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Random Precious Moments

Admiring his reflection in the mirror, splashing like crazy in the bath, enjoying the view from the comfort of his father’s arms, trying to eat sand (when he knows he shouldn’t), having a rat as his favourite toy, tasting new food (that zucchini, kale, and fish puree wasn’t a hit taste-wise but was definitely exciting […]

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End of Winter, Hunter Valley

We have visited quite a number of wine regions, both in Australia and overseas. But coming to Hunter Valley is like coming home –  no any other place is like it for us. And while many other wine regions can boast the most spectacular landscapes (I must say we adore Marlborough in New Zealand for […]

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The Magic of Simple Things

Life’s simple pleasures are the best. Such as watching my baby experience the magic of bubbles for the first time. It warms my heart, reminds me to pay attention to the little things. I am not sure who was more excited about the whole thing, him, or us, the two grown-ups blowing those bubbles, laughing, […]

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Happy in the Now

Gentle light playing with the spiral of hair on top of his head. Water splashed all over the kitchen during his bath. Wrinkly toes. His clumsy “hugs” and sloppy “kisses”, so very full of joy. Amazed expression when he looks at his reflection in the mirror. The shadows his long eyelashes create on his cheeks. […]

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