Mitchey Mc is walking

For about two weeks now, Mitchell has finally started his walking adventures. He is 15 months now, so that is not a bad effort.

I have taken a fair bit of video footage, but here he is taking some steps when we took him to the park this weekend


He looks so cute, i love the awkward steps as he is still learning his footing.

Rachel's Hens Night

When one of my most favourite people in the world asked me to be the matron of honour at her wedding, I took my role very seriously! One of the jobs that I was expected to do was to arrange a hens night for the bride to be!

Given this right, I was ambushed by a stubborn bride that did not want to be Hen, but to have a serious dinner with family and a few friends - Well poo poo to you to Miss Rachel, here is my ode to you the reluctant hen who finally embraced her role xox

Did you really think that dinner at the Louisiana was just going to be another dinner?
A Veil, Some cocktails, some dancing, some laughing, crazy glasses, good company = a great night had by all.

Adelaide's Northern Lights

For the past couple of years the Adelaide Council has lit up the old buildings along North Tce in the City with spectacular light displays. This is the first time that I have been to see the 'Northern Lights' and was not disappointed at all.

It is a completely free event and my kids had a ball, Harrison played in and around the light displays while Mitchell enjoyed the views from the comfort of his stroller and being rugged up tight in his blanket.

Easter 2010

This Easter was lovely as we got to share it with some wonderful friends. Rachel and I were flying solo because our significant other half's were celebrating Michael's bucks night the night before, however that did not stop the elusive Easter bunny from stopping at our house to deliver an abundant supply of chocolate eggs.

Easter bunny gave each of the kids their own private stash as well as hiding eggs all over the backyard - that is one busy bunny :-)

Our new car

Just thought I should do a few blog updates for events that have happened over the past few months, well we got a brand new shiney car. Since Graham left Holdens we figured that a family of four could no longer settle with a tiny 3 door Barina as our only car, hence the reason I finally gave into Grahams whining and got a SV6 Commodore.Let there be no confussion, this is my new car and I might let Graham drive it every now and then ;-) I have named her 'Ivy' based on the colour.

Our first basketball game

Tonight we went and saw an Adelaide 36ers basketball at the Adelaide Dome - I find it funny that I enjoy watching basketball, but have never actually been to a professional game.

We were given some complementary tickets so I guess you can say we had no excuse not to go, and I am so glad that we did. Both boys really had a great time - Harrison climbed up and down the stairs and spent time stomping his feet (even when it wasn't called for) and Mitchell clapped and made cute faces at the people sitting behind us - he really is a ladies man already :-)


It was a thrilling game in the end, we unfortunately lost by one point - the final scores were:

Townsville crocodiles 88
Adelaide 36ers 87

This was a fun night out, I hope we get to do it again soon :-)

Australia Day 2010

Being the proud and patriotic Australian that I am, I thought it was fitting that I do a quick blog on our family outings for Australia day - 26 January 2010.

We got up early and headed down to Fremont Park for breakfast. This has kind of become an annual family event for us, free bacon and eggs cooked on the BBQ, on what is normally a hot day seems just fitting to start off our day as proud Australians. Harry and myself in particular covered ourselves in temporary tattoos, got the hats and flags and off we went.



Of course here is Harry proudly showing that he definately was 'Made in Australia' (complete with the fly's and all)


Both boys enjoyed themselves at the breakfast, but relished in the prospect of time to play in the playground before we left the park.

After going home and allowing time for naps and quiet play (I wish) we left after dinner to the family fireworks that were held at Semaphore Beach. We did contemplate heading into the city for fireworks at Elder Park, but because there was cricket being played at Adelaide Oval we figured that it would be hard to find parking and considered Semaphore the next best option.

In the end I am glad that we did because the atmosphere was great. There was a side show with rides and plenty of space on the grassed area near the beach to lay a picnic rug and sit and enjoy.

Harrison loves fireworks but considering it was Mitchell's first experience I was worried that the noise would scare him - but what do you know, my little dare devil was not fazed at all and really sat back and enjoyed the show.

After such a big day - it was no surprise that when we pulled into our carport both boys were fast asleep - it is wishful thinking for me to hope that perhaps they will sleep in past 7am in the morning after such an exhausting day, but the likeliness of that is slim.