An afternoon to look forward to

This afternoon we have a bit of a 'China gathering' taking place at our house. One of our batch buddies, with her two little girls from China, is coming to visit! Miss O and Alice are the age age and really enjoy each other's company, so I expect Alice will be all played out by the end of the day. We are also having another friend come along who has two gorgeous China girls. Miss E is almost 7 and Miss A is almost 4, and Alice has a bit of a hero-worship thing happening for them. So I am having a wee rest whilst Madame is asleep, and charging up the batteries for a fun-filled afternoon. Don't you just love Fridays???!!!

Thankful Thursday!

I have been pretty slack at keeping up this aspect of my blog - in fact I think I may have remembered to do it only once! Anyway, it's Thursday and I have so much to be thankful for, so here goes!!
-For my three gorgeous kids, each of whom is a unique blessing from God. For my eldest DD, who is beautiful, smart, funny and such a kind-hearted soul. For my DS, who is cheeky, mischievous, fun-loving and very fond of mummy-cuddles. For my sweet Alice, who grows and blossoms with every passing day.
-For the arrival of spring!! I was just outside hanging the washing on the line and noticed that it smelled like spring. Spring is my favourite season, and I am just loving this warmer weather.
-For good friends: both here and far away, those who I have met and those I haven't! It's funny how you can 'meet' people in cyberspace who become such close confidantes. I am very grateful for each and every one of my friends and all they do to enrich my life.
-For my lovely husband, who works so hard to provide for his family. He is one one life's true gentlemen, and I love him even more now than when I met him 15 years ago (admittedly, there was more lust than love back then!!!)
-For my health. For the fact that I can play with my kids, walk my dog every morning, and live life to it's fullest.

Well, that's about enough rambling for now. I must be off to enjoy this awesome spring day that God has provided for me. Blessings to you, all my friends near and far. xxxx

The Horror

Well, it's been almost a week since the hideous haircut and I have finally taken a picture of it. Yuk.......And yes OziMum, the topknot has been used to cover up the awful fringe!!!

Latest Pics

Enjoy! I particularly like the ones of Alice and her jie jie cuddling up!

The Great Hair Salon Massacre

No photos people as it is just far too graphic. I took it upon myself to trim Alice's fringe this weekend, and it ended up a little crooked. Nothing too bad, but to my obsessive-compulsive self it was noticeable, so I decided to take her to the salon to have it evened up. ARGHHHHHHHH!!! The silly girl hacked her fringe off!!! Instead of the hair sitting nicely just on her eyebrows as intended, she now has an arch-shaped fringe (a crooked arch at that) more than half way up her forehead. Add to this the cowlick she has (which is why the fringe must be kept reasonably long) and you will understand how truly awful it is. Poor little mite - thankfully hair grows back....

Another video for you

Alice playing in the mud - what a hoot! BTW, the stern, grumpy 'stop doing that' towards the end of the video is directed at my darling son who thought it would be fun to throw gravel at his sister whilst she sat in the mud....

Alice Goes Crazy!!

Some new pics

School holidays are almost done (sigh) and I have accomplished very little aside from spending some serious fun time with the kids. DS is currently on camp, and DD has her best friend staying for three nights, so Alice is LOVING the two big girls who cater to her every whim! Hope you enjoy the pics.

Happy Birthday to Me!!

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Well, it's that one day of the year where I have free reign to do as I please - or in a perfect universe I would! I turn 37 years young today, and most of the morning was spent at the hospital with DS, having ultrasounds, x-rays and blood test to investigate the reason behind his persistent tummy upsets. I do get to go out for lunch with my mum, however (her treat!) and my wonderful DH is currently in the kitchen preparing a huge sushi feast for tonight. He also bought me a very nice 2004 vintage cab sav which I am sure will go nicely with the sushi! I was thoroughly spoiled with some lovely gifts, and feel like a special person indeed. Now to convince myself that the wrinkles are, in the words of my old mate Adele, not wrinkles but laugh lines!!!

And a video!

Just a bit of footage from this morning's adventures!