18th April

First day of the school holidays! The kids played cops and robbers, Jackson was the robber, and not happy to be in the photo!

17th April

So. On our way down to breakfast this morning, the lift stopped. An hour and a half later the lift technician was able to open the doors and let us out! The air was starting to get very stuffy by then and we were all light-headed as we breathed the fresh air! We spent the time with another couple and a girl from NZ who had been in both the earthquakes. Nobody had water, the lady had easter eggs though, we all had one. The hotel were most apologetic and we got free breakfast and parking. Interesting morning to say the least!

16th April

For our anniversary Chris surprised me with a night out. We went to Hogs Breath for dinner, where I had the most scrummiest steak sandwich I have ever had. We went to the movies, and stayed at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. It was lovely!

15th April

Sammy went to his first slumber party tonight, and they went to see Rio at the movies. This is the gift we gave Oscar, who turned 7.

14th April

Jackson is waiting to start his swimming lesson.

13th April

The school are having a writing challenge. All the students need to collectively write for 1000 hours and then the principal will dress up as something.  Sam reached his bronze (2 hours) silver (5 hours) and today brought home his gold (7 hours) certificates. He will be invited to a special morning tea with Mr Gniel as a reward. Lucy has a lot more hours to try to get to, so hasn't reached it quite as fast!

12th April

It was our 8 year wedding anniversary today. Chris gave me this lovely rose, and we are going out to celebrate on Saturday night. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful husband.

11th April

Today was the first day of my 2 day course to get my forklift licience! I was terrified at first, but then really enjoyed it. This was my first drive of the forklift.

10th April

Sunday is my baking day for school snacks for the week. Saves lots of money and the kids love the home-made stuff! This weeks snacks are banana muffins and chocolate brownies! Yum

9th April

Saturday night....work....
I caught up on all the data entry from last night. Highlight of the night was one of the co-ordinators giving me 2 movie tickets to say thanks for all the work I am doing at the moment. I am running the entire replenishment department for the month.

8th April

It was the Cross Country carnival today. Lucy came 3rd and wendy came 4th in their 2km run! Well done to them both, they will be going to the district carnival next term.

7th April

After a long night at work it is nice to relax on the lounge with Chris

6th April

Sammy had the day off school today to rest as his cough is getting worse. He and Jackson had fun playing Where's Wally on the iPad.

5th April

I helped out at preschool this afternoon. Here are Jackson and CJ having fun on the swings.

4th April

I had my first appointment at the chiropractor today. I have had a trapped nerve for 2 weeks and the difference afterwards was amazing! I could move my neck again!

3rd April

Lucy made dessert at Meg and Kees' tonight. Yum!

2nd April

Jackson is spending a lot of time practicing his letters with this placemat Nanny gave him a while ago

1st April

Sammy at lunch time, not feeling very well. He denied that he had slept, so it was good I have proof!

31st March

Sammy on his way to school. He is growing his hair and loves it!

30th March

Lucy with her friend Kaila, very excited about heading off to the Year 5 camp to Pambula!

29th March

1.30am.... Jackson has croup, so a trip to the ER was needed. They gave him 8 puffs of ventolin till he could breathe properly! They also gave him panadol and redipred, and then he vomitted all over Barry, the gay Asian dr, who screamed! Haha

28th March

Jackson was star of the day at preschool today. One of the things they get to do is bring home the Mystery Box. Jackson has filled his with Duplo and his classmates have to ask questions to guess what it is.

27th March

Lucy showing off her glockenspiel. She has been selected to play in the Year 5 Iinterschool Music Program