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{Harper} Ready to roll down a hill at the National Aboretum. Finn was keen to give it a go but stopped just after getting himself into the starting position. Commenting as he stood up "I don't want to get grass clippings on my clothes." Fair enough.

{Finn} This week families and friends were invited into Finn's Pre-school. Earlier in the week we told Finn that both myself, Harper and his Daddy were coming along. As the days went on he kept asking "Are you all really coming?" He couldn't quite believe everyone would be there for him. Finn proudly guided us around his indoor and outdoor learning spaces and we engaged in play with him as he talked through what he has been learning about at school.
 

The B-sides (because two photos seems a little minimalist for me

{Harper does appear to be looking a little bored here, but this is actually her "listening face"}

{from birth one of Harper's nicknames has been "koala bear" as she has always loved snuggling in tight and being carried by either myself or her Dad. Approaching four years old she hasn't lost this love of being close and snuggly}

{Harper has quickly learnt that if you help with baking you get some post baking perks}

{our nephew reached an important birthday milestone}

{our lovely friend Jess, who also has a son called Finn, handed this shirt down to my Finn}

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{Harper} Swapping bath time for shower time this week.

*Two photos I know, but I couldn't resist. I blame the cute-as-can-be-stuck together eyelashes.

{Finn} Hiding from Harper.

The B-sides (because two photos seems a little minimalist for me)

{due to Lachie being sick on Father's Day we had belated celebration lunch. Finn announced to anyone who made eye contact with him "It's Father's Day today!" He was met with lots of confused looks. Happy Father's day Lachie. What a lucky pair these two are to have you as their Dad.}

{trademark concentration face}

{a post lunch visit to the top of Mt Ainslie. Our venture was cut short due to Harper sliding down a gravel path. Band-Aids weren't going to cut it, so we made a quick exit.}

{Her Daddy taught her how to hopscotch this week}

{Finn captured this beauty of Harper}

{A rainy day escape to the National Museum café. I bought a packed lunch for the kids but I did buy them a drink they could share*. As they each took their turn with the straw, the other would stare and tap on the bench until the popper was handed over.
*See I'm not completely cheap. }

{more sharing}

{another rainy day = cubby house building}

{my baking assistant}

{this photo perfectly sums up most of my efforts to get my two in the same frame: one keen.....one not so keen.}

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{Harper} Can you show me a surprised face Harper?   

{Finn} He tells a good story. Excessive hand gestures are always involved.

The B-sides (because two photos seems a little minimalist for me)

{end of the soccer season}

{alphabet letter hunt}

{a hair cut he requested, then half way through decided he didn't want anymore. there were tears, there was reassurance and then the de-curling continued.}

{Me "You look so different!"
Finn: "What, am I not Finn anymore?"}

{"It's a circle rainbow Mum"}

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{Harper}  Picking flowers for a vase in her room. Spring is here and we are thankful.  

{Finn} Banging the drums at the National Arboretum Pod Playground. This new playground is something special and we look forward to visiting again.

The B-sides (because two photos seems a little minimalist for me)

{the most spectacular light beaming in through the Arboretum's roof}}

{digging up the last of the winter harvest. And yes, those are pegs in Harper's hair. she has her own kooky style}

{backyard tea party}

{Me: "Harper, would you like to go to the hairdressers and get a haircut this week?"
Harper: "Um, no. I think I will grow my hair forever, just like Rapunzel." }

{early morning sunlight was a little too harsh for this poppet}

{my favourite sight from our week}