Happy 1st Birthday

Just over one year ago, J and I went to the movies and saw Dick and Jane (I think that's what it was called) with Jim Carey in it and I can't remember the girl's name. Not a particularly great movie but I will always remember it as it was the night before we went in to have baby number 3. On Wednesday, H turned 1! Hip Hip Hooray!! It was a fun day. We had a small birthday party for him with his Nonna and Pop that night and then yesterday morning he had his big party.

I love making a fuss of the children's birthdays and always have fun doing something special for them. Here are some pics from the party.

This was his cake (picked by Chloe) and surprisingly easy to make! Yeah!

The table had these really cute boxes that I put the food into instead of having plates for the kids. Don't know if you can tell but the weights for the balloons were bags of popcorn which each child got to take home with them.

Hayden enjoyed a chocolate crackle and everyone who cuddled him got some too! LOL!

He was so focused on the candle and the sparkler on his cake.

The kids played lots of games and went swimming. It was lots of fun. C was a little grumpy, probably wanted it to be her party, but you get that.

We then had drinks and dinner with friends in the afternoon/evening so it was a huge day for everyone. Today is going to be a very quiet one! See Ya! xoxo

Back to Reality

Everyone is back to reality this week. We got back from the coast on Sunday. We had such a cool time. Mooloolaba is such a lovely spot. The kids want us to sell B'Downs and move up there. I wish! It wasn't all fun and games though. We got to spend an evening at Nambour Hospital as Chloe managed to split the back of her head so they had to glue it. Took a photo of it but won't post it as it's not the nicest photo. Got to have proof though! She was very brave and I was so proud of her. She decided that she couldn't sleep on her side or tummy so she spent the first night sleeping on my tum. Needless to say I didn't get much sleep.

The kids tried out their new boogie boards and had so much fun, it was great to see the big smiles on their faces and the excitement of catching a wave. N has decided when he gets a bit bigger he could stand up on it. Can't wait for that.

Have finally got around to doing some scrapbooking. Yeah!! Such a fun photo of C doing what she does best.

Still working on some canvases for C's room. So will hopefully get some done this week although with H's Birthday tomorrow I don't like my chances. See Ya! xoxo

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone. Wow, how fantastic is this time of year. We have had such a ball. Where do I start. Christmas was great fun, catching up with family and friends is always wonderful. We headed up to the coast on Boxing Day to a couple of days of wet weather but then it was absolutely perfect. We came home for New Year's Eve which was so much fun. We were supposed to go to a party but the host got sick so it was cancelled. We ended up "gate crashing" another party which was just hilarious. After the children had had their countdown at 9pm the adults got to party. We belted out song after song on Sing Star. It was soooo bad - I can say that, I was the only one who was sober. To everyone else it sounded great. This is how bad it was - Justin actually reckons he "nailed" Whitney Houston. LOL!!! It was the funniest New Year's Eve Party- just great friends, great food, great night.

We had another party last night with the neighbours, which was fun also but we are a little partied out at the moment. The kids have been fantastic though and enjoying every second of it!

Hayden had his first chocolate over the Christmas break. He definately takes after his father - love of chocolate not the messy eating thing.

I am taking the children back up to the coast for another week tomorrow while Justin has to work - sorry hon! Justin and I are going to the movies tonight though so I hope that makes up for it.

Anyway, heaps to do! xoxo