Race Day

Today was the boys School Athletics carnival. I think it was the first day of the year I havent had to drag Daniel out of bed and push him to get ready for school. He was SO excited. Being that the school is my old primary school Daniel had hoped to be placed into the same house that I had been in ( as well as all 3 Docking families) however the boys were placed into another house so we spent the day going for Sherwood ( the green house). Although being back there and hearing the shouts of my old team (Gordon) bought back a lot of childhood memories....its nice to be taken back there sometimes!.
The boys did really well. They ran in every race they could and although they didnt win any races they had a great day. Zack was happy to be able just to run around outside for hours. playing in the trees and having fun with Grandma Jury who came along to watch.
It was a great day , but by 3pm there were 3 tired worn out boys and a worn out mum!

School Time

The First day of school this year was a little tougher then most with the start of a new school. WE made a decision to move schools a couple of years ago as we were really happy with their old school and finally made the move this year. From the day we collected the school uniforms I could tell that we had made the right decision. It s a much nicer school in a much better area and has a much better feel for it. It was the school that I went to as a kids along with my brothers and all my Docking cousins so it has been nice being able to show the kids around.
I was so greatful in both the kids classes this year that they werent the only new kids which has made the transition easier. AFter. only a week at school Daniel has already come home with his first birthday party invite for the year! It is such a relief that they have started making friends and settling in well.

Russell Falls

During the School Holidays we didnt get to go away this time but we did manage a few small day trips. One of them was up to Mt Field National Park to see Russell Falls. The kids just love the falls. All 3 loved walking along the track looking for platypus and other animals. Zack loved being free to run around outside ( and the challenge was to keep him out of the water.)

bits and pieces

These are just some random shots over the past few months. I have been very slack with my blog. It seems I just don't have much time at the moment. But my goal is to get back into it this year as it is a great way to record bits and pieces that we get up to. We haven't been up to much these holidays as we have had so much sickness ( including out car).

my little man

My Little ratbag. He is only a few months off being two and definately my biggest handful yet. This little guy loves to climb and do everything he knows he shouldn't do! He loves to take his clothes off and loves to show everyone his buttone (nipples)!. Yet no matter what he does it is so hard to get annoyed or angry with him when he flashes his gorgeous grin. I just love having a little person in the house again. It is so much fun.

a not quite right family home evening

About a month ago Matt and I decided to head up to Mt Wellington and then head to Mures for tea with the kids for Family home evening. The kids were dying to go up the Mountain and we had had the best snow fall all winter. We packed the kids in the car and headed up towards the mountain. when we were almost at the turn off onto the mountain road our car decided to overheat making us have to pull over. While we were waiting for the car to cool down there was games of I spy, drawing on the windows as they fogged up, a little whining that it was taking too long and some climbing over seats. When the car had finally cooled down we decided it was best not to risk going up the mountain and headed back down to the city. We Landed at Mures and got take away and headed home. While the kids were disappointed that we didnt make it to the snow. We still had a fun family activity probably spending more time talking and playing then if we had made it to the top.

45 Waverley Street

My Parents moved out of the house that they have lived in for the past 20 years (or so) this week. While I don't get overly attached to homes, it is a little sad to know someone else lives there now. But also wondering if their kids will realise that as they get older that they can sneak in and out of the down stairs bathroom window ( yes it just wiggles open), wondering if the new new owners will paint the hideous laundry a colour other then the yellow that has been there since before mum and dad moved in, and how long before they realise that the house floods downstairs with every hard rain. Sad to see it go. It has a lot of memories there, But I am also glad that mum and dad's new drive way is flat and I will be able to walk it in heels or slippery shoes and not worry I will fall.
So goodbye 45 Waverley street, Bellerive.