3 Today

Our little man is 3 TODAY! Happy birthday buddy xx

- photo taken on level 3...trying to show his super powers!

jx

More from Melbourne - in the Hills

In the Hills on the Dandenong ranges...playing the the fallen leaves (and mushrooms), was one cute little bubba! I love visiting Melbourne in the Autumn, so much colour as the trees prepare for the winter months to follow.

jx

On the Farm

A chilly Autumn afternoon on the farm...

jx

Postman

Getting excited as she hears the postman stop to drop off our letters...waving at the window saying "hi"! Thinks she is very grown up these days.

jx

Green Mess

Green smoothie ice blocks are always a hit in our house!Its a great way to cool down with what they think is a treat and get some goodness into them.

Willa is just starting to attempt a full ice block on her own. As you can see eating it outdoors is a must as more ends up on her face than in her mouth!

jx

Sneak Peek - Autumn in Melbourne

Here is a sneak peek of Willa's Autumn trip to see "G-ma" in Melbourne....check back soon for more pics!

jx

Green Smoothie - Zing

When i got my usual 3 o'clock sweet craving today i instantly reached to turn the kettle on. Then i thought, maybe a smoothie will cure my craving and get me through to afternoon. So i took a look in the fridge and came up with this.

Keeping along the flu fighting line (mainly as it was all i had in the fridge)...

- 1 orange
- 1 green apple
- 1 lemon
- handful green grapes
- handful baby spinach
- mint
- 1/2 cup water

The kids weren't the biggest fans of this one, bit too sour. But it kicked my craving and got me through to dinner.

jx

Green Smoothie - Flu fighter

With Flu season right around the corner i thought we might up our vitamin C to boost our immunity. Nothing like a good does of citrus to kick start the day.

Smoothie recipe;

- 1 orange (mostly peeled)

- 1 lime (mostly peeled)

- 1 lemon (mostly peeled)

- 1 apple (green or red whatever is in the fridge, i used green)

- 1/2 cucumber

- 1 cup watermelon

- mint 

- 1 tsp spirulina

- Linseed meal

Blend till liquified. YUM!

jx

Green Smoothie - Mango, Watermelon & Green Apple

Our kids struggle to eat "enough" vegies and especially anything that is GREEN! So we have been hiding all their goodness in Green Smoothie's, aka Super Smoothies in our house. They go down a treat, never any complaints and are sometimes even requested!

Today's recipe;

- 2 cups baby spinach

- 1 cup diced watermelon

- 1 mango

- 1 green apple

- 1 cup water

- 2 heaped tbsp chia seeds

- 1 heaped tsp Spirulina

The end result...

YUM! YUM! YUM!

jx