Last night we met at Levi and Lousie's - no Mexican theme this time and it was a wonderful evening. I told everyone that I was not talking to anybody until I had eaten. The funny thing is when I was first organising the group I thought there should be an age limit like 19-30yrs but then after realising I am sadly now 33, I upped the limit to 35. As the organiser of the idea I did not want to miss out on all the fun.
Last night we played a joke on Jaron. Toni told us that ever since he was little, he has absolutely detested pumpkin. Toni cuts it up real small and disguises it in dishes as carrot so he will eat it.
Simon was our half-time entertainment. The kids queued up for a turn being swung up from his feet and over his head. Everyone always thinks Simon is quiet and serious but tonight they got to see what he is really like. Our kids are always at him for wrestles.
All the kids loved playing with Will's baby toys. Poor Will I hope he has recovered from having his house taken over by crazy kids. I think he is used to things a little bit quieter.
It was a great evening with great food and great company - what more could you ask for. This morning I had to go to the gym to make up for my double helpings of dessert - there is always a catch isn't there!!
Hallie's new soulmate - Keelan as the 'bad' spiderman
Today we went to the train park in Deloraine for Oscar's 2nd birthday party. He absolutely loves trains so it was perfect to have his party there. Thankfully the weather held off and it was not even windy.
The biggest attraction was this motorised bubble blower which Oliver whinged and whinged until he got a turn. It blew heaps of bubbles and all the kids loved it.
Oscar got some lovely presents but I think his favourite was a little orange Thomas train which had magnets on each end which Oscar discovered stuck to the bars of the playground. it was so funny! All his little friends were off playing and Oscar was sitting by himself in the playground amusing himself by sticking the train to the bars on the playground fence.
Oliver did his usual trick of chasing the ducks and you can tell he loved the cake, wearing most of it as he chowed into it.
He's a bit heavy isn't he Taylor?
Hallie loves Georgia
We sat around and talked and laughed. It is wonderful to just relax as usually, particularly with church friends, we are all so busy and when we see each other we are usually in the middle of doing something at church so it is lovely to spend some quality time doing stuff like this. It is also a great way to get to know people outside of the Sunday church environment.
Today after going to the gym with Lisa, I met Mel and Jackie and we went to Spotlight to finish off getting the material for my quilt. They had a few things they wanted to get there so it was great to all go together.
Sometimes I get looks from other people and I would dearly like to say 'what' back but that would be rude wouldn't it. So i kinda just grimace at them. Thankgoodness Jackie and Mel were there because the instructions I got from Vicki on measurements for different things were straightforward but me... well clueless is a word that springs to mind.
All those little 3 inch by 3 inch squares I cut out and sewed together to make the 9 square blocks. I then cut out the 4 borders, 20 each of 3 inch by 41/2 inch rectangles and sewed them together. Now I have to cut out the hearts (with the reddish/brown material) that go on the big squares of calico and applique that - once I learn how that is. I am trying to get an old-fashioned look here with the colours I chose. I wonder if that will be achieved in the end. A couple more borders, some applique, backing, wadding and quilting - there it sounds easy....AAHHH!!
Today after school, Sarra's best friend Naomi and her sister Abi came home for a play. Their Mum is a midwife at the LGH so every now and again these guys get to come home with us after school until Brenda finishes work. Sarra gets very excited when Naomi comes to play and yes a little bit silly too.
Abi decided to try and get him to fly just like Superman which might prove a little dangerous if Oliver tries it on his own. Hallie decided to try some jumping just like Spiderman does from building to building.
While they were playing and running a muck in the loungeroom I made some oatmeal choc chip biscuits. The batch makes 112 so there was plenty to go around the little munchkins. The recipe is from my friend Mel who takes our cooking class at church and they are so yummy. Now whenever I make something that Simon likes he asks whether it is one of Mel's recipes.
