what we did overseas while nick was overseas!

We had yummy, yummy lentil curry that Minol made.

We drove Little Minol's car. It had to be put away a few times because it caused fights. Ollie absolutely loves it. We recently went to a friends house who has the same car. Ollie sat on a little girl in the car he was so desperate to have it!!

We had lunch at Richmond Bakery. I had to take them to the Sweet shop. I had money this time!!

How cute are the cousins!

We went to ZOO DOO with Uncle Minol, Aunty Essie and Little Minol. It was lots of fun seeing all the animals. Ollie thought the camels and ostriches were freaky!

We slept in Gaga's car

We ate breakfast and watched cartoons in Grandpa and Gaga's bed.(while mummy was sleeping!!) The only annoying thing about staying with mum and dad is the lack of ABC kids reception in the lounge.

We loved listening to Grandpa's stories before bed. The kids have continued to grab about 10 books every night before bed!

We played at the park with our favourite boy cousin!

Ollie had a ride in the noddy car.

go red!

Don't you just love Adele's pink goalie jersey!

I haven't talked about soccer much this year. We have won every game this year and are on top of the ladder. I am having lots of fun and am playing with lovely girls. Nick has been playing in the over 30's team on Friday nights so I have had a cheer squad every week!!

In Woolworths the Soap and letrtric soda should be next to the stain removers in the laundry isle. The BORAX should be further up the isle with the costic soda(think that's right) and drain cleaners. It's in a container with a red lid. Good Luck!

Super Laundry Powder - recipe... PREP: 10mins INGREDIENTS 1 bar of Sard Wonder Soap 2 bars of Pure Soap 2 cups of Borax 3 cups of Lectric Washing Soda

Grate the bars of soap very fine, either by hand or in your food processor. Crush the Lectric Soda a bit (while it is still in the packet) to break up some of the larger crystals. Mix all ingredients together. That is it. Store the powder in an airtight container and use one tablespoon per load. NOTE: * You can use generic brand soap if you wish * You can use 3 bars of pure soap, I like to use 1 Sard Wonder Soap bar because it has stain removing qualities. (If you use only pure soap it will cut the price down to about $6 to make the powder) *There is no need to use fabric softener with this powder, as the washing soda actually acts as a softener. This saves you more money. * Always make sure your water level is set correctly so the powder has enough water to dissolve in. * You can dissolve the powder in a cup of warm water before adding it to your load if you wish. * All of these ingredients can be found in the 'laundry aisle' of your supermarket. NOTE: Borax is a product that should be handled with care, kept out of reach of children and stored safely. A few people have requested the recipe for this awesome washing powder..... I LOVE IT! I got it from www.savingmum.com.au Look there for other excellent ideas!

The first time Scarlett made breakfast for Ollie and herself

This is my friend Sam and little Ella. She is so small and very cute.

Don't you just love the thought of ice cream, Kids and Sunday best?????
Here are two gorgeous girls... Demi and Paige

Madson Francis and Scarlett.... Yummo!

West Francis (lovin that ice cream!), Maddie Pitman and Adele Smith.... get out the wonder soap!

So...........I've just uploaded months and months of photo's from my camera. I'm going to be spending a few days dwelling on the past!

I love this newspaper article I found on this blog. No wonder I am always tired and look forward to MY time in the evenings (even if it is to iron and tidy up after the kids!!!)


Pressie pictures to come.........

With the State of Origin blaring on the TV....I have decided this is the perfect time to update the blog..... so here I am. Here are some pictures of Nick in the UK. While he was there..... I was in Hobart with the munchkins. This was a couple of months ago now. So happy we are together again and even happier with the gifts he brought home!!! We miss Gaga and Grandpa though and our cousin little Minol..... and of course aunty Essie, uncle Minol, uncle Mick and auntyAnnie.

Starlett likes.....

(I'm not sure this is Scarlett..... major red eyes)

getting her hair platted..... finally!! I have been waiting for the day that Scarlett asks to get her hair done. She never liked getting her hair brushed and believe me.... she didn't have very knotty hair.

I know, I know...... it's been a very long time since I posted. We have had loads of things keeping us busy.... traveling, working, cleaning, rearranging, shopping, Birthday cake baking, reading and playing.... oh and exercising! I do have photos to blog and will post some soon :)

Harry

lolly pops

We bought one lolly pop at Richmond ( we had little cash). Can you imagine what happened to that one lolly pop?

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Minol, Happy Birthday to you!
HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY !!!
We Love You... Uncle Nick, Aunty Bink, Scarlett, Ollie, Uncle Ank & Aunty Pud xxx
We're looking forward to partying hard when we come to visit!

Australia Day

I am slowly getting through our summer pics! On Australia Day we went for a drive and had lunch up a mountain. We found a very friendly butterfly and drank pink milk! I love going on outings with my family. The furthest we will go on Saturdays now is my soccer games. We had our first game today and won 6-0. I think we might have a good year! ( Maybe I shouldn't get my hopes up!)

The Hen

Annie's Hens Night...lots of fun!!!

Love US xxxxxxxxxx

Look at beautiful Aunty Annie and Uncle Mick. We had so much fun spending time with our family. We miss you!.... Ollie especially misses his little buddy Minol. He has to try and boss Scarlett now!

Ollie Bollie

I have been thinking about my little Ollie lately. What a big boy he is becoming... reading books, listening to stories, copying every word, racing to the shoe basket first thing in the morning to put his shoes on, eating lots of yummy fruit, loving cars and loving going for a drive and sitting in bed with the covers on.

I would like to congratulate you Ess on being a better blogger than me! I have had a really busy few weeks. Last year I accepted a small contract. 6 days over 2 weeks. Nick started teaching seminary the same week I did my first week of work.... CRAZY!! It's been really hard changing sleeping patterns and I would definitely not work 3 days ever again.. well until the kids are at school anyway. Last week I was sick and this weekend the kids got sick. I am so glad that mum is here. We are looking forward to spending the week with her!

a few weeks late!

I promise

I am keeping my promise this time! On the way back from our weekend away we stopped in Buckland. This was the old church that both sets of grandparents were married.

Yep... this is just the beginning of our Tassie Adventures!!