Melbourne Cup Day

While "the other half" donned their finest for the races and rubbed shoulders with racing's elite, circumstances dictated that we had to have our celebrations at home. There was only one horse in the race and he was a bit of an old knacker. In fact he collapsed after only one lap and the boys had to dig the spurs in to get him going again!!

At the start line - things looking good

No falls yet, all going well!

Drama on the track! A collapse!

A good tickle and the old nag was up again.

More Twin Waters

Mum and Dad went back to the Masons on Friday morning and Zane came up to join us for the weekend. We spent the day at the beach on Saturday and the boys built a wading pool, it was loads of fun!

Mum and Dad's visit - trip to Twin Waters

While Mum and Dad were here recently we went up to Twin Waters for a couple of days. It was very nice and relaxing and the weather was great. We had lots of bike riding around the lagoon, Liam had a ride on the sailing boat with Grandad, and there was heaps of lazing around not doing much at all. Would you believe this is the only photo I got of Mum and Dad with the boys while they were here, shame. Liam's happy face is hiding under the couch somewhere. The look on Dad's face says it all!!!! The boys having a snack after their watersports

Liam and Grandad hitting the lagoon

They boys having a rare quiet moment (yes the TV is on!!)

Bed time cuddles and milk

I can confirm it was a great holiday because Zane and I both stacked on the weight while M&D were here and we are now in serious damage control!!!!!!

New fort

While Mum and Dad were here, Zane took advantage of the extra pairs of hands around and enlisted Dad to help him finish off the fort that he built for Liam and James. Zane designed it himself and built it from scratch. Looks good doesn't it! The boys are loving it.

We went to a local fete recently and Liam had a crocodile painted on his face. As you can see by the time I got around to taking pictures he had licked off most of its head and teeth!! The boys are (finally) starting to play nicely together and we have really been enjoying the domesticated bliss. Wonder how long it will last??

Still here!

I made some Thomas the Tank Engine PJ's for Liam recently - here he is having his first wear of them. Very excited! Not being a natural at this sewing business, there was a lot of un-picking and head-scratching before they were finally completed. (Note to self: do not attempt to sew after a couple of glasses of wine!!!)