Kisses for Daddy

Ever turns ONE!

Here comes a tonne of photos for those who aren't on facebook...oh, that's right, it's just Aunty Merryl! Hee - I'm happy to do it! It was a really fantastic day, kind of, but it was. I know that's confusing so here's the story...the party was going like a dream - kids were playing, adults were mingling, the atmosphere was wonderful, old school carousel music was playing, painted ponies were delighting! We cut the cake and made some little speeches (thank you God for letting us have that moment) and then sat down to open the presents - shriek, followed by a gut-wrenching mothers cry, and someone exclaiming 'he's having a fit!'...panic! One of Ever's little friends, about 18 months old, was on the ground having a fit.

Thank you God that Jenny Ridolphi (Challenor) was at the party and leapt into action stations, very calm and very in control, she took care of bub and distraught Mum. He was taken off to the RBH and after few rollercoaster days for the family, he was declared well. But boy, did he give us all a scare!

So it WAS a fantastic party but it had it's moments. Ever had a ball though and so I declare it a success!

Bondi Vet

This was my brush with a C-Class celebrity! I think we make a good couple!

Dust, Glorious Dust

This was taken at 6.30am 2 days after the main dust storm wafted over. The sun looked like a silver ball in the haze. This is a contrast to Teece's clear skies in Canada.

O Canada

Here are a few photos of my trip to Canada.
For those interested, we flew to Vancouver where we spent 3 nights, we then began our driving journey. We drove for 5-6 hours to Salmon Arm where we spent 1 night. The following day we drove for about 4-5 hours to Lake Louise, we spent 2 nights here at the Deer Lodge. Our journey continued to Banff again we spent 2 nights. I absolutely loved Banff it is a lovely tourist town amongst the rockies. The town is full of Aussie's and Kiwi's working but it was still lovely. Following our stay we drove about 1 hour to Calgary. I didn't really enjoy Calgary, there didn't seem to be much happening there, have now been told that Calgary is only worth going to during the stampede. After our 2 nights in Calgary we then flew back to Vancouver where we had 1 more night before flying back home.
I absolutely loved Canada and I'm now planning my next trip O.S. the toughest decision is working out where to go!
Cheers!
Leetice

New Look!

Hey family...you HAVE come to the right place! I just thought I'd change up the look of the blog...nice and fresh don't you think?

Reunion at the Spit

The Clan


Ever showing off her skills for Great Nanna & Poppa

Swimming with Great Aunty Merryl

Cousies!!

The boys

Instigators!

Having some morning tea and cuddles

Halfway to the main beach!

Aunty Janelle!!

Wet but still smiling!

Bathing beauties

Chillin in the sand

All tuckered out

Walks with Great Poppa

What a lovely day we had! We missed all those who weren't there! A few hours on the old Walton stomping ground at the Mooloolaba spit..then up to the park area for a delicious lunch.

Cousins catch up in Townsville

Hello everyone

We had a lovely weekend gathering with the cousins up north. First of all we hit the footy match between broncos and cowboys. Chloe was a little vocal and embarrassing at points! Of course we were going for the Broncos and everyone around us was as well. Saturday we went to magnetic Island for the day..beautiful weather,.. the water was lovely. Saturday night Janine went to work and the rest of us went to Cowbys leagues club for dinner. On Sunday we checked out the Uni to see what it was like. Mitchell had a look at engineering (it was open day) then we went to the medical school and saw where Janine has her lectures. Then off to Janines Pad. . Very nice... by Uni standards I would say. Found out on the way home Garry and Tracy Wynn are leaving us at the end of the year. It was great to catch up with Stewarts after their Cape adventure on Tuesday night. Hope you like the pictures.

Merryl