Lunchtime special
byEvery time I have to buy my lunch at work I inevitably spend about $10. My favourite lunch, a BLT with olives and a…
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A shadow over our hearts
byWe’ve had a very sick friend staying with us this week. I’ve known CJ for over twenty-five years and he’s been the staunchest of…
The simple world of the Peg Fairies
byHow much money have we wasted on toys over the years? I really have to wonder. Today Tracey made Peg Fairies with Miss3, keeping…
Rocky Horror Picture Show
byHad a great night watching a late night showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show at the local cinema. Took an old friend, CJ, from Brisbane and a Rocky virgin, Miss15.
Lots of frocks
byThere’s a sale on! We usually wait until the January and July Target sales to stock up on kid’s clothes, but there were some…
Miss15 brings a baby home
byMiss15 tells me this is as close as I’m likely to get to a grandchild for the foreseeable future, which suits me fine. The…
Skipping down the discount aisles
byA discount super-market is worth it’s weight in pasta penne. We’ve been spending up big lately on trips away and parties and it’s time…
Taking the family on a weekend away with work
byIt’s coming up to that magical time of the year – Christmas. I took the family away to our staff Xmas party this year…
Miss6 turns Miss7 today
byHappy Birthday to our big little girl 🙂
Oh my Dog, what have we done?
byThis strange rat-like creature is our beautiful Jazz, freshly shaven and feeling a little outside her comfort zone. Actually we didn’t expect to have…
Princess games
byFish took on a bit of a spin tonight for the much-enjoyed Family Night. Princess Fish is now all the rage in the Big…
Thought for the month of November
by“When he took time too help the man up the mountain, lo, he scaled it himself.” Tibetan Proverb
Halloween Party
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All Hallows Eve, Eve
byPreparations are well underway for Miss6’s seventh birthday celebration and our Halloween party. As I’m a little excited about being unleashed in the kitchen…
Basket case
byTracey here 🙂  Bruce has been slogging away at this blog constantly over the past few months, while I get the enjoyment of laughing…