First Day of School

First day don't they look oh so happy.   Actually they came home having had a great day and getting the teachers they want.   So all is good.  

Bike Riding

We have a long laneway to bike down now.    Yes I will get on a video for the people that are patiently waiting.  

High Key Three Kids

Post Vacation Blues

Vegetables in body and mind after a lovely 5 days with old friends in Cobar.    

Off for Supper at the Golfie

Our last night with friends in Cobar.    Mummies didn't feel like cooking so we went off for tea at the Golfie. 

Happy Australia Day

Marathon Swimming

The kids have been none stop swimming in Cobar,  at friends,  with friends,  swim swim swim.   I don't blame them it is much hotter then Parkes at the moment. 

Lunch at the Western Hotel in Cobar

Lunch at the Western Hotel in Cobar and the kids got their own table for a total of 10 minutes before someone spilled Orange Fanta all over the table.   Then they invaded the mommies!!!

Kids Vacation

The last week of school holidays here in Parkes.   So we decided to go visit friends in Cobar that had been on vacation but were finally home.   

Purple Door Purple Door......

Have been admiring this purple door in town and was able to bribe the kids to stand in front of it on a warm evening.  

Annoying

Siblings can be very annoying somedays.

Cubby House Fun

There is a cubby house and sand box at the new house.   So they have been finding things to make it a little homey.  

Travelling

Views of the country side when we need to get out of the house for a little bit.  

Ice Cream Break While Shopping

Headed to Dubbo for the day to get a few back to school things that only a Smiggle Store would carry.   Lastest thing here in Australia.   Don't think it has hit North America yet. 

Food and Gaming

Yes it doesn't appear like we move much from the kitchen.   But we do I just haven't had a chance to get them all in one of the other rooms together yet.   Don't worry it will happen.   (plus it is the only room that doesn't have boxes still in them)  

Grocery Shop Time

This is the Coles Grocery.   I'm sure a photo of the Woolworth's Grocery will get put in here too.   Probably after school with all of them in uniforms.   Out of milk,  cheese and cookies!!!!

Speak Therapy Waiting Room

Owen's speak therapy appointment was today.   So we all went to town and waiting in the office until it was time. 

Presents to Be Opened

Birthday Girl - 9 Years

Elvis Parade Here we Come

Eric's work has a float or two or three at the parade.   So they asked him if he'd want to join in.  

Getting Elvis Ready.......

Crokinole Game

Had to stop unpacking so we could have a game and when the fingers got sore checkers too.    I was remembering many games I have played with grandparents and parents.   Found a letter with tales about Uncle Gib and remembered card games and laughing with cousins.  

Our Stuff!!!!!! - Movers have arrived

Oh my stuff.   It is a mixed bag of excited feelings and dread.   How did we ever get so much crap!

40 Plus Degrees = Poolside

It is gearing up to be a very hot week and weekend.   So I think the pool might get a work out. 

Odd and Creepy

Face painting leads to making creepy photos.  

Evening Visitors

The Pether's.   Visiting them in Canada in 2012 now visiting them in Australia in 2013.    Awesome.   I can't believe the two boys were just babies when we first got to know the Pether's well,   now look at them.

Waiting is Painful

Three children waiting for me to put away some things in the new kitchen.   Bringing over a few boxes and then unpacking them before they can go for a swim is just so painful....... isn't it. 

Painting

Two of the bedrooms in our new home are already painted a lovely blue but one was pink and well..... Pink isn't popular anymore.   Three years ago yes,  now..... So plain white with green accessories is the plan.  

Sunbathing

I don't approve of sunbathing,  it's bad for you.    I posed the kids like this and you should have heard the complaining..... "Mom it's too hot can we go back to the house? - please are you done yet!!!"

Life is Like A Swimming Pool

Life is like a swimming pool.   You dive into the water, but you can't see how deep it is.

Dennis Rodman

We are moving slowly into our new home.   Our furniture isn't arriving until next week.  We bring some stuff over going for a swim and then repeat.   It has been so nice as the temperature are starting to get up to 40.  

Day 307 - Happy New Year 2013

I am going to continue with the 365 days at 40 but I may try to do it with three kids in ever photo.   We will see how that goes.