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Posted by Diana Martin In: conversations, Photography, thoughts, update, vacation

Closer to God

I have to say Dorrigo Mountain is one amazing place! Even though we were there because my Aunt May had passed away, we could really understand why my Aunt and Uncle live here. Dorrigo is nestled in the eastern regions of the Great Dividing Range, on a plateau that rises 760m above sea level in New South Wales, Australia. It's about an hours drive from Coffs Harbour up the mountain. We passed one of two waterfalls called Newell Falls on the drive up.

It is so much bigger than this photo shows, it's just so beautiful. When there's a lot of rainfall this waterfall falls onto the road and down below. They usually close the road when it gets too bad. Check out this photo taken last year during a heavy rainfall.

source (I just edited the photo, I didn't take this one)

A photo of the girls at the lookout across the road from Newell Falls. It's quite dark as it was really overcast and ever now and then a cloud would drift straight past us.

Here's the next mountain range you can see from the look out.

The drive up the mountain was amazing and so green. Beautiful ferns and ivy climbing all over the tree's. The tree's are so high it's amazing. Once we reached the top of the mountain, we arrived at the resort where my Uncle Maurice lives and we checked into the cutest little cabins I have sen in a long time. They weren't 5 star or anything but they were clean and had loads of character to them. The cabin we stayed in was called Doctors Holiday.

Everything was so rustic, green and the air was so fresh! On our first day there we were unpacking the car and bringing the suitcases in and I sat on the bed for a minute waiting for mum to lock the car up. I looked at the door to see what was keeping mum and all this fog was coming inside the door. My uncle walked in and I said to him "look at all the fog" he replied to me "that's not fog, that's the clouds".

The girls thought it was amazing to run around outside amongst the clouds. Mum said to me "isn't it beautiful up here" and I replied to her "yes, and closer to God". Mum just stared at me as that isn't the type of thing I would say, but then again, it really is a beautiful place!

Posted by Diana Martin In: conversations, Happy Birthday, Miss J

Happy 4th Birthday My Sweet Girl!

At 2:10pm four years ago today, the sweetest little girl came into my life! I remember like it was yesterday when the midwife placed you on my chest. You looked me straight in the eye without a single sound and I greeted you outside of the womb for the first time! We looked at each other for the longest moment, probably seconds but it felt like ages. Your Daddy was crying as he stood over you and one of his tears rolled off his nose and on your face and you blinked a few times but continued to look at us both without a single sound.

When we were settled in our room and your Daddy had left to do some errands, I looked over at you through the see through crib that was right next to my bed and you were staring at me. We lay side by side just looking at each other. I will never forget those precious hours we spent together on our first day together.

So I wish you a very Happy Birthday today my sweet little girl. May all your wishes you wished for, blowing out your candles, come true. Even though you told us all the wishes any way!

"Boo (Miss O) I wish that you get a new purple bike like mine"

"Nan, I wish that you get a new car"

"Mum I wish that you get a new camera"

She never made a wish for herself, only for her family.

I said to her today "You won't be Muma's little buba any more" She replied "I will always be your buba Muma"

I love you to the moon and back my baby girl! xxoo

Gorgeous frame by Catherine Designs from her Chic Frames at After 5 Designs

Posted by Diana Martin In: conversations

What's For Dinner?

A conversation between Me, my youngest DD Jada (3yrs) and Nana:

Nana to Jada: Ask mum what she wants for dinner.

Jada to me: Mum, Nan wants to know what you want for dinner?

Me to Jada: Tell Nan that YOU want pigs trotters!

Jada to me: I don't want pigs trotters!

Me to Jada: Tell Nan that I want pigs trotters!

Jada to me: Do I have to eat pigs trotters?

Me to Jada: No honey!

Jada to me: Ok!

The funny little things they say can make your heart melt!
Enjoy!!
xo