Author Archives: Donaldson

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 →

……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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →