Peer into the Past

Once again, we entered several history projects into the annual Peer into the Past. 

The actual day of the fair has changed somewhat for us since the early days. I didn't go until later in the morning with Dad, and Jarrod was working; the next four children actually entered projects.

: : Mrs. Rakete always organises a history presentation before prize giving. : :
This year Steve, a homeschool graduate (he entered a project into the first ever Peer into the Past eight or so years ago!) spoke about the Vikings. The costume featured above weighs about 40 kilos! 

: : Diana with her project on the American Flag : :

Photos from my iPhone since Mum forgot the camera, two projects missing since I only remembered to ask about the camera as everyone was packing up. Lol

Baby Shower!

Several weeks before her new ba-bee was due to arrive, Amie scheduled in a baby shower.

An afternoon of fun, food, and games was enjoyed by all.

{Thanks to all those who helped pull it off!}

: : Super cute : :

: : Bee Cake : :

: : Miffy! : :
{Sorry, I forgot the Dutch name}

: : Handstitched first book : :

Winter at the Botanic Gardens {Set Four}

: : Love the golden glow! : :

Winter at the Botanic Gardens {Set Three}

: : Reflections : :

Winter at the Botanic Gardens {Set Two}

Installment #2, peeps - enjoy!

: : Is it just me or does this plant look weird?! : :

: : Love this reflection! : :
The arrangement of trees somewhat resembles one of the stamps in Stampin' Up's Lovely As A Tree set, I think

Winter at the Botanic Gardens {Set One}

To be honest I don't get along very well with winter. But using it as an excuse for a photoshoot is perhaps like using a spoonful of sugar to help the medicine go down. Although I would hardly call winter medicine. But anyway. 

Earlier this year I ran a series of posts at the Botanic Gardens, which turned out to be quite popular! Additionally, the time in nature proved refreshing, and the photography experience was both helpful and enjoyable. With all that in mind, I decided to run another series, this time with winter as a theme. Having said that, our temperate climate means these look more like an autumn set. Oh well.

Let me know your favourites in the comments section below!

Jarrod's Birthday || Dinner at Bronco's

Since this year was his big 16th, Jarrod organised for the two of us and a few peeps from church to hit Bronco's (steakhouse) for dinner one night. 

I'm out of brilliant ideas for things to write so without further ado I present some photos to you.

: : Seriously this food is good. I could live off meals like this ;) : :

: : Group photo just before we left. And yes, the camera lens is dirty . . . sorry : :