Monthly Archives: January 2009

BBQ

It was a beautiful day in Melbourne today so we decided to have some friends over for a BBQ.  We were joined by Mhairi, Jill & Dave, Amanda with Olivia & Sophie, Jenni and Richard with William & Darcy, Neil … Continue reading

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Sleep….

The dictionary might define it as “A natural periodic state of rest for the mind and body, in which the eyes usually close and consciousness is completely or partially lost, so that there is a decrease in bodily movement and … Continue reading

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Happy 2nd Birthday Charlie

Charlie turned 2 yesterday.  He had an absolute ball all morning playing with his new bike, cars, bulldozer, trains etc…..such a typical boy. I just woke up and realised I have lots of presents to open! A card that sang … Continue reading

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Come on Melbourne…..

……is Ella’s chant when she goes to the football.  Tonight Alan & I took Ella & Charlie to watch Melbourne take on Central Coast Mariners at Telstra Dome.  After a non-eventful first half something switched to see Melbourne return to … Continue reading

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Recent Pictures

Cheeky Ella Daddy & Ella posing Much hilarity Fun on the slide Running his cars down the slide Travelling in the toddler seat of the pram Cool Dudes Charlie K

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Sleeping Troubles

Bedtime has become quite a challenge with Ella & Charlie with each feeding off the other and becoming over excited.  It doesn’t seem to matter how tired they are when they go into their bedroom they suddenly come alive and … Continue reading

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A Visit to the Paediatrician

Ruby & Poppy had their follow up appointment with their paediatrician this morning – whilst its very reassuring to know that he is 100% happy with their progress, at $500 it was an expensive 30 minutes!!  Not helped by the … Continue reading

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Daddy’s New Wheels

Alan bought himself a new bike on the weekend.  He’s planning on cycling to work more often to give me more access to the car to transport out tribe of kids!  Ella & Charlie both love going out with him … Continue reading

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“Look Mummy,my first bunch of flowers”

Grandma came home on Tuesday afternoon with a special bunch of flowers for Ella.  Ella was absolutely delighted and helped Grandma put them in a vase and stand them with pride of place in her bedroom. Could she be any … Continue reading

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Billy Elliot

Mhairi & I went to see Billy Elliot last night and it’s no thanks to me that we arrived on time.  The show started at 7:30 and at 6:45 I was still at home getting changed (due to organising 4 … Continue reading

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