Well here we are, back from our little ‘break’. Here is an update on some of the happier times we have had recently 
On May 25th Steve and I celebrated our 11th Wedding Anniversary (and 16 years together as a couple).
Despite how “serious” (and how young) we all look in this picture our wedding day was one big party!.
We celebrated in style this year, he went riding and I stayed home!. We did enjoy a lovely dinner together that night, with the 3 children. Neither of us are the romantic type.
I did get my early birthday present…………. its a new car!!!!. A Toyota Kluger
Now I really feel like I belong in Berwick!. I always said I would never ever buy a 4WD but as we wanted a 7 seater but not a mini bus we didnt have much choice. I must admit she does look pretty nice sitting in the driveway and she is a dream to drive. A big step up from my old Commodore Wagon.
Mum and I took Declan and Riley to their 2nd game of Footy. Again Collingwood put on a good show, thrashing West Coast by 100 points. We received free tickets as part of our Auskick membership which was a bonus. The boys actually watched the game this time and were getting pretty excited every time Collingwood got a goal.
My birtday was postponed for a couple of days so we headed around to mum and dads for a lovely dinner last Sunday. As you can see, I had plenty of help with the candles on my cake!.
I was spoilt with some lovely pressies from friends and family. It was a nice pick me up at the end of a tough week.
I did manage to scrap 1 page. Hoping to do a little more tonight.
Miss Matilda is still as cheeky as ever. She had her needles today (finally!). She was very very brave. Still no sign that she is going to walk anytime soon.
Riley is proving to be more and more of a handful lately. I hope his behaviour improves soon. The other morning he was driving me nuts saying he couldnt put his socks on (which he can) and that he needed help. How can someone not put socks on their feet but manage to get them on their hands so easily ?.mmmmm.
He keeps my days “interesting” I suppose!
Declan is still loving school. He lost his $50 school jacket this week but it reappeared today YIPPEEE!. One of his friends had taken it home in error. His reading is going really well. All 3 children love reading a book together before bed
Here is a funny little story about show and tell this week. His teacher has requested that their show and tell reflect the letter they are learning, which this week is the letter J. We were struggling to find something for him to take. Steve suggested he talk about the missing school jacket…. but that was not as interesting as Declans suggestion….. JOCKS!!!. Yes, he wanted to take a pair of Jocks to school for show and tell. I did manage to talk him out of that one and we decided on his Lunar Jim toy. Can you imagine his poor teachers face when he stood up in front of his class with jocks in hand. (Yes I know , will have to scrap that one!).
A BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JANE (for yesterday). It was great to catch up even if it was only for a short while in between Kinder drop off and pick up.
If you made it this far, well done.
Will try to update Kiddies Kreations blog shortly aswell. Miss Matilda even has a couple of pieces to contribute.
Enjoy your long weekend and take care.
Helen xxxxx
