A Walk Down Memory Lane

When Duncan and Julia were little we would make many trips to the Botanical Gardens with my mother. Mum had dimentia and for some reason being at the gardens would make her a little calmer and able to enjoy the little ones more.

We would always sit and eat an ice-cream on this seat, Gran's Seat.

Before we left the gardens, Duncan and Julia would always go hunting for pinecones to feed to the lions. One lion each, one pinecone each. Both would always end up with sap on their fingers, this didn't stop us making memories that last even to this day.

Now Toby is sharing in these memories. I was able to sneak away with Toby to 'feed the lions'. His eyes lit up, feed the lions....oooh. How wonderful is this to share moments and make memories with your grandchildren, so precious.

Botanical Gardens Picnic

Sheltering from the rain under a beautiful big maple tree.

Rain nor storm will stop our family picnics.

Spread your wings little man.

Dessert Time

Oh No Poppy, not the whole ice-cream

Quality together time.......?

At Sandy Bay Beach Park - Jan 2012

Oh Henry those cute little knees of yours!

Coming to get you Henry..... uh oh......you look a little unsure

What a cool dude, Toby!

Look at you POPPY

Oh HENRY....

Henry at Rob's getting in to mischief, as little boys should.
We visited to see how Rob's renovations were going. The lounge room is now completed, what an excellent job, Rob.

Those chubby cheeks, how cute are you, Henry!

Poppy Turns 1

Hip, Hip, Hooray Poppy!

We love your owl cake. Well done Kara!

Great BBQ, held at the West Hobart Skate Park/Bowl.
The park has it all. Skateboard area, lots of grass, play ground, & bbq area.


Always willing to help mummy. Toby did a great job serving Poppy's birthday cake.
Then Toby handed out Poppy's birthday favours, what a good boy.

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