More xmas lights

Back from a second set of lights being turned on - this time in Darling Harbour; unfortunately due to rain, far to late, and a bit boring. We left a little after the 'tree' was lit, only to see the second (and more impressive) set of fireworks as we walked back into the main CBD.

Xmas tree lights

Back from a trip into the city with A&C to see the main city xmas tree lights get turned on. Highlight of the evening for Amelia was seeing Big Ted, Little Ted and HumptyDumpty live on stage...

12 months in

We've now been in the house for a year!

And whilst it hasn't been knocked down (and the kitchen is still yellow and red, ala McDonalds), bit of it (ok - the garden) are coming on.

Amelia is now accepted for Preschool

We've had confirmation that Amelia is now accepted for 3 days a week at WestPymble PreSchool, starting in January 2009 (next school term). Originally she was accepted for the two day session (Mon-Tues) but we wanted her in the 3 day session so that she could go with her friends.

All pleased, and Amelia can't wait!

the rellies are gone (for a little trip to Noosa)

and come back next week...

Birthday Party for Callum

Yesterday we had a little party for Callum's 2nd birthday at the park - it was supposed to be last weekend, but Callum (and Amelia) were still infectious with Chickenpox).
Callum got a black sit on 'motor bike' trike, which he loves.

Happy Birthday Callum

Callum is 2 today (only 2?? feels longer!)

we had to keep him inside as he still has chickenpox (not that you can tell).

He really loved the birthday card from Grannie Waland - open it and it plays old macdonald in remarkable good quality (and loud!) audio...

We eventually got him into bed late.

the rellies are here

so we have moved in to the sewing room....

miniture sydney...

Beached from Keith Loutit on Vimeo.

more sickness

My ribs still hurt. Louise is still recovering from the pox.

and....


wait for it...


Callum and Amelia have chicken pox as well. So that's the birthday party on Sunday cancelled. And we have to find out if Louise's parent have had it.
(C&A have been vaccinated, but 1 in 10 receipients still get a milder dose....)

EUWWW!

Just found a (sealed thankfully) pack of 'Kraft French Crepes' down the back of the larder cupboard.

Best before - August 1987.

Labour Day (NSW)

And Louise has chicken pox.

Callum and Amelia have both been vacinated, and I've had it before.

Hopefully no one at Naomi's birthday has got it from us.

Happy Birthday to Louise

Took the day off today - park this morning/lunch time, and DFO this afternoon. Kids a quite wound up though so it wasn't particularly fun :-(

Broken Rib(s)

Went to the doctor this morning, and it looks like I've broken a rib or two from the coughing.


And of course there isn't anything that can be done about it - "take 2 paracetamol 3 times a day"

Joy.

nothing like a lung infection

Well, it sounds so much worse than a cough!

(on anitbiotics - as is Louise, and Amelia)

Another warm day

Nearly through the first month of spring - and two days so far where the temperature has crossed 30degrees.

Unfortunately, the pool isn't warmed up yet - 14 degrees is a little too bracing!

Still ill - and now everyone has it

It's now wednesday - I'm back at work after two days off. Everyone has the 'cough' - Ameila is suffering more than Callum, and isn't sleeping well (neither are we).

morning and lunch at Sydney Olympic Park - Bicentennial Park

We spent this morning and some of lunch time at Bicentennial Park today. And felt the wrath of the first hot day of Spring - 31 degrees, making it hotter than most of last Summer!

I'm suffering from a bad cold/cough, which isn't helping.

Pics as promised

Amelia with her new dress


Callum opens his gift


Reprobates overlooking the Capertee Valley


Fog in the Capertee valley as the sun comes up


The fantastic Pool fence

A fresh new look...

But using a standard template that everyone else uses...