Weekend catchup and lunch

Today I had lunch with my girlfriends - one special one who has come to visit us from Darwin - the lovely Val. We had a great lunch - thanks to Russ!


Checking out the photos


The girl who would only drink champagne!


More photos.



Val, me and Tracey.


Not the best photographer, but I love this catchup time with my wonderful friends.

Anzac Day 2008

On a day where we unite as a country to remember those who gave their lives to give us ours.









Lest We Forget

Happy Birthday Skaterboy

To our wonderful Son - Happy 19th Birthday - we love you!!



May all your wishes and dreams come true!!

Enjoy your day!

Yum Cha with friends

Today we had Yum Cha with our lovely friends Alex and Sally and their girls. The food is wonderful and filling - a great way to spend a Sunday morning! We spent 3 weeks travelling around the US with this lovely family in Dec 07 and enjoyed our time together. Our girls dance together and Sally and I dance each week as well. It was great to catch up with them and share a meal!

Hairdressing Day

Ballerina had her hair done today. She looks fantastic and is really happy with the result.




Our little star!

Memories

Oh how I love holidays! Just looking through photos from our USA holiday in Dec 07.






I love that holiday feeling. Oh and it's only 4 months till our cruise to Tonga and Fiji - can't wait!

Happy Birthday Mum

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Mum enjoy your day - we are thinking of you.

There are times when only a Mother's love
Can understand our tears,
And soothe our disappointments
And calm away our fears.

There are times when only a Mother's love
Can share the joy we feel
When something we have dreamed about
Suddenly is real.

There are times when only a Mother's love
Can help us on life's way
And inspire in us, the confidence
We need from day to day.

Mother, thank you for your heart, faith and hope
And all your steadfast love
You were fashioned by the Angels
And sent from God above...

Happy Birthday Mum, enjoy your day, we love you very muchxxx


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Photo Hunters #8 2008 - Glass

Glass has so many uses:

It holds drinks


Who is that looking through the glass table top?


It holds drinks


Enjoy your weekend!

Lunch today

Today I had a leisurely, long lunch with my Aunty, Cousin and Ballerina. We enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Buddha's Wok & Grill, Sanctuary Cove.




A lovely little spot on the Gold Coast.

Happy 22nd Anniversary to US

22 Years ago today I married my best friend, soulmate and the love of my life.


Along the way we have had ups and downs but I would not change one second of our life together. The adventures we have shared, the tears, the laughter, the joy and everything else since then have made us who we are today - and I think we're damn good people.

Yeah sure we've made mistakes, but our love for each other has got us through.

Without a doubt our greatest achievement are our 2 wonderful kids. We haven't always got it right with them either, but without them our life wouldn't be complete. They are part of our lives and we love them immensely.


Nito has been known to say over the years that you get less for murder!!


And there aren't too many men who would renew their vows not once but twice!


So Nito here's to US and another 22 years and another 22 years after that!

Ooo. you make me live
whatever this world can give to me
It's you, you're all I see
Ooo, you make me live now honey
Ooo, you make me live
You're the best friend
that I ever had
I've been with you such a long time
You're my sunshine
And I want you to know
That my feelings are true
I really love you
You're my best friend

Photo Hunters #7 2008 - High

High in the sky:

This photo was taken as we were flying into Las Vegas

This photo was taken as we were flying to San Francisco:

A Prayer

This was emailed me to me and I thought it would be nice to share:



When I go walking in the morning before there’s anyone else around
I hear and see the little birds, and I see dew upon the ground
I see flowers before they open, I see “something” over there
It’s a time of day I really love, and I say a silent prayer


When I’m sitting at the table with my family, far a meal
It is far from being a quiet time, with the little ones’ raucous squeal
The teenagers are rowdy too, but it’s a time I love to share
For my family is my treasure, and I say a little prayer.


As I’m driving down the road, I’m sometimes driving among fools
Who drive too fast, weave in and out, and disobey the rules
Who force their way through traffic, and don’t seem to have a care
I hope they don’t hurt anyone, and I say another prayer


I’ve sometimes struggled with a problem, when something won’t work out
Known I had ability to solve it, but still had this nagging doubt
I know some people won’t believe me, but it is true, I swear
The answers seem so simple, once I’ve asked for help in prayer


There’ve been times when at the footy – and I admit that I’m one-eyed
When I’ve thought of asking for some help for our poor, struggling side
A prayer is pretty tempting, when the other side’s a threat
Though I must admit I have come close, I haven’t done it yet.


I look at problems of our world and the troubles that are faced
And at some in public office, who I’m sure are poorly placed
At solutions that seem obvious, but they just are not aware
And I guess at times like this as well, I think of them in prayer.


Before I go to sleep at night I reflect upon my day
I look at what I’ve done with my family, work, and play
Each and every day’s a bonus, since my heart gave me a scare
There is no way I’ll forget that, and I say a fervent prayer.


There’s not too much that happens in my world that I’m not thankful for
My community, my family, home, and work, and friends, and more
Yes, my life is pretty peaceful, though I don’t need to compare
But I thank the one who guides me, and I say a little prayer

Photo Hunters #6 2008 - I Spy

I SPY A BEAUTIFUL VIEW

Photo Hunters #5 2008 - wooden

I have gone with a completely different take on wooden.

I wooden want to live anywhere else:





Although there is plenty of wood in this photo.

Enjoy your weekend.

Time with Family

My brother and his family returned from their cruise today and I was lucky enough to be able to spend some time with them before they fly out tonight back to Adelaide:

Me and my brother


Jeff, Yvonne and girls


Jeff and Skaterboy


Some cool off time in the pool


Jeff and one of his princesses making funny faces

It was great to spend time with them today - they are on their way back to the airport for their flight!!

Beautiful sunrise

Well it might be the last weekend in summer for us, but it is certainly the first summer weekend we have had here on the Gold Coast. The temperature is heading for 35 degrees celsius today. I took Tom for a walk at 5.30am this morning and the warm winds were already blowing as the sun was rising. Not a cloud in the sky - airconditioning and pool weather - finally!!!!

Happy Birthday Nan

Happy Birthday Nan

I truly love you with all my heart
In my life you have played an important part
We now meet less often it is true to say
But you are in my thoughts every day
I hope you know how much you mean to me
My special grandmother you will always be.

Grandmother's Love

There are times when only a Grandmother's love
Can understand our tears,
Can soothe our disappointments
And calm all of our fears.

There are times when only a Grandmother's love
Can share the joy we feel
When something we have dreamed about
Quite suddenly is real.

There are times when only a Grandmother's faith
Can help us on life's way
And inspire in us the confidence
We need from day to day.

For a Grandmother's heart and a Grandmother's faith
And a Grandmother's steadfast love
Were fashioned by the Angels
And sent from God above.


From us to you with all our love

Cherry Tomatoes anyone?

From this -
To this -
Then this -
Too many just for us so off to work I'll take them -
Although I have discovered that Tommy doesn't mind a cherry tomato or 2 -