Category: the week that was

Sorry I’ve not been posting much lately. With our trip now less than 2 weeks away I’m spending lots of time on the computer finalizing our plans and making sure everything is in order.

The weather has been gorgeous – crazy when Winter is just 2 weeks away. I even spent time out by the pool on Saturday.

So what else did I do this week? I finally satisfied a craving I’ve had for bagels (so many of my favourite youtubers have bagels for lunch every day).

I purchased my first products from Mac….

I drove up to Sydney to meet my friend Leanne…

and we saw Something Borrowed at the movies. So fun to have a girls day out.

We said farewell to Flat Stanley and he headed back to the USA.

I prepared a yummy (and easy) dinner on Friday night…. Malaysian Tofu Stirfry…

Amy and I went to the local markets…in the search of bagels…which they didn’t have…

I did manage to get a shadow photo though 🙂

There was time spent knitting Amy’s scarf for school….trying to get it done before we go away (and the weather turns cold again)…

There was a trip into the mall…which was all decorated for Budda’s birthday…

There was a stunning sunrise… one of the benefits to waking up at 5.30am!!!!

There was a yummy pasta bake made by my Mum…. not often I get dinner made for me and it was VERY appreciated…

There was Bailey waiting by the gates to Nans….

There were chickens outside our loungeroom window… they love to hang out here for some reason…

There was a visit to the dog wash for both dogs…

after a fun time spent at the local dog park….

And there a lovely Sunday dinner made by Chef Amy and her assistant, Christy – a lovely way to end the week.

They worked in the kitchen from 4pm to get dinner organised…

and the results were great. Everything was really yummy.

Then after dinner (and Nan & I cleaning up the kitchen) there was the entertainment. Christy played the keyboard…she has been teaching herself for a few weeks…

Amy played the ukelale…. which she just got a few weeks ago…

and they both did dances.

There was a pantry to be tidied and cleaned…

a new pink laptop cover (bought by Kevin)….

There was a new handwash and handcream bought for the bathroom…

There were pups wearing their Winter coats – but Rosie has obviously put on some weight as her coat barely fits her!!!

There were bright stars in the dawn sky (never did see them aligned though)…

There was much excitement when I bought VIP tickets to see Enrique. I’m taking Amy and it will be a fantastic experience for her first concert.

There were cuddles with Rosie…

and pancakes with lemons from our lemon tree…

There was  a visit from Flat Stanley…

and Bailey enjoying lying in front of the heater…

There was the realization that my daughter is suddenly looking far too grown up…

There was Winter shoe shopping for the girls and clothes bought for Kevin.

There was a Specialist visit resulting in lots more tests to come…the first of which was a total body scan …

There was a trip to the theatre to see Mary Poppins…

and evidence of what happens when you ask Kevin to take a photo! Time to strike a pose – Nil!!!

The first half of the week wasn’t too bad. There was  a visit to the Docs to get a referral to see someone about my swollen hands & feet, and I was feeling well enough to get the house all cleaned.

There was  a drive to the beautiful Jamberoo Valley…

to take Amy to a 3-day Music camp…

There was a lovely manicure and pedicure… and the first inklings of a sore throat.

Unfortunately I didn’t feel too great the rest of week – I think it’s just a head cold but I’ve had a upset tummy as well. This resulted in a number of baths and plenty of time on the couch. Kevin joined me when he was home – playing World of Warcraft, as he does most nights.

There was Amy’s wonderful performance at the school talent show…

There was Bailey being cute as always…

and cuddles with Rosie…

There was a Mothers Day present made for my Mum…

There was a messy desk waiting patiently to be tidied…

There were Alpacas to be met and admired…

and there was a fabulous Mother’s Day out with my family (on one of the days I actually felt pretty good).

We also re-instigated Family Movie Night by watching Hoodwinked together and had the heater on for the first time this season, with Bailey being quick to position himself right in front of it.

With all our travels it’s been a while since I did one of these posts. I do enjoy them as a way to share random photos or photos taken for my Project Life album. This week we returned home from our fabulous long weekend in Canberra, with no intention of leaving for another 5.5 weeks.

There were beautiful fresh flowers to be enjoyed….

There was a very sad looking chicken (vet said it was just excessive malting)…

There were pups to be played with…and photographed being cute…

There were friends to play Masterchef with… wedges and scones were made and enjoyed…

There was, of course, the Royal Wedding, to watch on Friday night. Amy only watched a little of the actual ceremony with us. I watched the BBC coverage from 5pm until after the kiss. Christy surprised me by watching the whole ceremony. She loved knowing she had stood at the gates of Buckingham palace last year

And insisted on staying up until they kissed – she JUST made it.

There was  a new chicken house bought and assembled…

Just a bit of an improvement don’t you think? The old one was really falling apart.

For those who think the Prius is a small car… just look what it can hold…

There was an exercise bike delivered and new desk put into the spare room.

Love it. Will use it for sewing, doing household accounts, wrapping presents,etc. Just need to tidy the rest of the room now :-).

There were also new chairs for the scrapbook room… looks nice and co-ordinated now…

There was  a VERY rich and decadent chocolate cake made by…. wait for it…. Kevin !!!!

There was art done by the girls…

And there was a new headband worn by me…

It’s been nice being back home, and getting back into our normal routines. Unfortunately I’ve really been suffering with swollen hands and feet (going to Docs tomorrow) and my heel spur is bad again so I’m just trying to get my house back in order as I can. It’s going to be a bit of slow, and frustrating, process :-(.