We have had our last night in Busselton and are heading back home today. BLAHHHH. But Simon still has a week before he returns to work, so more adventures may be on the cards yet! The 3 boys are still sleeping BUT not Miami - she wants to go swimming already :)

I am not looking forward to returning to the Village as the Cricket has not really gone to plan has it!! I think I might hide inside until the end of today's play and see whats happening. WHY WHY WHY do we have to play crappy when you live in a street FULL of the opposing teams country men????

We have had a good relaxing - well I have - time away, Simon is knackered! The kids have had him run raggered the whole time. Playing cricket, swimming, Chasey, haha the joys of being a father!! Apparently Mums boring, so Ive been told a few times the last 4 days, just as well I'm not overly sensitive :( Not due to me not wanting to but due to the kids not wanting me to!! How rude - they must be bored with me - But I'll remember that next week when Sim is back at work and they still have a month of Holidays left! HAHA. Pay back is a, well you know what!

Anyway must start packing up!

Love to all. xx

Good Morning everyone! I hope you all enjoyed Christmas and have recovered well. Now to get through New Years :) Listening to the news last night it is going to be a hot one here in the West hitting 39 on Jan 1st! BUGGER air con doesn't get installed until the 8th. :(

We had a good day Christmas day, a lovely quiet lunch (well except for the noisy toys Nana's, Nanny's and uncle gave haha), I was feeling a bit off some of the day and couldn't put my finger on it, put it down to tiredness after a hectic 4 days before, but NO i then realised I hadn't taken my medication - OOPS!

After our guests left Simon took the kids to the park to hit golf balls with the boys new golf sets, and I had a nanna nap! - Amazing how a nanna nap and your medication help!

Then it was off down the road to help the South African boys enjoy some festivities without their families...... didn't last long - ended up in the backyard of our place playing cricket, soccer and anything else they could think of - even my new Karaoke Machine (Simon and kids regretting that purchase already! - they say I don't sound anything like Pink?? Have no idea why I personally think they are just tone deaf !!)

Boxing day we decided to HIT THE ROAD! We travelled to Pemberton and spent the afternoon at Big Brook Dam kids swimming and me sitting - complaining (naughty me) about camping - BUT I sucked it up and ended up in bed in the tent at 630 with a massive headache. Sooo in the morning we packed up the camp site and headed back to Busselton and are now staying in a Holiday Unit, which I must say is much for comfy for the likes of me who needs the mod cons like a shower and toilet!

The kids had a great day yesterday swimming in the pool and playing on the play ground. I again got a massive headache and laid on the couch in the unit and watched the cricket ( the South African boys will be glad I'm not in the Village - street nick name - today). Once again I forgot the medication! Back on it now and hopefully I can get through the day without a headache although I can still feel it there but nothing major. The kids and Simon hit the beach for a change later in the day and poor Hudson swam into a school of Stingers! Well you can see by the photo it isn't pleasant but no crying or anything from Hudson.

We are now planning on what we are doing today, apart from the pool and watching Cricket, may head to the Busselton Jetty and do the 1.8km walk to the underground observatory.

I will add photos of a adventure and Christmas over the next few days or as I get a chance to! Thank goodness for laptops and wireless Internet connections!

Be safe and chat soon.

Kath xx

Finished!

A Merry morning to you all. Well its only 2 sleeps to Christmas and the kids are counting down. Dad arrived safe yesterday and we spent the day eating, drinking (well the boys did) and playing the Wii that dad got the kids...... NOW ISN'T HE THE FLAVOUR OF THE MONTH!!!

Well after opening the pressies and sitting out the back - WE HAVE LAWN!!, a BBQ was in order, so I started the salad, never finished it - I decided that chopping my finger with a filleting knife was a fun way to add some drama into the day.... But trust me I wasn't laughing and was so shocked that a swear word could not even be muttered. The finger is still sore but ok today.

Dad, Simon, Treyden and Hudson are currently out playing golf. Then I am assuming the Wii will get another work out. Hunter and Miami are watching foxtel and I am meant to be cleaning but bugger it, its Christmas LOL.

Mum and Chris joined us for the day so it was great having everyone in the same place for the day which only happens once a year.

Simon is officially on Holidays but is suffering a tooth ache, so he may be off to the Dentist this afternoon I think!

Well the builder has just been to let me know my A/C units are being delivered today - installation would be good but I don't think that's till the 8 Jan????? Who knows I find out when they rock up!

Well I will add more later, better get this house work done.

Love to all

Kath xxx

Good Morning to you all!! Well its 644am here and you would think that since I have no children (all at nans so I can finish shopping and go to Simon work Party) I'd be sleeping in!! But no the body julted awake at 552am and that was the end of that!

So I will start with this weeks drama (cant go a week without one - that would bored you all!!) and then give you the kids school report results!!

OK well it all started on Sunday night, all was fine and we sent the kids off to bed, ready for the last week of school. Well that was until............ Hudson had an Allergic Reaction - Picture to follow having problems getting from my phone to computer - bloody modern Technology!

Anywhoo we go straight to the Emergency room (no need to ring Mich this time lol) we arrived at about 845pm and sat and sat and sat and sat and swelled and swelled and was FINALLY taken through at 12.15am - Hudson was given 2 lots of medication to have which wasn't easy as he does not tolerate oral medication. He was a good boy and took them without too much drama. He was then kept in for observation to make sure the swelling had stopped spreading..... you'll understand when you see the picture - (oh yeah it was lips and face hence the Motherly panic) and was allowed home, we both fell into bed around 3am.

The next morning his swelling was still a concern (so much that Simon took the day off! - that in itself is enough for you to know that it wasn't good) we took him back to our GP and was given for medication for him to have for 3 days. One once a day and the other 4 times a day. He was not allowed back to school till the swelling had gone and he looked normal again - so he only ended up going for the last day of school!

OKAY onto the school reports. We are VERY proud of all 4 of them as they have settled into the new schools and routine really well. Hudson's report was what we expected due to his earring impairment and will need extra help but is improving and that what we are looking for. I will give you the comment at the end of the report and snippets of anything major!

Hunter:

Hunter is a quiet class member who is learning about the rules and routines in Kindy. Hunter is always eager to participate in class activities and is beginning to communicate with some adults, because of the length of time Hunter has been coming to Kindy and his age, he is still developing most skills in literacy and numeracy.

Miami-Jayde:

Miami is a quiet and considerate class member who has developed good skills in literacy and numeracy. Miami is developing good social skills and likes to look after others, miami is always eager to join in class activities and takes great care to complete her work neatly.

Hudson:

Hudson has settled into his new school and demonstrated some progress in the short time he has been in the class. He is a quiet and gentle boy who acts in a responsible manner in the classroom. He is beginning to develop good work habits and he asks for assistance when unsure of what is required. Hudson always uses his manners and is respectful towards adults and other class members. He will require support the his learning in year two. Keep up the great effort Hudson and all the best for year two.

Treyden:

Treyden has made a good start to his new school. He is a very clever boy who hides his talent well. Treyden is always ready for learning and is starting to join in discussions on problem solving for different subjects. His printing needs more care so the reader can benefit from his hard work. Treyden has some very good ideas for planning and model making in Technology and Enterprise and is very willing to share materials and ideas with his class mates. He is a very quiet, thoughtful person, helping others to get organised for lessons or sharing the sporting equipment so everyone has a turn. He is beginning to relax and enjoy physical games and sporting activities and is a very caring team member.

As you can see the kids are complete strangers to me!! LOL - no they get all their manners and talent from me of course. No we are very proud of the way they go about their schooling and Treyden is very proud of his B in English!!

I will Add the photo of Hudson when I figure out how.

We now have Blinds in the house and the retic is in! Lawn is being laid on Monday and the Air con goes in on Tuesday - all just in time for Christmas.

Dad is coming down on Monday and staying until Tuesday afternoon, and Mum and Chris will come round for dinner and then again on Christmas day.

Well it time for me to pull finger and get to the shops before the rest of the South West.

Love Kathxxx

We hope you all enjoyed the videos of Miami singing!!

We had some sad news come through on Wednesday morning with the passing of Simon Granny in England, it has been expected for a while but as we all know it still comes as a shock and is very sad.

So we went up to Collie yesterday and spent the afternoon with Simon's Mum and Dad and picked a pretty warm weekend to do it. Finally the summer weather is starting to kick in here in the West. Pauline and Trev have a pool so Miami and Treyden had a wonderful time in there with their Dad and Pop. Myself and Pauline decided it was nicer to sit in the shade in the bed chairs and relax and watch!

School holidays start here on Thursday and the kids are getting excited at the thought of Santa and 7 weeks off!! I'm more interested in getting the school reports to see how they are going, they are given out on Tuesday.

Our blinds are finally in the new house and the sand leveled ready for the retic and lawns which has been promised before Christmas - it bloody better be!!! The reflection off the sand and the sand in the house is driving me more nutty (if that's possible - LOL).

Simon is also looking forward to Friday as it is his last day until the 5th Jan - his first real break in we cant remember how long - well a break where he still gets paid!! What a relief.

Well take care, keep smiling and I will let you all know how the kids go with the reports........ oooohhhh I wonder if they are as concerned about them as we where when we knew they where being sent home hehehe.

Love
Kath xxxx

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MERRY CHRISTMAS



We hope you have a fantastic Christmas and a very happy 2009.

We would like to thank you all for your love, friendship, support, guidance, laughs,

Emails and anything else you have given us in 2008, and may 2009 bring you

Joy, prosperity, good health and many more fun times.

With love

Kath, Simon, Treyden, Hudson, Miami-Jayde, Hunter and Chance

Hunter has seen a DR and has a bad case of Tonsillitis, Ear Infection and Ulcers and Blisters down his throat. He has been given ear drops (that's going to be very interesting!), and this pink jelly like goo (very good stuff - I have had it) that he needs to gargle (even more interesting!) before meals to help numb his mouth and throat so he can eat and drink.

Miami had a fun day at school and is looking forward to her Christmas Concert next Tuesday night, Hunter will probably miss out on participating as he will be home for the 5 -7 days. YAY for mum.

Just thought I would update you on Hunter, have a good day.

Kath xx

I hope you all enjoyed the videos!! Now I know how to do them I can get the kids doing concerts for you all.... haha.

We finally have floor coverings and he curtains are meant to be up today or tomorrow, but they don't believe in calling and letting you know so it makes it a little difficult. Too bad if they come later as I am going out to get pick Miami up from school and then Hunter to the DR. He still has not recovered from his blisters - although no more have come up on his body - his poor little throat has 2 BIG ulcer looking things on his tonsils so antibiotics for him to do think!

Treydens birthday went well, we ad some friends over for a sausage sizzle and ice cream cake... turned out to be a rather late night as Simon is a 3 hour BBQ cooker!!!!

School holidays are nearly here so 7 weeks of fights, mess and pure hell for mum! haha. Simon has 2 weeks off over Christmas which will be good.

Well housework is calling and its not getting done sitting here..

Talk to you all soon.

Kath xx

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