Father's Day 2009 and other stuff

Zane had a nice Father's Day this year. The boys gave him lots of cuddles and kisses and we went down to Paul and Jacki's place on the Gold Coast for the day. Jacki cooked a great lunch for us and it was a beautiful, sunny day. The only thing missing was my Dad, who was in transit on a boat delivery, off the east coast of NZ with his Thinking Man's Club, aka Dad's Army.

Preparations for the big day ... a spot of painting for Daddy...

... while James looked on excitedly Liam and James loved helping Daddy open his present - a Stig mouse and mousemat

Lunch time at Mermaid Waters

Digging in the sand

Having a chat with G-G
Gone fishin'

Lunch time for James with Chae helping ...

... then more digging in the sand...

Since Liam joined his new swimming club, he has been going ahead in leaps and bounds. He recently graduated to lessons without Daddy in the pool. He is really enjoying it. He has a bit of a crush on his teacher, Kayla - she's a real sweetheart!

Ann came down to stay for a couple of nights and Brent and Penny came over for dinner. The nibbles plate Penny brought over was a huge hit, especially with the boys!

My friend Kezza (with the twins) turned 30! Her husband Charlie organised a surprise party at a restaurant called Roma's. To throw her off the scent I organised an afternoon tea at our place the day before the big day.

Kylie cooked a yummy white chocolate mudcake. We only had 29 candles but I don't think Kezza noticed.

The girls at dinner

At our place for morning tea. Kezza with Chloe (Sarah stayed home with Daddy), Karen with Kylie's baby Jack, and yours truly with the two rascals!

The boys (distracted by the footy)

So I think that just about brings us up to date. We are enjoying spending some time with Kerrie and Soph and Tobe while they are on school holidays. Our next big excitement is Mum and Dad's arrival in a couple of weeks!