A busy start to the year

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It was a crazy, busy start to the year but there was definitely time for some fun. And unfortunately I’ve still be suffering with arthritis pain and some sinus pain.

Kevin & Christy went on a 3 hour horse ride. No, not on this horse :-).

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There was a basketball game and a WIN by the Hawks.

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And we finally got a signed jersey.

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There was a visit to Jamberoo (on a very crowded day).

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And I spent some time looking up at this view.

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There was time for a lovely, relaxing bath.

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Amy had a group of friends over for a Mafia (card game) party.

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There were lots of lovely morning walks with the pups.

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There was a visit to the pediatrician for Christy, who ordered another blood test, which thankfully went well for her. She’s also to do 6 weeks of a wheat free diet (which we’ll start after our holiday).

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There were more Christmas cards delivered and I finally found a place to display them.

 

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There were some unexpected visitors in the form of stick bugs.

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There was a mermaid in our pool.

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This is me in My Little Pony form – thanks to Christy.

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And this is our family pony – CAKE (Christy, Amy, Kevin & Elizabeth).

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There was not enough time spent with the puppies.

 

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And there was the handing in of forms and an interview to start the official change of Amy’s name to Athena. It’s been something she’s been wanting to do for years and we thought it best to do now before she starts getting things like drivers licenses, etc. It’s going to take some time to start referring to her and calling her Athena.

New Years Eve & Day

New Year Eve started with a beautiful walk to the lake…

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The day included grocery shopping and spending some time by the pool. Late in the afternoon Christy and I went to the basketball.

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It was a tie, and unfortunately the Hawks lost after a double overtime.

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Back home we enjoyed a late supper with Nan & Pop, before I collapsed into bed about 10pm. Didn’t even stir at midnight.

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New Years Eve Vlog

2014 started with another lovely walk.

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Then we were joined by the Powells for lunch.

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Alyssa & Christy played Minecraft.

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The pups slept.

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Lunch was enjoyed. Amy was so sweet and made the vegetarian lasange.

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And there was dessert.

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Cupcakes by Christy…

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and Choc brownies by Amy…

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Leanne had the great idea to add cream and make this amazing creation. Of course, we all copied :-).

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I looked up at one stage and found Bailey standing in a ring of toys (courtesy of Erica).

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New Years Day Vlog

It was definitely a fun start to 2014.

Before the end of the year

The last few days of the year involved time spent out by, and in, the pool….

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There was pomegranate and dragon fruit tried for the first time. Enjoyed both but loved the pomegranate.

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There were lots of cherries & plums eaten, not the mention all the treats leftover from Christmas (but I didn’t eat too many of those).

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There was the packing up of Christmas :-(. Our home looked so empty and boring.

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I was so glad when I finally got everything put away. Only thing remaining is my bedroom.

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There was a trip to the movies to see Frozen, which we all loved.

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There was the arrival of my main Christmas present from Nan & Pop – hot pink valslides.

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There was playing of My Little Pony….

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and the modifying of them so they match exactly what they are supposed to look like.

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And there was lots of sleeping done by the puppies, and unfortunately not by me.

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Post Christmas

Boxing day saw us hanging out in our jammies, watching TV (like Doctor Who)….

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snuggling with the pups….

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enjoying Christmas leftovers….

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and some games with Nan & Pop….

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The next day we headed up to Grandpa’s (Kevin’s Dads) farm…

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where we had lunch with some of the girls’ cousins….

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Christy & Kevin rode the quad bike…

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Christy enjoyed a swim in the pool…

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and I….

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paid a visit to the sheep…..

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Wouldn’t be a bad spot to live would it? I often think I’d like to move to the country and have a farm… but I think I’d miss the lake too much.

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