seminyak

O.k so sorry on the hold up on the last of the posting about our trip to Bali . Last stop was Seminyak more for the benefits of Restaurants , pampering and a little shopping . As you can see from the photos we had a great time here are some great places to visit and things to do whilst stayinging Seminyak
1.we stayed at villa Lumbung great villa style accommodation with a great pool for the kids would definatley recommend .
2.La Lucciola - great place to catch an early dinner watch the sunset - this place has great views / food and also high chairs .
3. Get a massage and pedicure we had these in our hotel whilst our son slept we took turn it was bliss .
4. Grocer and grind - great little delicatessen for an early dinner great place to get some treats from home and also a great place for kids highchairs / kids menu and toys would really recommend this place .
5. Pandora Ristorante Italiano - on jin Petitenget rd great place to take kids for an Italian feast have a great outdoor area and good food.


these are just a few . We also took a drive down to Jimbaran for beautiful ocean views .
I hope everyone loves this post and it inspires people to get out there and travel with kids a great experience to see the world through there eyes definatley recommend . Enjoy .

bali oasis

So we finally did it!! We have now convinced ourselves that we can still do it TRAVEL ,with a child/ infant ... It was liberating and we enjoyed every minute sharing one of our big loves with our son . We met travelling and it has been a big part in our lives so far . I hope that you enjoy this post as much as we did discovering Ubud.
Ubud is a remarkable place in the middle of the island of Bali. For more than a century, it has been the island's preeminent centre for fine arts, dance and music. Ubud is arguably the best place to use as a base if you're visiting Bali; if you're looking for culture, comfort, nature and inspiration. Ubud is surrounded by most of the things that bring people to Bali -- scenic rice fields, small villages, art and craft communities, ancient temples, palaces.
Another surprise was our trip co-insidered with one of Bali’s big holidays. We watched the beginning of an Ogoh ogoh parades. The aim is to confuse the bad spirits of the island. At the end of the processions, the effigies are burned in big fires.
Nyepi follows the next day. Bali's new year is marked by a day of silence when people stay inside their homes and in our case a hotel. Part of the tradition of this is intended to confuse any remaining bad spirit, making them think that the island is deserted and they too, should leave.Bali in its entirety is deadly silent for the whole day.There is no traffic, no work, and no entertainment, and no lights illuminate the night. It really was a day of rest and weird to hear the bustling street noises in complete silence for a whole day.

Our favourite things to do in ubud include :
1. Ubuds monkey forest
2. Wonder the many streets and find cute alleyway resturants
3.Greenfields hotel
4. the new year street parade
5. shopping

Enjoy .

Great end to a great day

Ever had one of those days that is filled with so much fun and laughter that you really have to pinch yourself to see if it is real . I know it sounds cliche and corny .To be honest this is a new found happiness and the big secret is SLEEP ! I cannot tell you what a difference a sleeping baby has made to our weekend and family time .Seb is literally jumping from the ceiling and I even have had the energy to try a new recipe one I have been wanting to cook for a long time Beef San Choy bau - yes it was delicious and whats more my toughest critic ( a 20 month old little boy ) gobbled all his up and wanted more . Defiantly one for the family menu.

The Great Saturday

a special room

It has been a while sine I last posted back at work enjoying the last of the summer days at the beach which has been so much fun . Sebastian has loved the beach and so have we. So I know that many people blog about there kids rooms I really wanted to get some snapshots before my baby is all grown up and into a bed which will now only be a matter of months . So for all to few my sons bedroom . Which as you will see n some painting still needs to be done . So I guess to show the real progress I also need to show a before shot of what the bedroom used to look like . I hope you enjoy as much as I have creating the room for our special boy.

Cubby house first project for the new year .

We have been pondering cubby houses for some time now . We have debated buying a kit , making one from scratch and also getting my parents at Christmas involved on the project. After a few false starts the project has finally begun .Above is the first of many inspiration photos that we have looked at and debated the pros and cons. However after a few differences of opinion , we came up with our own cubby version suitable and safe to meet the playing needs of our 19 month old boy . Other ideas thrown around where tree houses as we have two large trees in the backyard perfect for a tree house but we both finally agreed on safety and practicality . So above are the first photos of a cubby in the making ....We first built the frame and then attached the flooring and the roof stay tuned for more finished photos to come - enjoy .

HAPPY NEW YEAR !

Goodbye to 2009 and hello to 2010 . Happy New Year to everyone . Hoping that 2010 will be a year of family , friends, travel and creative endeavors. New Years Day was celebrated as a family day - we called in to see some friends new house and of course a day at the zoo . Giraffes seemed to be the favorites along with the monkeys . We got a few strange stairs at my sons overexcited shrieks when the giraffes came out for feeding time . A great day to start the new year . 2010 promises to be a good year - bring it on !