Easter

We had a great Easter - didn't do anything, just got lots of jobs done around the house, finished our fencing and some gardening. Unfortunately we had to do all of it in the rain - it just hasn't stopped here and we are getting a bit over it now but then I remember how hot it will be once it does stop !!

The photos below are from Ned's Easter parade and I didn't get many good photos. The pic below should explain that !!! This kids hat was ridiculous - you can just seen Ned peeking around the side of it !!

Jar decorated Neds hat this year and did an awesome job of it - we're packing it away for next year !
We have been doing a fair bit of craft round here, wet felting, dry felting, string balloons and this Easter Tree. We (me!) blew out eggs and decorated them - it's beautiful and glittery and doesn't show up very well in the photo.

We even made some Easter baskets to fill with egg for gifts. It creativity central round here at the moment - I am trying to keep Ned entertained with anything but the Wii !! I wish we never bought the bloody thing and it was my idea !!

35

My 35th birthday - look at the cake Mum made me. Three different layers and flavours !!!!

Jarrah's Happenings

Jar's school made this peace sign for Harmony Day and was on the news - I won't even bother to try and point her out !!!
We have alot of this happening at our place - gatherings around the computer !!!

School's Back

Jarrah and Ned on their first day back to school.

Jarrah starting Year 10 and Ned starting Year 1.

Family Portraits

A few nice family portraits..............

KI (or Kangaroo Island for those not in the know !!!)

On the ferry to Al's beloved KI !! We met up, loaded the vehicles and over we went. There was lot's of catching up to do when we were on the boat..........

We had such a great trip with Kel, Stu and the kids, as usual within minutes it's like we have never been apart!! Good people and good times means we are going to make it a regular catchup - can't wait for 2010 !!!

The boys with thier catch

Fishing in all conditions - I have to admit that Kelli and I were sitting in a nice warm dry car when I took this photo !!!

Al, Jarrah & Ned at Remarkable Rocks

This was a bit scary, watching the ferry come in and it comes so close you can touch it before it turns and reverses into place.

Jarrah, Ned, James and Chloe on the stair case to Davey Jones's locker !!

Gotta take advantage of having us all together and getting a few posed group shots in! I was buggered from running back and forth setting up the timer !!

Al, Jac, Kel & Stu

A nice one of Kel and Stu
Me & Kel
Stronach Mob
Probably only freaks me out but c'mon - 8.14pm and still daylight !!!

Jar and Al

Our 105 year old cottage - I love old buildings but after a couple of spookish nights I won't be booking one this old again.

Twas the night before Xmas............

and we were preparing for the big guys arrival.

Ned pouring out his reindeer mix - a special concoction of oats and glitter know to attract reindeer!!
Getting Santas milk and biscuits ready

Ripping in........

Jar with her snazzy purple ipod

Ned & Lachie with their haul from Aunty Val and Uncle Peter. We went to Jo & Danny's for Xmas lunch and as usual they put on an amazing spread. We had a great day - drinking, eating and watching the kids have a good time, just how Xmas day should be. Unfortunately I was having too much of a good time and didn't take many photos !!

The gang.

Adelaide....

Just a few pics from our time in Adelaide....................

Carols by..........hmmm daylight !!! This is at about 8.30pm!!!

Doing a few jobs for Nanny and Grandpa

Al blowing some smoke !

Al drew the short straw and got to go on the camel with Ned.

Hanging out in Glenelg

Ned & Geordie

Al's Pond

We have been feeling the heat here lately but can't do anything about getting a pool - our quote was $28,000 and included helicopter hire to drop the pool in the backyard!!! So you can imagine my surprise when I came home and saw work had started on this!! Al's pretty proud of his 'pond' and we have been enjoying a cooling dip every afternoon.