Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Five weeks!

In five weeks time, or in 34 sleeps we will be getting some special visitors!

Grandma and Grandpa Montague!

Last time they were here was for Lachlan's Baptism.

This time they are coming because this beautiful girls is turning 8 and getting baptised.


Everyone is very excited about their arrival! The kids talk about it every time they see an airplane fly overhead. They mention in their prayers every day for Grandma and Grandpa to have a safe trip. We spend a lot of time talking about all the fun things that we will do when they arrive.

We are planning on taking them on some trips to see a bit more of Australia. First we are headed to the Flinders Rangers. We will be camping on some private property, just outside of Hawker. When spent last Easter long weekend there and just loved it. We are able to take the quad bikes and there is lots of see and explore.

We can do some hiking and driving through some beautiful countryside.


There are also some ruins we can go and see. We will also go and visit some caves with Aboriginal art in them.


Next up is a trip to Halls Gap, which is in the Grampians, which is about halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne. I have never been there but have heard lots of good things about it. Again we will be doing some hiking, driving and just exploring the area.

Next up we will be heading to the Murray River for a whole week on a luxury houseboat.


It will be nice to just cruise down the river taking in the scenery, taking the kayaks out for a paddle, relaxing in the spa or driving the jet ski. All while taking in the views.



After all those trips it will be time for Amie's Birthday Party and Baptism.

We are all so excited for them to come and to go and explore some more of this wonderful country! While we wait though there is plenty to be done.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

A New School Year and A Photo-a-Day

Well, School holidays are over for another Summer and the kids are back at school. Lachlan is in Year 4. Amie is in Year 2 and Caitlyn is in Reception. They were all so excited to get back to school, mostly I think they missed playing with their friends!


It is only one more sleep until my little baby girl starts Kindy! I can't believe it. She is so excited! It has been hard for her to watch the other kids go to school everyday and she has to stay home, but not tomorrow.


I'm not sure what I'm going to do with my self for those three hours with no children, probably clean!


I love these goofy kids! They make my heart melt and my spirit smile! It is nearly impossible to get them to all look at the camera and smile a normal smile all at the same time!


But it sure is fun trying!

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I have been fairly slack in the blogging department lately and need something to motivate me so I'm going to try to post a Photo-a-Day for the whole month of February.

So here is Photo No. 1

Laundry. It is my constant companion. Most people sort there laundry into whites, darks and towels. I have a group just for pinks/purples. I love my girls but they sure do wear a lot of clothes!