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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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One of the best ones yet…asleep standing up

Charlie was eating his lunch watching a DVD before kinder and he fell asleep upright with his mouth full of sandwich!

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Grand Prix Adventures Continued

Alan took them back into the circuit this afternoon and met up with some of their friends: Ella, Charlie & Joshua With Big Chris from Roary the Racing Car in the background Ella with Neil and Joshua with his Daddy, … Continue reading

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A Stay in Hospital

After 6 months in pain with my stress fracture my doctor finally decided that surgery was the way forward given that 3 months bed rest wasn’t going to work with 4 kids running around! On Tuesday I had a dynamic … Continue reading

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Freakish Weather

Melbourne was again hit with freak storms yesterday afternoon with 29mm of rain falling in the city between 3 and 4pm.   With strong winds and hailstones up to 10cm wide the city was left in gridlock with public transport … Continue reading

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Happy 3rd Birthday Charlie

Today Charlie turned 3 and in a few weeks he’ll be starting 3 year old kindergarten.  He’s grown up so much lately.  We had a party with his friends at the house this morning complete with his big ‘surprise’ – … Continue reading

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Gold Grass

Mum, Jill, Mhairi & I are at Gold Grass at the Botanics to watch Mao’s Last dancer. Essentially you watch the movie sitting on the grass with Picnic but going gold treats you to a bean bag bed for comfort! … Continue reading

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Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer

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It’s Our Party and We’ll Make as Much Mess as we Want to!!!

We had a little party in the park for Ruby & Poppy’s birthday and judging by the pictures they enjoyed their cakes! Poppy & Ruby Happy Birthday to Us!! Ruby Poppy Ruby Poppy Poppy & Ruby

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High Drama on the Kinder Run

Melbourne is forecast to be hit by extreme weather late this afternoon with the State Emergency Service going as far as to advise commuters to leave work early to avoid havoc on the public transport system.  Blackouts are feared when … Continue reading

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