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Spoonful

Do you know Spoonful Magazine? If not, you should – it’s wonderful! The latest one is the best, I think, because I’m in it!!

A few months ago I was invited to participate in a little challenge for the magazine (along with some other very talented people), which involved creating something to do with a chosen theme (in this case, the theme was a galleon/big ship). Below is what I came up with – it’s a screen print called ‘the milk’s gone bad’. I haven’t actually seen the magazine yet, it’s still on in the mail, so I’ve also included photos of the magazine from their blog. So exciting!

Congrats Anthea! Can’t wait to see the magazine in person!

Australia v Deutschland

As we all know, Australia played Germany in the World Cup on Sunday. If you followed it (or even if you didn’t) you’ll know that we lost to the Germans.. preeeeety badly.

Luckily, earlier on Sunday we were blissfully unaware of our impending embarrassment. We proudly donned our (freshly purchased) Australian flags and tattoos, and with lamingtons under one arm and XXXX beer under the other, we headed to our friend’s place for a true-blue Aussie/Deutsch BBQ. It was a great day, building up to the match with tug-of-war, volleyball and goal-kicking games, German sausages,  Kangaroo steaks, and Black Forest Cake. The match was played at about 8.30pm our (German) time, and would have been great game if we’d actually scored. Unfortunately by the end of it, even the kids who’d – only hours before – professed their love of Australia, wanted out.

Oh well, better luck this weekend Australia! Thanks for giving us an excuse to have a big BBQ anyway :)

Kids tug-of-warKids tug-of-warAdults tug-of-warAdults tug-of-warOne Aussie and One pretendingVincentValentin the Aussie supporterValentin the Aussie supporterLamingtons and PavSchwarzwalderkirschtorteThe great Grill-offRepresenting the German sidewaiting for the match to startdevistated.

Surprise package

We found a wonderful surprise in our mail box yesterday! It was from our good friend Emily who sent us our favourite block of Aussie chocolate (coincidentally named ‘Black Forest’) .. and also a little note from our favourite 3.5 year old, Harry. He drew us a chef with a mustache, who now resides on our fridge :)

Thanks Em and Harry.. you guys made our day :)

Black Forest ChocolateChef with a moustache

Also, Dave baked a cake!Lemon Cake

brown paper package

I was so excited to receive this surprise package in the mail yesterday! It contained some beautiful earrings and a ring made by my super talented little sister :)

Thanks Eb, they’re perfect!

brown paper packageearrings.. preeeeettyring.. preeeeety too!

Australia

We took a trip home to Australia for 5 weeks over Christmas, which was the first time we’d been home in almost two years. It was fantastic – and much needed :)

BrisbaneSouthbankPandanasbeachgelatiflowerTambourineGold Coaststick insect and birdieNoosa