Fletcher's Baptism

A small, home affair with family and special friends.
May this little man love Jesus every day of his life.

New boots

I bought new boots. I love them very much. They cost me more than I would usually spend but they were on sale so I got them for about half price. I have worn them nearly every day since I bought them. They even have a tiny wedge heel - go me! They were a good buy. That's all.

Spring Fair

Broughton have a Spring Fair every two years. It is usually quite a good one as far as fairs go. Like any fair it chews through your money but it's going to a good cause so that's ok right?
Berty was running a couple of hours of frisbee throwing/competition something so we went in the middle of the day so the boys could have a turn of that.
We made sure we were seen by the right people and we made sure they saw us spending money.
The boys had a blast on the hamster ball and bashing each other over with the other big blowy upy things.

A couple of updates

So just checking in to say that I have done 2 fast days since my last post. That's some accountability right there. Now to do a bunch more. Secondly Seth loved camp. It rained for most of it so they didn't get to do the open fire camp dinner thingy or go canoeing but fun was had none the less. He did archery, the big swing, team building games, some inside maze thing and a bunch of other fun things. It was a good experience and he is looking forward to the next one. Maybe we should send him to Millamani next year? Hmmmmm He also learnt that some kids are just jerks and in his words 'a real pain in the butt'. I am not glad that there are those kids but I am glad that he realises that's what they are and that he chooses not to be one of them. May God always grant him the wisdom to realise that popular kids are usually just jerks and that it's better to have loyal friends who stick by you and like you for you. Here endeth my sermon.

Year 4 Camp

When did Seth get old enough to go on camp? Where did that time go?
He wasn't jump out of your skin excited - just quietly ready to spread his independent wings and not be at school for three days.
I wondered how I would feel with him heading off on the bus for two nights but I was really ok with it. Even tonight knowing I won't see him until tomorrow afternoon I am ok. The house is definitely different without him but we have done ok. Can't wait to hear all his camp stories when he returns - I am sure he will talk for days!!!









This is his buddy Noah. We like Noah a lot. He is a really great friend and they get on really well. They are bunk buddies on camp. Look at that smile - that says I am ready to go.

Clever chicken

This little fella never ceases to amaze us. He is creative and kind and will spend lots of time making things for his friends. These are some of my favourites of late.

Get back to it

So I have fallen off the 5&2 bike the last few weeks....maybe months! Anyway the last couple of days my skinny jeans have felt a little tighter than I would like.....the time has come to jump back on the bike and start peddling again.
There are lots of reasons for why I have not been doing so great of late. I will put it down mostly to the cold weather and the need to fill my belly with warm food. To be honest though the real problem has been pure laziness.
Berty has lost so much weight - he looks amazing and he has kept it off. Yes I am very pleased for him but it's also really annoying. He can eat whatever he likes and still keep it off. Very frustrating. Aren't I encouraging? Such a supportive and loving wife.
So I am writing this as a way of being accountable to myself. If I write and post this then you all know that I am pledging to go back to fasting 2 days a week - I really am.
Tomorrow it will start again - I will be fit and fabulous for summer.......bahahahaha ok I will be a healthy size 12.