Gala Day

Today was the last week of soccer and so they have a gala day - which for the younger teams just means you play 2 games and then get a medal. Although I whinged quite a bit about going it was actually a beautiful sunny day and not too hot. Although the boys' behavior before we left was unpleasant they were good while we were there for the 4 hours. Except for presentation day that is soccer done for 2012 - we will welcome some Saturday sleep ins and no training on a Wed night. Seth has had a really great coach this year and has enjoyed playing - hooray it's only taken 3 years!!!
















How else would you end a day of soccer but with fairy floss as big as your head?

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Crazy dog

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Botanical Gardens

A rare free Sunday afternoon led to a trip to the gardens. We were only there for an hour or so but it was nice to be out and together.














Xavier chose to wear a beanie rather than a sun hat to the gardens - it was a beautiful sunny day - crazy child!

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Lemons Lemons Lemons

Lovely Sue next door has kindly been sharing her lemons from her lemon tree. I have soooo many! I made a lemon loaf earlier in the week, Steph used one in her delicious risotto that she made for us on Thursday night and today I have made lemon brownies (yellowies???) and another lemon loaf ( cause the first one was so yummy!!!) AND I still have at least 10 in the basket!!! I know I should make lemon curd but I love it too much and would eat it all so my efforts in walking would be cancelled out. I have little self-control and now a house full of lemony treats!



Wishing some of my tea drinking buddies lived closer to share the treats! Liz? Jen? Jac? Steph?

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Packing Away

I am trying to declutter - it comes and goes in waves. Last week I decided it was time to get the little people all in one box and into the garage. I won't get rid of them but they are taking up space and aren't used by the boys anymore. I was so pleased that I could fit them all in one box - so satisfying. The annoying zoo toy has a bird song that is slowly dying but goes off at the slightest touch - this photo is of Indie wondering why there is noise coming from the box.



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Belated Birthday Gifts

Seth is most pleased with his belated gifts. He has watched Ninjago over and over and much Ninjago spinning has occurred. Today he is making the Super Hero Lego with Berty.
Thank you Aunty Jacqui and Aunty Jen and families xo








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Have new oven - will bake

Xavi and I had a day at home today. I had such a big weekend I couldn't fathom the thought of talking to people at bookworms so we stayed home. It was really nice - felt like a 'real mum'. We walked/scootered to school and then


I washed and hung out washing, swept and cleaned and baked! Ok so the cupcakes were from a sneaky packet but the lemon loaf and the sausage rolls were from scratch. I even cooked and mushed up pumpkin and broccoli to hide in the sausage rolls!


I am now exhausted - tomorrow will probably consist of very little - very, very little. Xavi was even well behaved today - a welcome surprise considering his recent run of shocking behavior!


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