Still kicking

Friday, May 01, 2009

So I am still alive and kicking - unsure if anyone is out there still reading this but I thought I'd better update anyway. I really want to be better at this from now on.
So what I have been up to over the last few weeks. So much has happened. Firstly Andrew, Joel and I went on holidays together. We went to Adelaide over Easter, to catch up with my sister Clare and Matt and Sadie. It was so nice to hang out again. Beth and Stuart were over as well (my other sister and her boyfriend). Sadie and Joel had a great time together - although Joel was a bit protective of his toys and Sadie just wanted to play with them all - and suck and munch on them!

Had the opportunity to catch up with my Grandma while we were in Adelaide - was lovely to see her and spend some time with her. We got a few pics together as well. She is doing so well for a almost 95 year old!!





After Adelaide, we headed off to Halls Gap with my best friend Cath and her hubby Mark and 2 1/2 year old daughter Amaya. We had a brilliant time. Saw lots of wildlife - kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, even some monkeys! (at the Halls Gap Zoo!!!!) Did a nice little hike and visited the Cultural Aboriginal Centre there as well. The kids got on really well and enjoyed playing together (most of the time!)

And now we are back home and in the full swing of life again - Andrew's been back at school for 2 weeks now and we are slowly all adjusting back to normalcy - although Joel seems to be having quite a bit of trouble getting to sleep and is waking during the night, which is not great but hopefully it will pass soon. Just wish we knew what to do about it. It's like he scared to go the bed. It's so heartbreaking.
I've also been scrapping a little bit - went to Crop for Kids the weekend before we went away and had an absolute ball. Managed to get 3 LOs done there and have done one this week as well. Think my mojo is returning - here's hoping.



I think that is probably one of the longest posts I've done so I think I should stop there.
Hope to get back here sooner rather than later.

Till next time

6 comments:

Clare Reeve said...

I'M STILL READING! I check almost every day to see if you have updated (no smart remarks about my blog, thanks)! Good to read, and see your scrapbooking. Such cute photos of Joel in Halls Gap being carried on your back. Miss you guys. xo

Ian and Viv Callander said...

Yes! Someone is out there reading your blog. Just loved seeing all the precious photos and reading the stories behind them. We love you all and are getting very excited about coming home soon!

Jess Lothian said...

I check every few days as well! Great photos, and great layouts. Love keeping up with what you're doing.

Jess

Kate said...

Love your LO's Megs, they are absolutely gorgeous!!!! also love the photos of Joel with your nanna, they are really precious....

Beverley said...

I'm so glad you've been able to spend time with family lately. So love the photos of Joel with your Grandma ... specially the one where he's looking up at her ... gorgeous!
Loving the layouts too ... do you mind if I scrap lift? ... you have awesome ideas. So neat that Joel can skype with your parents.

Mal said...

great photos of the holidays! and i love your LO!!! great to see you are getting your mojo back!