marlon is three!

I adore his infectious smile

I cherish his bear hugs

I admire his big kind heart

but most of all...

I love that he chose me to be his mama

Happy Happy Birthday Marlon!! 我愛你，寶貝！媽媽 xoxo

grateful

Welcoming each day with a grateful heart, knowing I get to spend it with this wild child!

marlon is two

When I see you, my eyes turn into little hearts. You may only be two years old but you make me laugh, you make me proud, you hug me tight, you make me cry and you keep me going strong. I admire your heart, I cherish your hugs and kisses, I adore your smile, I love that you are fearless, adventurous and cheeky. You are super awesome and I am so lucky that you are mine.

Wishing you the happiest of happy birthdays! I love you, my sweet lil Marlon. Mama xo

brother

first playmate

partner in crime

teller of stories

builder of forts

protector

hunter of treasures

keeper of secrets

someone you can always count on

 best friend for life

milestone

Marlon Firth Miles

4.47am | 11.05.2017 | 7lb 9oz | 55cm

Picture taken at 7 hours new

Please join us to celebrate another milestone and welcome the newest member to our tribe, baby brother Marlon. We are so lucky that he chose us to be his family. 

Welcome to the world, Marlon! Mama + Baba xoxo

curls

One day those gorgeous curls will drop and disappear

Until then I will document them and cherish them for as long as I can 

crown

She is a Princess crowned in her own curls

puppy

Milou asked to have her face painted for the very first time at the annual Aquadrome festival. Of course, puppy was on the top of the list.

time

The problem is, you think you have time. ~ Buddha

maple cross walk . view

Enjoying the best view from daddy's shoulder.

maple cross farm . fur children

These two bicker and annoy each other just like our other two human children. However, they do share a lot of fun and joy together and Iove each other very much. It's a complicated life!

maple cross farm . walks

May there be more of these lovely walks this Spring and Summer.

maple cross . hide and seek

Some hide and seek fun with her buddy.

maple cross farm . best day

Milou probably won't remember the best day of television but she would definitely talk about the best day of running in an open field. 

maple cross farm . princess

She always checks to make sure I am not too far behind. 

easter . healthier alternative

A friend posted a brilliant idea of wrapping grapes in tin foil as an alternative to chocolate for Easter egg hunt. I loved the idea and so did Milou! Her little face lit up when she unwrapped the 'egg' and saw it was a grape. I think it is going to be our new tradition for all future Easter egg hunt events. 

easter . chocolate

Nothing stands between my husband and his chocolate!

easter . tea set

This young man has never had chocolate before and we are in no hurry to introduce it to him just yet. He was happy and busy serving everyone a cuppa with the cute little tea set at Nana and Grandad's house.

easter

We spent our Easter weekend with my in laws in Dorset. Unfortunately the entire weekend was a washout. I was determined not to let the weather dampen our spirits so we carried our annual egg hunt in their lounge. The hunt turned out to be great fun indoor too. Their collection of toys came in handy when hiding the Easter eggs. Milou thoroughly enjoyed the hunt and was delighted to discover some of the 'eggs' were actually grapes!

siblings

Love between them is 

loud 

messy

sweet

fun 

rough

chaotic

pure

extraordinary

FOREVER