Pink Cast, Anniversary and Australia Day..

It's been a busy week..

• Monday saw us traipsing (sp?) around the countryside with Cam's foot. Off to the Doc, cast removed, off to xray's for CT, back to docs to be told YES definitely broken in 2 places!!! Nasty break one of them!! (does that mean that the other break was kind?? lol) was too late to get his cast on Monday so we had to go to the orthopaedic place early Tues morning. We decided to get the waterproof cast so he could at least swim and shower, otherwise it would be a bit of a stinky 6 weeks LOL..he was allowed to choose his own colour so..he chose.. PINK which is his favorite colour at the moment (a bit of a SNAG my boy!), Emily was beside herself when she saw it, she adores pink!! (and her skirt today matched it perfectly so she kept telling us!!)....

• Wednesday saw us celebrate our 26th wedding anniversary, i made a box and filled it with heart choccies and a card. I thought Gary had forgotten, until i got home to find a beautiful bouquet of red roses and white lillies (my favourite flowers) had been delivered whilst I was at work.

• Today is Australia day, we celebrated at Federation Park, with Tina, Zeb and the kids! We were babysitting Bray and Emily too so it was nice to have all 4 grandies together, first time since Xmas day!We played cricket, we had a one legged bowler LOL that was funny, watching him hop about but he bowled us all out.I had a go at batting and surprised everyone with 2 mighty good hits (apparently worthy of a six!!!!) Cam cooked the barbie, his first time cooking it by himself, until of course, the 'big men' took over (as they do at bbq's).It was great at the park, when we arrived the Australia Day breakfast had just finished and the huge crowd just disappeared, leaving us the whole huge park to ourselves!! we did have a huge truck parked there, and the Marquis were still up, but it didn't stop us from enjoying ourselves, in fact it was perfect!!
• finished off the day by Tina soaking the kids, it started off with her sneaking up and trying to get Zeb, the kids thought it was great, so they all pretended to not see her sneak up on them!!

• Just a few random pics from today here....

• Aaryn is attempting to breed SEA MONKEYS...well, they have hatched and there are about 20 of the tiny little critters swimming in their little beach resort pool! Naturally, i had to photograph them, (no you cant see them yet, they are microscopic, you can see black dots, which are eggs) you can see them through a magnifying glass, hopefully in a few days they'll be big enough to at least spot in a photo! He has it all worked out, he's going to train them to jump through hoops etc, with the aid of a torch, he has an instruction booklet telling how to do all of this...the next few weeks should be very interesting (unless of course he gets bored with the whole procedure of being a parent and flushes them down the toilet!)

have you felt like this??

I had forgotten this little update i was going to tell you, until i was talking to Jackie about it the other day!! so thought I had better tell you all too!! A couple of weeks ago at work, i was minding my own business serving, when i heard a God almighty Scream. I nearly broke my neck, looking up, i saw security come running to the front registers, Supervisors came from no-where, i just froze thinking OMG a robbery. At the register just infront of mine, stood a lady, her hands on her hair...just screaming she was...then, she burst into tears she was so embarrassed. She looked at her two boys..and said to them...."SEE i told you i would scream, you are driving me insane with your constant fighting, nagging and whinging"....the 2 boys just stood there with their little mouths wide opened..I looked at her, grinned and said.."Boy that must have felt good!" Then everyone just burst out laughing, the lady included (thank goodness)..I guess at times, we've all felt like doing that but not brave enough to do it!! back later with the update of the foot and pics of the new cast!!!

Broken!!!

Had to happen! doing silly things means YOU BREAK BONES!! now i expected the boys to break a bone (or 2) doing this........

check out the look of fear on his face LOL

he was screaming OMG OMG

Certainly didn't think that one would break his foot by just slipping over on the wet grass (ok he was 'helped' by his brother who pushed him).

he looks a little peeved here, sick of being on crutches!

Crutches doesn't stop him from playing soccer!! OR going on the trampoline! I nearly had a king fit when i saw him jumping on the tramp! made him get off quick smart. Thank goodness he goes to the docs on Monday morning to have the cast off and xrays done to see if it has to go back on (hoping it doesn't!!!).

I've been busy.....

making cards!!! Our little group of scrapping friends..(and a few others!!), Heather (mum), Jackie, Kimberley, Monika, Me, joined by Debbie Y, Nicole and Joyce are doing a card a day challenge that Tina has set on her new blog HERE anyone is welcome to join in and at the end of the year, you'll have a stack of cards!! well that's the plan anyway LOL.

Here are my cards so far (in no particular order)!! It's been a good diversion, quick and simple to do, as i'm lacking in mojo at the moment and have only done 3 layouts for the year.

I AM

still here! just haven't had time to blog lately. I WILL UPDATE THIS WEEKEND! i promise.. I thought i'd let you all know i'm still alive, kids are still in one piece, well almost, 1 has a broken foot! will let you know about that including pics soon! work is going ok too! nothing too drastically funny happening, just very very busy..Rain is still falling..STILL!!!! we are all waterlogged! ok off to watch the tennis and will be back very soon!!

Birthdays and elves!

Yesterday was Cam's 12th Birthday, we hardly saw him!! he was on his new(ish) computer for most of the day, coming out every now and again to show us his new phone! I had to work for a few hours so Gary was in charge of cake and candles..yes, he remembered cake...no, he forgot candles, but Cam didn't worry. He still loved his cake!! CARAMEL MUDCAKE from the cheesecake shop (spoilt boy Today i had the grandies for a few hours while Tina and Hayley did last minute christmas stuff. I had a ball with them, taking advantage of their good behaviour, we had an elf photo shoot. Evan was the only one who wouldn't join in, he hates santa hats and elf hats so he hid inside watching tv, while we played outside with the camera. I think the pics show what fun the kids had. (amazing how cake keeps Brayden quiet LOL). Aaryn joined in too, never too old for santa fun are you!!! (and 10 isn't too old) !) (NOTE: we now have grass!!!!! our backyard looks fab, i must take pics for you all one day mustn't i LOL)

Name dropping!!!

OMG life is never dull at work..a few weeks ago it was Jamie Dunn at my registers (you remember him, his hand was always up Agro's bum LOL), last week, Tania Zaetta (who dares wins) and today...OMG OMG how i managed to NOT gape and gawp (unlike most of the customers) How i managed to NOT ask for an autograph (unlike most of the customers). HOW i managed to serve her without getting star struck..WHO?? none other than TERRI IRWIN that's who!! who incidently does most of her shopping for Bindi and Robert there, because our clothes are kid proof!!!! oh and also my most favourite FAVOURITE radio hostess in the whole world and who I have missed in the mornings, because she resigned to go into politics BUT is coming back in the New Year. WHO laughed at me when i said...OH I LOVE YOU TO BITS when are you coming back on air, i miss you so much...yes, the one and only...CAROLINE HUTCHINSON...oh yes, she is lovely!!!! OK BREATHE NOW LOL I must remember next time to grab some paper and get their autographs because well, the manager tends to get a bit testy if you ask him if you can keep their credit card slips ROFL.... Aaryn was beside himself when I told him that Terri had been in...Cam, naturally, wanted to know what the Irwins get for christmas and was surprised that they shop in a real shop and not online!!!

THEY do believe!

YES...confirmed....THEY DO BELIEVE IN SANTA...well, they do believe in dept. store santas LOL. Today we were in Myers and it all got a bit too much for Cameron, the urge was there, he couldn't resist it, I saw him have a chat to Aaryn, then they inched over to the display to have a peep, looking around incase they saw anyone from school (LOL), then it happened HE MOVED, HE GOT OFF HIS CHAIR....OMG there was no-where to run, he had them in his sights, I saw the panic in Aaryn's eyes (he's always been terrified of Santa even though he's now 10), saw Cam, pat him on the arm and tell him it will be ok...THEN HE MADE A BEELINE STRAIGHT FOR THEM, Cam, didn't flinch, looked at him and to my mortification said..

• Hey Fatman, How's ya doin'?
• Hello, young man, doin' good, How you doin'
• Doin' not to bad thanks Santa. So, Dude, you givin' away free stuff to all the kids or just the babies who believe in you?(mother faints!!)
• (laughing heartily) I'm giving them away to all good children.
• (aaryn) hmm, that counts us out then...dig in ribs from Cam...
• Well, Santa, you've come to the right place (hello cam, he was already here!!) We've actually been really good today and I reckon we can come in and see you. (quite the charmer my boy)

Santa sits back down and in they walk, right up to the chair..was going to get a pic but at $25 i dont think so! I saw them chatting to Santa, the lady at the camera asked me to keep them there because she had a problem with the photography and they needed a diversion..oh that's right, use my boys so other parents go mad at me, i dont think so LOL..I really dont want to ask what they talked about but they were deep in conversation for ages and Santa kept laughing very loudly and real laughter not just a fake HOHOHO. THEN they got their booty...a balloon and a lovely little canvas bag with a pack of crayons and sticker book...(which i might add, hasn't left their possession all day, they even tied them to their belts!). Felt very proud when I saw Cameron, lean forward and shake Santa's hand, thanking him profusely for his rather small gift! Aaryn, tentitively reached out and shook his hand, Turned around and yelled, I'M NOT AFRAID OF HIM ANYMORE HEY MUM!!!..then..as they came out of his grotto, Cam stopped, Turned..and said with thumb raised high...

SEE YA CHRISTMAS EVE DUDE and dont forget...(said address)....TERRIBLY EXPENSIVE PRESENTS FOR ME OK DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!! now where did my shy? reserved little cam go, to be replaced by this loudmouthed almost 12 year old highschooler go????

He then asked WHY i didn't get his pic taken with santa, that would have been way cool...i told him it was far too expensive and we will go out to kawana and get it done there at 1/4 of the price..his reply....Does that santa give cool presents...ok, lets go see!!!!!!! (so we will go on Thursday!!! woohoo my first santa pic!!!!well aaryn's anyway lol)......

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Aaryn has been NAGGING for over a year to get his ear pierced, today i decided ok, it could be done...so, after seeing santa i casually said to him, ok, lets go to the piercing shop and we'll get that ear pierced. What's that i see??? sheer panic?????

• oh, it's ok mum, not today, what about we get it done on the day after xmas?....
• It wont be open then, today is kid piercing day....
• Well, I'll get it done on Saturday
• Nah, we wont be here on Saturday, what say we pop in and get a price and pick out a nice stud and you can get it done right now???
• OH it's fine mum, i dont feel like having it done today, I think I'm a bit tired, can we go home now? Do you need to do anymore shopping?? What about a coffee?? do you need a coffee??
• NO, ok, lets just pick up my glasses and go home shall we??
• HUGE SIGH...yes, that sounds good mum....

CALLED YOUR BLUFF BOY!!!!!

MUMZ RULE LOL.......

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Yesterday, I had my housewarming/christmas morning tea with all the girls..9 of us lazed around, watching the kids (all 11 of them) jump and scream in the pool, without a care in the world. The day was fantastic, we had a great day of doing nothing except eat and drink tea and cold drinks.

Mother(Heather), Jackie, Tina, Hayley, Monika, Kimberley, Monika's mother on holiday from Poland, Jenny and Moi..

I took no photo's, i think Jackie and Mother did will have to get some copies.

After everyone left, i found myself thinking how lucky I am to have these wonderful ladies as my friends. We've formed a firm bond in the 12 months or more that we've been scrapping together (actually i think it's more like 24 months if i think about it..could be even longer!). Being adopted by Heather was the best thing that has ever happened to me and I love her dearly.

If your reading this my friends..I LOVE YOU ALL....you know I do LOL...

as promised

Thought I would share a few(?) pics of Cam before and during the ceremony. He is such a clown, he insisted upon posing 'just like his brother would'.

Doesn't he look dashing in his new suit..lock up your daughters!!!!

I present to you....the graduating class of 07....and yes..they are all aliens!!. I smudged and blurred their faces because..i can LOL..The night went beautifully, the children sang *cough* divinely almost like *cough* angels and the highlight of the night was when my darling boy was awarded a certificate for overcoming all his obstacles and just behaving in class!! one very proud mother indeed, especially as his teacher gave a lovely little speech about how Cam has overcome his phobia's and learnt to live with his Asperger's and how he has come off his medication etc and now today, no one would ever guess that he even had this syndrome. Huge round of applause from the parents..Gary and I were bursting our bubbles indeed!! I have to tell you, I love his teacher this year. N was fantastic with Cam, he had a bit of a soft spot for him apparently. He used to email me weekly to 'touch base' and really worked hand in hand with me and the SEU to help Cam become the lad he is today. I would like to keep N but i dont think Gary or N's wife would like that very much LOL. I am going to miss him next year, but he has made me promise to email him regularly re: Cam's progress in High School and also to take Cam in to visit him at least 3 times during the year.

and a final pic of him with his alien friend finally glad to be out of primary school!!!!