We saw our Dr this morning. He is a respiratory specialist and is quite baffled by or little Didabell. He told me that he would leave her on the cpap for about a year and then take out her tonsils and adenoids. He hopes that removing them may improve her condition but doesn't hold high… Continue reading Diddy update #3
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Diddy update
Well today has been pretty emotional.I started off being my usual positive self even though I was running on no sleep.Diddy needed to fast for half the day, which she was not too impressed with, then i had to hold her down while they did the barium thingy which she was also not impressed with.… Continue reading Diddy update
Little Diddy
Ok, I am making am attempt to write a blog using my mobile. you will have to forgive my spelling errors (obviously they will be the fault of the phone) & the grammatical errors (too hard to bother too much with grammar). I thought I would blog about what is going on with Didabell because… Continue reading Little Diddy
Lake Cootharaba
We went camping at Lake Cootharaba earlier this year and gee it was a lovely place to camp. So picturesque and serene - we had a wonderful, relaxing time.... well almost...The first day we were there was perfect. The weather was gorgeous and the Lake was calm. We took the kids for a walk along… Continue reading Lake Cootharaba
Raising Resilient Children
It may come as a huge surprise to you, given that I am the least resilient person I know, that one of my goals as a parent is to raise strong, resilient children.I am so very fragile that the thought of ever having to spend a night away from my very pricey latex pillow (molded… Continue reading Raising Resilient Children
Carlos Creek at Rainbow Beach
Rainbow Waters Holiday Park, on Carlos Creek is one of my families favourite places to camp.There is sooo much to do in the local area! From fishing, catching crabs to boating, tubing, swimming, playing in the mud - you are never short of things to do.The few times I have been have been over Christmas… Continue reading Carlos Creek at Rainbow Beach
Triple Choc Biscuits
My friend Stacey gave me this recipe and these biccies are ALWAYS a hit. They are to die for!!!! Probably my favourite biscuit recipe ever.Ingredients:*1 1/3 plain flour*1/2 cup cocoa powder*1/2 tsp bicarb powder*1/4 tsp baking powder*115g unsalted butter*1/2 cup brown sugar*1/2 cup white sugar*1 egg*1 tsp vanilla*100g plain choc chips*100g white choc chips (use… Continue reading Triple Choc Biscuits
Easy and Delicious Banana Bread
Ingredients:*2 banana's*3/4 cup sugar (I usually use brown)*1 cup SR flour*2 tblspns golden syrup*pinch of salt*1 eggMethod:1. Combine bananas and sugar and beat.2. Add other ingredients and beat.3. Bake for 40 mins at 180deg. EASY!!!
Muesli Slice
This recipe is so versatile. I make it with choc chips for my kids for morning tea and I also make it with added dried fruit for my husband to take for breakfast on his fishing trips.Ingredients:*2 cups muesli*1 cup SR flour*1 cup chopped dried fruit (I use apricots, sultanas, apples etc)*3/4 cup brown sugar*180g… Continue reading Muesli Slice
Gluten Free Mud Cake
This cake is soooo delicious you won't even be able to tell that it isn't gluten full!!!Ingredients:* 1 tsp coffee*1 tsp hot water* 100g butter*150g dark choc*1 tsp vanilla essence*4 lrg eggs*3/4 cup caster sugar*200g almond meal (I buy it in bulk and it is HEAPS cheaper)Method:1. Dissolve coffee in the hot water.2. Place butter,… Continue reading Gluten Free Mud Cake
Nobel Adventures 