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Willow: In the midst of a birthday party, complete with Chocolate covered face



Ryder: He still loves Star Wars & Lego

Inspired by Jodi, a portrait of my children, every week in 2013.

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Willow: Getting lost in the Magic



Ryder: Impossible to get him to stay still for a photo

Inspired by Jodi, a portrait of my children, every week in 2013.

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Ryder: An post-game snake, unfazed by his first Football loss.



Willow: Snuggled with Grandma & completely disinterested in the action on the field.

Inspired by Jodi, a portrait of my children, every week in 2013.

My Creative Space...

It's a very dull day today, so I decided that some very bright spray paint was in order.

I can't even remember how many years ago I bought the W, but I found it in the shed recently & today it was an excuse to avoid mopping the floors.

More creative spaces here.

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Willow: Completely & utterly mesmerised by the Wedding ceremony.



Ryder: He desperately wants to get his hair cut, but I love his shaggy mop.

Inspired by Jodi, a portrait of my children, every week in 2013.

I Heart Cables...

As the weather is changing I'm starting to think about Winter & knitting through my wool stash. The I Heart Cables pattern knitted up super fast in Bendigo Luxury 10 ply & is so snuggly.



I knitted the child's size, but it fits me comfortably, although I don't look this cute in it. The earflaps need blocking to get them to sit flat, but now that it's being worn I don't think that will be happening.



As an aside, it's getting harder & harder to get the kids to willingly pose for photos. After much negotiation Willow allowed me to take 10 shots (which she counted) before our little photo shoot was over- the pressure! All the details are on Ravelry.

Local Loves : Ethic

One of the great things about moving is getting the chance to explore & discovering lots of wonderful local haunts. This is the first of a series of posts that I will be doing on some fantastic spots I have discovered in the Macedon Ranges. I hope you will enjoy a little look at some lovely regional businesses & if you are visiting you will take the opportunity to visit them.



I'm always looking for ways to cut out household waste, but try as I might the recycling bin is always full, so as you can imagine I was pretty excited to discover Ethic.



Ethic sells an extensive range of bulk organic whole foods & cleaning products. You can either bring alone your own containers or use the recycled containers they have available for customers.



The system is pretty simple; weigh your container, use the provided labels & fill it up with your product of choice. There is everything you could need to clean your house, a large selection of natural skin & hair care products, spices, teas, grains, flours & sweet treats. They also have a selection of locally handmade gifts which are a lovely extension of the store's ethos.



Staff are friendly & helpful & Ethic's owner Jenny is the epitome of a passionate business owner. They also have a large cafe & play area which is pretty handy if have have kidlets en tow while you shop.



It's a pretty great feeling to come home from the shops waste-free, to choose organic & buy the exact amount that you need.



If you live locally or are visiting Woodend, Ethic is well worth a visit.


Ethic
mon-fri: 9am-5pm
sat: 11am-3pm
63 urquhart street, woodend
03 5427 1998
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Ryder: Boys & sticks. I love looking out the window & seeing him sitting there, totally engrossed in his activity.



Willow: Dressed in her hat, boots & mama made top covered in dirt.

Inspired by Jodi, a portrait of my children, every week in 2013.

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Willow: With her baby, Rosie. She has  five other children, Spotty, Sparkle, Max, Lollie & Lightning.



Ryder: Now he is 8. So grown up & yet always my baby.

Inspired by Jodi, a portrait of my children, every week in 2013.