Life – Page 77 – Life is a Journey

April Family Day Out

Posted on April 6, 2008October 18, 2026 by Libby Withnall

For our family day out this month we again headed to Jamberoo Recreation Park (Amy got a family vochure for her birthday). It has be used by the end of the month so despite the cooler weather we went today – it was the only day Kevin could come with us. We went on the tobogans first – pretty fun – and we got to see a couple of deer resting right beside the track.

We then went on the go-karts.

Then did some water slides and playing in the water. It was pretty cold so we laid in the sun for a while trying to get warm.

Couldn’t resist taking this photo – lucky I had a pedicure on Friday

The girls went back in the water and played a game of putt putt golf while Kevin and I relaxed and read. It wasn’t quite the same day we had last time but we all had a good time.

Kev’s New Ride

Posted on April 4, 2008October 14, 2026 by Libby Withnall

I can’t believe Kevin hasn’t already blogged about his new motorbike – but he has been busy at work. Anyway, he’s VERY excited that it’s finally here. Now he can organize all the extras he wants before the big trip – riding out to Ayers Rock. Only 12 weeks till we go. Can’t remember if I’ve blogged about it or not. But the girls and I are going with my Mum & Dad. They are taking their caravan, we will stay in on-site vans. Kevin will ride his bike (I “MAY” join him sometimes – but need to go around the block first to see if I even like the bike) and will meet with us at night. We’re going for 3 weeks and will fly home, Kevin is riding up to Darwin, then down the coast (at this stage); Mum & Dad will head for Queensland, then down the coast.

Sydney Royal Easter Show 2008

Posted on March 31, 2008October 12, 2026 by Libby Withnall

Yesterday we went to the Easter show with Nanny & Poppy and had the most fabulous day. The weather was JUST PERFECT. Not too warm and with a nice breeze to take a bit of the heat out of the sun. The main reason for the trip was to see all the animals so I explained to girls before we left there would not be lots of rides for them (they can go on all they want when we go to Surfers in 3 weeks time) and just 2 showbags – one food and on crap – oops, I mean novelty :-). We ended up coming in the back entrance which meant we were going the opposite way to the crowds – which was great.

First we got showbags (no crowds) and put them in a locker.

We then went through the art and food pavilions. I just LOVED this easter show cake – so clever.

A highlight was doing the animal walk and seeing lots of farm animals.

The girls got to help sheer a sheep.

As always the baby ducks were a favourite. Though Christy loved watching the newly hatched chicks even more. We couldn’t get her away.

Personally I loved the cows.

This is how I found Kevin after going through the dog pavillion. No, he isn’t drunk or exhausted – he had a sore back….

Billy Elliot

Posted on March 15, 2008October 15, 2026 by Libby Withnall

WOW!!! Just back from seeing the musical Billy Elliot. It was absolutely fantastic and if you get a chance to see it you definitely should. The boy who played Billy was amazing – so talented!!! We went with my Mum & Dad and took the girls. Amy’s ticket was for her birthday and she loved it – esp. the tap dancing. I didn’t plan to take Christy but Mum bought her a ticket so we took her along. She was okay but did get a little figetty. There is a lot of swearing – which we knew about – and Christy has been told if I hear her repeating any swear words she won’t be going to the Easter Show is a couple of weeks. I loved the show so much I’m planning to go and see it again before the season ends.

We had Korean for lunch before the show. It was a first time for all of us and we were very impressed. Here’s a photo of Amy eating her fried chicken.

And lastly, just wanted to share a photo taken this morning just before the sun came up.