Christy’s 11th Birthday Party

We celebrated Christy’s 11th birthday at the local roller skating rink.

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She had her 3 best friends so she was happy.

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Afterwards we came back to our place for party food. Amy did ALL of the food preparation.

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Including making the birthday cake.

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Amy also entertained the girls with various games. She was one amazing party organiser, especially considering she was sick during the week.

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Christy got some lovely presents.

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and had a great time hanging out with her friends.

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Her best friend from school stayed for a sleepover so it was a real weekend celebration.

An early morning walk

It’s been some time since I went for an early morning walk. First my arthritis was acting up, then it was too cold and dark. But now that we’re in Spring I’m excited to get back to walking as the sun is coming up. Definitely THE best way to start the day.

On this particular morning the sun was already past the horizon when we set off out the gates…

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Almost at the lake….

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Ducks (and us) enjoying the sunrise…

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And my walking buddies who were happy to pose with the sunrise.

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I’m going to take my video camera along sometime soon so you can see how truly beautiful this place is.

 

The week that was

It was the week of lovely walks to the lake….

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and the week we saw hovercrafts… for the first time ever….

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It was the week I had all our King size bedding (underlay and quilts) dry cleaned….

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and the week our bed looked very inviting….

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It was the week we got some mandarins and limes given to us…

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and the week I met Paola

for morning tea at Max Brennar (and totally forgot to get a photo of us)….

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It was the week of an impromptu dance-along….

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and the week of a new screen saver for Christy… who is currently very into My Little Pony….

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It was the week I got some new walking shoes (no more wearing Crocs)…. they are a bit bright for me but they make me happy… and I think they make me walk faster too :-)….

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It was the week I enjoyed Subway for lunch … a treat for me not to have to make my lunch….

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and it was the week of reorganising my tea into the new container I got from Howard Storage….

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It was the week Kevin and I attended Frog Solutions ECO week celebrations….

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and came home with these goodies….. LOVING the pots so much I think I need to get some more….

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It was the week I took a photo of Amy’s bedroom… since I very rarely get a photo of her these days…

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and the week of some funny puppies…..

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Fathers Day

On Sunday we celebrated Father’s Day.

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Christy got this thermal mug for Kevin.

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And from the family he got a huge jar of Walkers shortbread biscuits (we got one for my Dad as well). Not sure why but Bailey wanted to lick the tag.

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I also got him some egg poaching things, which meant he got to cook his own breakfast!

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Kevin and the girls spent the morning playing World of Warcraft together then we met Nan, Pop and Granny for lunch just down the road.

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It was a gorgeous day out and we able to sit outside and enjoy the sunshine.

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I wasn’t a very good photographer and didn’t get a photo of us all together.

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Luckily though I got one of Amy and Poppy.

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Whenever having lunch here we always have to visit the local birds.

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Amy, Kevin and I decided to share 3 meals, starting with bruschetta….

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Vegetarian spring rolls…

 

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and pumpkin raviolli….

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For desert I had 1/2 of Christy’s scones – which is what she had for lunch!

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Back home and more warcraft was enjoyed. It was definitely a lazy, relaxed Father’s Day but I think Kevin (and Poppy) enjoyed themselves.