Author Archives: Donaldson

Defence Lake Attack

I took the kids over to join in the festivities of the Defence Lake Attack event in Albert Park this morning. Its an annual community charity fun run & walk (5K & 10K) organised by the Department of Defence and … Continue reading

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There’s a Baby in the House….

……and this time he’s not ours!!  Our friends Neil & Kirsteen have come back from bonnie Scotland for their citizenship ceremony with new (3 mths) baby Charlie and we’re lucky enough to have them staying with us.  Charlie is one … Continue reading

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Water Babies

I took all of the kids swimming on Saturday morning (largely to avoid lifting heavy stuff in the house move) because Ella & Charlie had lessons and they all have fun playing in the kids pool beforehand.  Auntie Jilly came … Continue reading

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Best Mates

I think this picture speaks for itself: Charlie spent the afternoon with Danielle, Jake & Cameron on Saturday while we moved house.  He had a great time and loved showing Jake around his new house when they came home.  It’s … Continue reading

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We’re on the Move

Tonight is the last night we’ll spend at 120 Park Street, it seems like the end of an era in many ways.  It was the first house we took a long term lease on in Australia, our first family home … Continue reading

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Kindergarten Excursion

Our little girl is growing up very quickly. Yesterday she went on her first excursion with kinder to watch a show called “The Fastest Boy in the World” by the Patch Theatre Company.  She was adamant that we had to … Continue reading

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Baby Robyn

Big congratulations to our very special friends Fiona & Mark and big brothers Hugh & Rory on the arrival of a beautiful baby girl, Robyn.  We’re so excited for you and wish we could be there to share it with … Continue reading

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Another Run….

Alan is in training AGAIN for the Melbourne Marathon in October.  Every year he says its the last time then 6 months pass and something gives him renewed determination to take on the 42km again.  It’s a constant mind battle … Continue reading

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Happy 5th Birthday Ella

Ella turned 5 on July 22nd, something she was very excited about!  I think excitement took over as both she & Charlie came wandering through to our bedroom around 2 a.m., thankfully they both went straight back to sleep.  I … Continue reading

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A Week Full of Fun

This has been a hectic week.  I’ve been trying to get some quality time with all of the kids before I start work on Monday!!!  We spent Monday in the zoo with Dora and her boys Daniel & Yianni.  Of … Continue reading

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