2012

2011 was a massive year, we got married and we bought a house. Two very big commitments. When I look back it seems like 2011 could have been ten years all in one.

When I think ahead for 2012 my biggest want is for some plain old normality and appreciation of the small but wonderful things in life. I have always struggled with an inability to ever be happy with my accomplishments and the hand I have been dealt in life. I am a perfectionist and my aim this year is to make do, and to let go more so that I can soak up more of what is already so good around me.

Coming back here I think will help as it makes me take time out to reflect.

Just for the sake of some pictures here is a bag I made for a friends birthday and a little blanket for a friends new baby.

Wedding Bells

It was the most perfect happy day. So much love and support from the people we love. It could not have been better. Just a few photos here. Our amazing photographer Candy Capco did an amazing job capturing the day for us.

Fitting it all in

Afghan biscuits, they look so pretty in the tin. It is hard to fit everything in to one day, work leaves me with not much energy.
Making something that looks pretty, gives me some energy back.

Some of Summer

After work river swims.


Exploring new places. Taranaki and its beautiful beaches.


Lots of cuddles and playtime with this sunsmart munchkin.

Christmas kisses from my puppy, after a action packed christmas day, adventures on the river, time spent in a spinal collar, westpac helicopter, and then a christmas evening in the ED apartment.


Backyard wedding. Home made wedding dress made from a great great great aunts crocheted table cloth. (no cutting of the table cloth allowed)


Delicious berry treats, meals shared, warm long summer evenings.


Cake fit for a 9year old pirate.

Christmas gift made for Ben's 3yr old niece. I want one too.


Grapes from the next door neighbour, will be grape juice bottled and stored to warm up and drink on a wintry day.