When I was pregnant, E's nickname was Apple.... long story, anyway everyone called him - or rather my bump Apple.  At Christmas (prior to his arrival) we received some many lovely gifts for Baby Apple ... our family and friends all called him Apple.

The kookie thing is E loves loves loves eating Green Apples now!

Just one of those random things I remembered today xx

Image:  Green Apple with water  Photographer: Pixomar
http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/Fruit_g104-Green_Apple_p21223.html

Working on....

Lots or researching taking place for the new book covering all manner of things.  However, the best thing so far is working on bits of it with E.  It  has been so interesting listening to his take on our planet; trees, water and looking after each other in a better way.

I love the fact that even at 4.5yrs old, he has an understanding of the harm and damage that can and is being done to the planet and how aware he is of things going on around him.  Not in a 'doom and gloom' kinda way, he is more about understanding and compassion for the things around him.

It has been such a priceless experience for me as his Mummy and also from a writing perspective... the book has taken a new turn and a very different path from where we started.

I hope to really capture E's essence in the story and bring about an adventure to remember.

Feel it's just the beginning of our collaborations ... which I kinda love!

Images:  Eco Friendly text & Bamboo  Photographer:  amieco

Happy 2011!

Wishing everyone a wonderful, joyous, happy & healthy 2011!

Enjoy all things gorgeous this year xx

Image:  2011 Photographer:  Salvatore Vuono
http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/New_Year_g168-2011_p24998.html

Simplicity

Not quite sure what it is about this image ...  I was searching for something totally different and this image popped up in my search and just jumped out at me....

I find it interesting, pretty, intriguing and somehow it's stunning in its simplicity.

One of those just because moments xx

Image: B.Poetic

Alphabet Train; Vanuatu

Next Stop on Bubba Louie's Alphabet Train is Vanuatu ...

Toot Toot ....  All Aboard ....

Such a gorgeous place to visit ....

Beautiful people, Beautiful Beaches, Stunning Waterfalls!

Did you know?

That the Frangipani is the national flower of Vanuatu?  I remember growing up and having frangipani flowers in my hair ... have tea parties and playing with my friends.... so much fun!

Images:  (web)

Merry Christmas

We wish you a wonderful, safe and happy holiday season and a very Merry Christmas


Image: Christmas Tree  Photographer: Salvatore Vuono
http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/Christmas_g54-Christmas_Tree_p22591.html

The First Emperor

Even at this young age, E shares a fascination of history with me... and I have to say that I love it!!

He is interested in where things come from, how old they are, why they look like they do and who invented it or built it.

We spend a fair bit of time talking about all manner of things from pyramids, to how engines work & how they were invented along with new discoveries that he is making .... like an old fashioned manual typewriter that he thinks is very amusing ...

The current exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW - The First Emperor  is something that he is really interested in at the moment.  We have watched a few specials on the exhibition and I've found that E is just so intrigued by the whole story... he asks about visiting the Gallery almost daily.

His fascination lies with how real they look and who spent all that time making such detailed, life like people to put in the ground like that.

I have to say that I love his interest, love the way he wants to explore the 'why and how' they got to be there and his overall love of the story.

Something we might be able to explore further over the School holidays!

For more information on the Exhibition at the Art Gallery NSW, please visit:
http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/first-emperor/