Celebrating the start of the Summer school holidays

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Well the weather might not have co-operated (it was a little on the cool side) with my plans but at least I had the tablewear (thanks to Annie) for our first ever “let the Summer holidays begin” party. Though the girls inform me it’s not really a party unless you get to invite other people.

Don’t you just love the watermelon candles? I couldn’t light them though (they are outdoor citronella candles) as we ate indoors.

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We debated a BBQ but decided on a very “healthy” meal of chips, potato scollops and pineapple fritters.

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After dinner I busted out a new game – UNO stacks.

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You’d think this would be a quick game but it’s surprising high the tower can grow before it comes crashing down.

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While we didn’t get the swim I’d planned for, and it was easy night food wise, the girls really enjoyed that it wasn’t a normal night. And I think it was a fun way to start the Summer holidays.

Trick or Treat

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The girls and some of their friends got all dressed up. From left to right we had Em the black fairy, Milly the cow, Christy the Princess, Shantel the Barbie and Amy the emo (again) – will be so glad to see the last of “emo” Amy, though at least we didn’t have the dried tears today….

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and headed out for some fun trick or treating…

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Meanwhile I handed out treats to anyone trick or treating at our door …

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when they returned they counted out their stash and Amy took over front door duties (to the relief of my feet)….

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Update on Amy’s vision problems

Amy at her eye test

As most of you know Amy has been having problems seeing things both near and far for some months now. We had really hoped to get some answers this week but unfortunately it’s not to be. She has a lump behind one pupil, which is bleeding, that we need to see another specialist about. It will either be treated or kept an “eye” on – both have risks.

As for her vision problem we need to do more tests but I’m not sure when they will be. I nearly fell on the floor when the Opthomologist asked if we wanted the test before or after Christmas. Maybe she’s just more worried about the lump, I don’t know, but Amy can’t see and we’d like it fixed ASAP. It’s hard for her at school so I’m hoping we get some answers and a direction to travel sooner rather than later.