Mother's Day Weekend

It was my first Mother's Day as a mum of three this year, so my darling husband pulled out all the stops and made it a very special day. 

We got off to a great start with all the kids sleeping in until 7am!!  I was presented with some beautiful home made cards and gifts including a heart shaped biscuit slathered in sprinkles and lollies and pink icing (a kindy creation), which Liam was very anxious to help me sample.  After a nice brekky of poached eggs and bacon (cooked and cleaned up by Zane) we packed up the car and headed up to Maleny for a bush walk at Mary Cairncross National Park and lunch at Patrick's Steak and Seafood restaurant, which has panoramic views over the Glasshouse Mountains and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.  A buffet lunch was served and I think every senior citizen within a 50km radius was coached in for the occasion, but the crowds only added to the enjoyment.  There was a band playing "easy listening" or should I say "easy dancing" music, and a few of the older gals dusted off their dancing shoes, and James got so excited he invited himself into their posse and made some new friends on the dance floor!

Group shot, at the start of the walk

The boys

The Knight boys

Taking a break on this comfy park bench!

Rick was employed as resident babysitter as well as being a comfy cushion!!

In other news, we have had a visitor staying with us for the last week - Sunshine the budgie!  He's a kindy bird who goes to all the kindy kids homes over the course of the term.  He is very tame and friendly, very chatty and sociable and we have really enjoyed having him to stay.

Thanks for the good times, Sunshine!

A visit from Mum

No sooner had one Grandma left than another one arrived ... we have been very spoilt lately!  Mum managed to squeeze in a visit to us on her way to Leigh's house for the Easter holidays.  We had a great time with her and were very sad to see her go.

First cuddles with grand-baby number 7

While Mum was here we met up with the Masons for lunch at a really good restaurant in Samford.  Rick wanted to give his new car, "Grouch" a burn on the open road.

Kerrie striking a pose with the newest member of the Mason family

After lunch and ready for action!

We also went to our favourite park at the Grange library while Mum was here - the boys enjoyed showing off for Grandma and Ella enjoyed the cuddles!

Here is a picture of James with his eye patch on - that's going quite well, we are managing to keep it on him for around 4 hours a day now with not too much of a fuss, and we think there has been some (albeit small) improvement with his weaker eye.

I had to include this picture because it made me laugh!  James loves climbing into Ella's cot and playing with her toys (little tinker) - as you can see Ella is not very impressed with the invasion!!!

She is much happier when she has the cot to herself!!

Ella has been spending lots of time on her playgym.  Today it was very exciting because she rolled over twice, un-assisted!!

Liam has been hijacking the camera lately as he fancies himself as a bit of a photographer.  Here is a selection of his recent work.

 We had a week up at Twin Waters over Easter, which was a much needed and well earned break.  Here we are at the pool (which was freezing).

 Exploring...

We had lunch at the Buderim Tavern one day.  Ella sat in a high chair just like a big girl!

 We had a very exciting Easter egg hunt on the Easter Sunday.

 Even Ella joined in.

 The boys with their spoils (don't worry, we didn't let them eat them all!!!)

 No trip to Twin Waters is complete without a trip to the beach.  The boys and I went over one morning while Zane and Ella rested at home.  We had a great time, making sandcastles, boogie boarding, kicking the ball around and people watching.

We also utilized the resort facilities and did a spotof kayaking.

Sorry to bombard you with random shots of Ella, but she's just so gorgeous and I just can' resist!!

Our friends the Nashes came to visit for lunch on Monday and despite the dreary weather, we had lots of fun after lunch playing cricket and doing a mini-Olympics. Stuart is british so it was just like playing in the Ashes.

Then on Tuesday we met the Desmonds for brekky at Mooloolaba. Alex is 3 months older than Liam and half a head shorter!

 Along the promenade

We were feverish with excitement in the lead up to the royal wedding and on the big day, we got the streamers out and got dolled up for the wedding.  Sophie looked gorgeous in the BM dress I wore to Leigh's wedding nearly 10 years ago!!  My look ended up being more burlesque than elegant royal guest, but at least it wasn't as bad as Beatrice and Eugenie's ... come on, girls! What were you thinking?

We went to Zane's Grandma's 90th birthday party in Laidley on the weekend.  It was good to catch up with that side of the family as we don't see them very often.

Liamwas VERY pleased with the milkshake I ordered   for him.

He also helped his Nan blow out the candles on the cake.

... which was thoroughly enjoyed by the boys....

Group shot!

And Knight family shot.

Ella's First Food

Hi everyone,

There is so much to update you with since I last posted but as usual I am finding it difficult to get a spare minute!!  In the meantime, here is a video of Ella having her first taste of food - good old Farex.  She wasn't completely enthralled, as you will see, but sincethen has enjoyed tasting apple and carrot.  Next on the list is pumpkin and pear!