Rachael's Notes...

Brisbane January 2012

2012-01-24T14:27:00.016+11:00

Bek, Jamie, Jord and me went to stay with our friends in Morayfield for 1o days this January.

^ Beach Mission ^

^ Hours and hours of Emperor, the very best card game! ^

3 of the 10 days we spent with our very own Hoggies! Drew and Madeleine came too. Here we are at midnight playing Mafia.

^ They have the absolute greatest scenery, it's identical to Lord of the Rings. I want to move there even more now! ^

^ The water hole ^

^ Red King ^

^ Homemade pizza by the outdoor fire ^

^ Girly photos ^

^ On the way back ^

^ Guitar Hero ^

^ Bissy's giant cookie ^

^ My favorite Mandy and me ^

^ At the airport, saying goodbye ^

We've been home since Saturday night, and have pretty much already booked our next trip. Much love xx

Looking Back on 2011 (which was too long ago to remember ;)

2012-01-10T17:06:00.015+11:00

{Stolen from numerous blogs...}

The Best Book I Read:

Would have to have been the Harry Potter series... one out of the seven, I'd say no.3 - Prisoner of Azkaban.

The Worst Book I Read:

There were a lot! It comes with going to Uni ;] The ultimate worse though, Truman Capote's 'In Cold Blood'

The Best Movie I Saw:

Ooh, that's hard. The ultimate one I saw at the cinema was the final Harry Potter, but apart from the cinema - The Hurt Locker totally gripped me.

The Worst Movie I Saw:

Mum brought to light a few from the 80s that she liked, and most of them I really didn't like. The one that has stuck in my mind the most vividly (probably because I watched it right through) was 'Terms of Endearment'.

My Favourite Holiday:

BRISBANE!!!

My Favourite Photo:

Er - just one, you say? Otay... cut a deal, make it two.

Two of my favorite people (and Bek...)

^ Madeleine and me during her stay in July ^

^ (Bek), Alice and me when Alice visited in July ^

My Favourite Moment:

Of 2011. I dunno, there weren't many. In fact there were so few that I don't think there were ANY. All of Brisbane was amazing.

My Best Food Experience:

Wow, seriously? I don't think I keep track of that sorta thing. Scoopy's in Bribie is pretty cool.

My Favourite New Thing:

My widdle iPad... he's so cute! (and pink, but oh well...)

My Blog Post With The Most Comments:

That would be: http://rachaelsnotes.blogspot.com/2011/07/jesss-21st-party.html

Favourite Blog Post By Another Blog Author:

Alice amazes me with each new post, so I'll just say her entire blog as opposed to a blog post =D

Favourite Song or Album:

I listen to a lot of music and a whole variety of genres (listing one song is out of the question - that's torture!) and even though I go through a lot of bands I think Anberlin 'Dark is the Way, Light is a Place' tops my ultimate.

Achievements You Have in Mind for 2012:

Not failing anything in my next semester of uni (what are the odds that that will happen?); catching up on the 10 week break I had from work (I forgot almost everything when I temporarily left due to the dislocated knee, and I've still not caught up).

~ And that is that =)

Today we got home from our family holiday at Maloney's Beach (awesome place) and tomorrow Jamie, Jord, Bek and myself leave for 10 days in Brisbane (more Bribie area and Tintenbar) so adios!

~ 2011 was so yesterday ~

2012-01-01T20:21:00.013+11:00

We pass from 2011 to 2012, within one second.

^One of my besties and me^

^UNO! Much fun^

^Chocolate fountain, plus lotsa food^

^Dudes will be dudes^

^Jess trying to give Anna a champagne shower while Karli encourages with laughing^

^Party popper collector^

^Watching the fireworks on TV^

My first [and hopefully not last] post of 2012 ^_^

::We had ourselves an Axelby Christmas::

2011-12-28T15:18:00.011+11:00

^Spruced up and ready for presents^

It was a nerf gun Christmas. Doesn't get more exciting! You wouldn't believe the amount of wars we've had *kiss*

The food took longer to cook than we had anticipated. What can I say, he got desperate ^

Jess, me and Bek. I do this every year =P

Karli and me ^

And to finish off, my favorite photo of me and my big brother =}

It's Chriiiistmasss

2011-12-11T13:52:00.005+11:00

Hope you have a good one!

Carols of the Bells (< --- youtube)

~Zachy's Birthday~

2011-11-27T18:25:00.005+11:00

~His precious little sister, Aimee~

~His precious big sister, Nadia~

~Letters to Zach~

~Releasing the balloons containing memories of Zach~

You'll NEVER be forgotten, little champion!

(~saturday, 26th November~)

^_~

2011-11-25T14:43:00.008+11:00

Heyyy!

I just submitted my FINAL assignment for this year!! now THREE MONTHS OF HOLIDAYYYYS!! XD

Up until I plan something with da friends, I'm just gonna lounge ^_^

Uni, as I said... is COMPLETELY over! for this year =P We had the book exhibition on Wednesday night, and I made xmas cupcakes ^.^

FNL (youth) end-of-year formal dinner was on last week. Tonight the year 5 kids are coming and next week is xmas themed =D

My book was highly embarrassing. This isn't what was printed, but it was the idea I had for it. I ran out of time, so the actual book is rubbish =[ I might re-do it and eventually get it re-printed =]

Well, you enjoy your Christmas! And be happy!! XD

ps. There were said to be some typos in my last post. I've spell checked and I can't find any here, ^_~

Yew!

2011-11-12T02:08:00.004+11:00

Yeah, I know it's ten past 2 in the morning... but I have a few reasons for not being in bed. Reason number one: it's just us four older girls here, so I'm not disturbing any little or old people =P Reason number two: I'm a uni student and all my assignments so far are going to be handed in late, unless I've spent the last and next few days up til late. Reason number three: my friend dared me to not go to bed until after two. I don't like backing down on dares, plus having two legit reasons makes it easier to fulfil ^_^

To mild uni issues - my illustrating of the little Japanese bullet train is OVER for ever and ever. I submitted the file for printing and marking today XD So much happiness! The unit isn't finished yet though; I still have to create an official poster for the exhibition and make 30+ cupcakes.

I'm sucking at Media and True Stories. By sucking, I mean pretty much failing =/

For Short Narratives, where we get to write fiction I'm on a role. So pleased! XD I've discovered my true genre for writing - Gothic Psychological Thrillers. Sounds creepy ;]

** ~ **

My friend who lives near me has a free pool for us to use, so I have something to look forward to on hot days now =] In below photo we went one hot Saturday, not too long ago. Just us in the photo, with Rob standing on the brick wall above taking photos. And frequent movie nights happen at the house down the road, too. Love ma friends!!

Too late for more, now it's twenty four past. But you see, I haven't ditched you at all. I'm just fairly busy with trying to live and accomplish, love and laugh.

Because I can...

2011-09-30T15:41:00.007+10:00

I'm updating again. We went to Floriade Night Fest on Wednesday; it was really fun but only if you have epic people with you ;]

And it was a great time to use not-so-rusty words on the [......] camera. Which doesn't like night-time.

^ The epic people ^

^ Bleeding lights ^. They were in sync with the music. Wicked stuff!

^ Stalls ^

Deserted you I have...

2011-09-26T16:37:00.005+10:00

So... study is plentiful and when I do computer stuff, it's usually to do my iPad and other media stuff, but I've actually missed Blogging! =P So I decided to update on the Colin Buchanan Concert to feel like I haven't deserted you =D

Being a staff member at Koorong means I got to be one of Colin's helpers! So other than setting and packing up I was on administrations ^ and crowd control - very fun! Colin's a scream, I laughed so hard!! And it's not just his stage self - we staff had lunch with him and he's just as crazy and high-larious!

(photos taken by my sis Jess^ Lack of is because the camera is a mong and has been stuffing up)

And it's getting *slightly* warmer, which is great. I'm actually over winter! Especially with being on Uni campus most of the time, it's nice to leave a building and enter warmth rather than bitter coldness.

My duty is complete - I've updated. Over and Out.

40 Hour Famine...

2011-08-18T21:00:00.001+10:00

... Starts tomorrow! I will go without food and Facebook for 40hours to raise money to help starving children in poverty areas of the world.

Click on the link to sponsor me!

40 Hour Famine

Start. Stop

2011-08-16T10:13:00.003+10:00

Heya!

I've only just started blogging again, but I'm going to stop pretty much. I've started full-time Uni, and will be working part-time and also doing normal stuff and helping at home. So blogging will be a last priority =]

Continue to email and comment and things, I'll talk soon! All the best as Spring approaches and life moves on....

Rach =]

::A Rustle in the Wind reminds us a Fairy is near::

2011-08-03T14:02:00.004+10:00

We're special...

2011-08-03T13:59:00.001+10:00

Read this to find out for yourself =P

Caring for your Introvert

Jess's 21st Party...

2011-07-27T14:05:00.011+10:00

Okay, I have here a few photos of Jess's party for those who aren't on Facebook =)

Birthday gal with some of her friends =)

Listening to speeches.

The cake!

Dancing!

(various photographers)

Zachy's last update

2011-07-01T16:29:00.002+10:00

Dear Church Family,

It is with sadness that I send out this email to let you know of Zach Bidwell’s passing Thursday 30 June at around 9am.

Simeon posted on the Pray for Zachy Facebook page yesterday:

“Zachariah Reuben Bidwell passed from this world into eternal life with Jesus this morning, 9am 30th June 2011. He died in his sleep, peacefully. Even though we want him back with us, he is in a far better place. He has been healed of all his disease, pain and suffering. We look forward to seeing him in heaven.”

I spoke with Sarah last night, of course the they are all distressed with Zach’s passing , but holding onto the comfort that Zach is now with our great God, free of pain, cancer & tears.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 “ ¹⁶ Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. ¹⁷ For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. ¹⁸ So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

Lynette Nancarrow

PRAY FOR ZACH!!

2011-03-25T12:41:00.008+11:00

Dear friends,

Zach Bidwell our grandson went into Randwick Children's Hospital on  12 June 2010 with stage 5 Burkits Lymphoma resulting in a protracted period  of Chemotherapy. Zach has had numerous operations on his little body to    remove cancerous lymph nodes in his abdomen, spinal punches every day  for 3 months, a brain shunt,  central feed line and drip line inserted  into his chest cavity  and  recently a colostomy bag because of bowel  damage as a result of the toxicity  effects  from the chemo. During his  stay in hospital Zach turned 3 years old and we and he  enjoyed a happy  birthday party along with all the other cancer kids. He and  the  family  had the pleasure to return home for a three week period over Christmas    returning to the hospital in January and February for a few days of  chemo.  Zach is  an incredibly brave boy for a 3 year old to go through  all this with  little  complaining. He prays always for all his friends  that he made while in the  hospital.

Last week in Canberra he had to have another blood transfusion and then   returned  again to Randwick in Sydney. Today he had a cell test to see if  there were any  cancer cells in his spinal fluid. Unfortunately, there is   really bad news, Zach  has had a relapse and has a high count of cancer   cells in his spinal fluid. There  are now few options left for his  treatment  except more vigorous chemotherapy with all the complications  that come from this  including more ulcerations and possible  brain  damage. Alternatively, a chemo  maintenance program to maximize his  quality of life and to keep him comfortable  so he can enjoy what little  time he has left to live.

Please pray now for Simeon and Sarah that they might make the right and  wisest   decisions about what is the best thing to do for Zach. They are  in a great deal of   grief about this and do not know what to do. Thank  you for all your prayers and   concerns, this may also again end up in a  protracted period of treatment.

Mark and Danielle Bidwell

Holiday Recap

2011-02-06T17:06:00.007+11:00

Well, I've had a very busy last few weeks - I wish I could tell you about it all, but unfortunately a brief recap is all I can afford to do.

In December, as you may know, we went to Tasmania for 2 weeks as a family. It was a good experience, although some of us are not willing to do it again any time soon.

We got home on New Year's Eve and Jamie and I were left with only 11 days to be at home before we were off to Brisbane for a 16 day holiday. The day of our flight departure from Canberra was almost cancelled because of heavy rain and flooding in Brisbane, but we managed to get in without any mishaps.

Jamie and I stayed with family friends for the whole time and it was the best holiday ever! Life changing!
During the 16 days, we partook in Beach Mission on Bribie Island and on Australia Day, the day before we came home, we went to the Louie Giglio/Chris Tomlin/Parachute Band concert. It was the best concert I've ever been to, partly because of our friends we went with and partly because it was just so epic!
The first day of our arrival in Brisbane my camera broke (lens jam); the first 3 times it stuffed up it was able to be fixed and I managed to get a few photos. But then sand got in the lens, and that couldn't be gotten rid of. So, that is the reason I'm not putting any up =P

We're starting back at school tomorrow. That means computer time will be even more limited, resulting in, more than likely, no blog posts for the next 4 weeks.

Hope you're all well and have enjoyed the school holidays! Happy Blogging! =D

2010 - 2011

2011-01-01T12:41:00.017+11:00

I haven't updated for a long while for many reasons. The first being, we went to Tasmania for two weeks over Christmas; the next reason, we spent the next four days chilling (in hot weather) with mum's parents who house sat while were away; yet another reason, we got a Wii for Christmas (from mum's parents =) which we've been totally absorbed in; and also we (Jord up) got the book box set of Harry Potter, which has totally taken up our time; yesterday a few of us went to see the new Narnia; and in a few days Jem and I are going to Brisbane for two weeks, which we've been excitedly planning for.

So, after a busy 2010, 2011 was going to be relaxed and easy going ... but already January is booked out!

Make the Yuletide Gay

2010-12-17T12:24:00.001+11:00

Did I tell you that I love Christmas? Like a lot.

From tomorrow we are going to be in Tasmania for 2 weeks (we have our grandparents house-sitting while we are away), so this Christmas is very different for us. We have opened a few presents already, but are still having stockings on Christmas morning, and when we get home we will do the other stuff. We didn't make mince pies this year, or host the Annual Axelby Christmas Carols, so it has kind of felt like a very un-traditional Christmas, including missing out on Eggnog. But we are going to do our best in Tassie.

Despite all that, I'm still all Christmased up - in the shopping malls they have Christmas decorations up and music playing, there are people all over the place buying exciting things and that gets me excited.

Michael is loving Christmas too... we are having a little trouble keeping him away from the candy canes on the tree but we're getting there =P Whenever I put him to bed he asks me to sing his favourite Christmas song and recently he has been looking through Christmas recipe books.

Lily has already started guessing (or trying to convince us) what her Christmas presents are and she stays awake rather late at night planning what she will pack in her back-pack, which Mum has already taken care of.

We are driving to Melbourne (8 hr drive, people - let's get excited!) and staying the night before we take the boat to Tassie. For the 2 week holiday we are only able to bring one backpack per person, plus an additional suitcase for the transportable Christmas presents. I have a very certain feeling that the car is going to be a tiny bit squishy....

I gave Jamie and Jordan their Christmas present early, because it would be convenient on the way to Melbourne - it was a new Christmas CD by Relient K. It's my new favourite, and Jamie has convicted me of stealing it - but I haven't really, I just borrow it when I need to... without asking. This is one of the songs off their album: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Today is going to be a bit of a hectic one because we have last minute things to do... I probably won't have much access to Internet in Tassie, but I will try to keep updated =)

Hope you're all having a lovely Holiday!!!!!! =)

Mercyme - God Rest ye Merry Gentelmen

2010-12-15T15:29:00.003+11:00

God Rest Ye Merry Gentelmen

(Youtube video clip)

Of Christmas and Decorations

2010-12-04T15:17:00.009+11:00

Our Christmas tree.

And Robert's tree, which he decorated himself. After he decorated it he said: "Mum, look at it! It looks like a blind person decorated it!"
And Daniel said: "No, Rob. It looks worse than that!"

Twinkle lights!

And Christmas cookies!

Christmas is so exciting! =)

Yet another Giveaway!!

2010-12-01T14:35:00.001+11:00

Alice is hosting another giveaway!!!! go here: Alice's Place

Seriously, it's worth it =P

Scrummy Cookies!

2010-11-30T14:25:00.012+11:00

~Taken from the "Wicked; Sweet Indulgences" cookbook~

::TrIpLe ChOc CoOkIeS::
Prep time 10 mins * cooking time 10 mins

Ingredients:
125g butter, chopped
1/2 tsp vanilla essence
1 1/4 cups (250g) firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup (150g) plain flour
1/4 cup (35g) self raising flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1/3 cup (35g) cocoa powder
1/2 cup (95g) milk choc bits
1/2 cup (75g) white choc melts
1/2 cup (75g) dark choc melts
(optional: 1/2 cup (85g) raisins. I don't add these)

Method:
1). Preheat oven to moderate. Lightly grease two oven trays.

2). Beat butter, essence, sugar and egg in small electric bowl with electric mixer until smooth; do not overbeat. Stir in sifted dry ingredients, then (raisins) all chocolates.

3). Drop level tablespoons of mixture onto prepared trays, allowing 5cm between each cookie; bake in moderate oven about 10 mins. Stand cookies 5mins; transfer to wire rack to cool.

Makes 36

Enjoy! =)

Bethany Grace Bodycare

2010-11-30T12:55:00.004+11:00

Bethany has updated her soaps - take a look!!! http://bethanygracebodycare.blogspot.com/

Our Thanksgiving

2010-11-25T08:32:00.023+11:00

We have never celebrated Thanksgiving before, but this Christmas we are going to miss out on our Christmas feast because we will be in Tasmania, so we thought we'd do it for Thanksgiving, along with the rest of the festivities. We had a sort of Christmas theme too, with red and green napkins and cherries and while the food was being prepared we watched a Christmas movie.

Michael was scared, so he put his hands on his face but looked at the TV through his fingers =P

The Punch!

Xenia is a friend from Sydney, who is staying with us for a few days. Here she and Jess are... posing, you might say =P

The table setting. Plain, but festive.

With a blanket of bacon, this turkey was very scrummy!

We went around the table saying what we were thankful for... Rob and Dan gave small speeches.

Then we went outside to 'walk off our dinner', but really to do a treasure hunt for the little kids.

And finally, we had dessert: White chocolate, coconut and raspberry Cheesecake!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE!

GIVEAWAY WINNERS!!!

2010-11-23T09:03:00.001+11:00

^^The winners are as seen above^^

Congratulations Alice ("Ocean Blue Set"), Madd ("Sky Blue Set") and Melody ("Earring Set")!!!! Melody, if you could send your postal address to my email: rach_the_axe@yahoo.com that'd be great! Madd and Alice, I already have your addresses and yours will be coming along shortly =)

Thank you to everyone else for entering my Christmas Giveaways! I wanted nearly everyone to win, but alas, that could not be =( Good news - there will be other giveaways! =) But not this year, or soon..... maybe in another 6 months.

Congratulations again, winners!! =)

Abby's Party

2010-11-21T14:55:00.018+11:00

On Saturday we went to Abby P's birthday party.

The birthday girl!

And again....

2010-11-20T15:02:00.001+11:00

You've got till Tuesday (2 and a half days) to enter the giveaway if you already haven't! Hurry, hurry, hurry!!

Christmas Giveaway Reminder!

2010-11-16T15:25:00.008+11:00

One more week for for a chance to win one (1) of the Christmas Giveaways!! If you haven't already entered, you may either comment on this post or HERE.

::As seen on previous post::

A blue beaded card, with a blue keychain and double ring, and a green keychain and set of hair pins. ("Ocean Blue Set")

Three sets of earrings, as seen above. ("Earring Set")

And a light blue bead/button card, red and green twisted hair pin with red keychain, and orange keychain with blue and orange hair pin set. ("Sky Blue Set").

Now, here are your instructions:
1). Leave a comment stating which set you want, using the name given.
2). Also in the comment tell me what your favourite Christmas song is.
3). If you have a blog, do a post just leaving a link to my name and saying that I am hosting a giveaway.

Giveaway starts today (Tuesday, 9th) and ends in 2 weeks time (Tuesday 23rd).

GOOD LUCK =)

Matt = 24

2010-11-14T14:06:00.003+11:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MATT!! =)

Muffin the Rabbit

2010-11-13T20:09:00.018+11:00

A friend gave us Muffin, and Lily (who we got it for) decided that his name suited him very well!

Josie has been watching him from the other side of the cage =P

He loves exploring his surroundings, even though Lily tries to prevent him because she thinks he 'might get lost'.

Thank you very much for the bunny, Matthew =) It's so exciting to have a rabbit again!

Christmas, with a touch of a giveaway

2010-11-09T14:14:00.012+11:00

It's that time of year again: 'Christmas giveaway' season.

Alice did one, Danielle is doing one and so am I. And with mine, I'm going to have three sets for three people to win. The first set is as seen below:

A blue beaded card, with a blue keychain and double ring, and a green keychain and set of hair pins. ("Ocean Blue Set")

Three sets of earrings, as seen above. ("Earring Set")

And a light blue bead/button card, red and green twisted hair pin with red keychain, and orange keychain with blue and orange hair pin set. ("Sky Blue Set").

Now, here are your instructions:
1). Leave a comment stating which set you want, using the name given.
2). Also in the comment tell me what your favourite Christmas song is.
3). If you have a blog, do a post just leaving a link to my name and saying that I am hosting a giveaway.

Giveaway starts today (Tuesday, 9th) and ends in 2 weeks time (Tuesday 23rd).

::Giveaways Galore::

2010-11-09T14:09:00.003+11:00

Danielle (HERE) is having a Christmas Giveaway!! Be sure to have a look and write a comment if you want to be entered in the giveaway =)

And, speaking of giveaways, I'll be hosting one shortly - so keep your eyes open!

Lily = 5

2010-11-09T10:54:00.002+11:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LILY!!

(= Lily's 5th Birthday Party =)

2010-11-06T15:12:00.017+11:00

Lily's party was a hit! She dressed up as a fairy and had plenty of fun, as did everyone else.

The jumping castle was a big hit....

....And so were the goslings!

Two adorable little boys playing table-tennis together =) It must have been a difficult match for such short people.

Abby and Lily, fellow fairies.

Chelsea was very excited about all the visitors, and had to be tied up out of the way.

Too Many Cats

2010-11-05T13:14:00.008+11:00

Ordinarily five is not a big number, but it is when you put it to certain things such as the amount of adult cats you have. Pat and Toffee, brother and sister, are four years old and the children of my cat. We had to get rid of them because they have long hair and it's impossible to keep them inside. Their fur gets caught and torn on barbed wire, leaving them in a miserable state.

I was fine about getting rid of them, but when I was waiting with them in the R.S.P.C.A they were trembling and meowing piteously and I wondered if it was really necessary. Pat's meow is usually a croak that rises in pitch, but inside that building amidst the strange smells and foreign creatures he meowed like a normal cat.

So, now we are down by two. Thank goodness!

"To be or not to be....

2010-11-02T15:35:00.022+11:00

....that is the question."

To be or not to be busy, is the actual question. And I have been rather busy.

Lily happens to be turning five soon, so we are throwing a small party for the little woman. As small as parties can possibly be, there still is a great deal of preparation.

We have had very slow Internet. Actually, it is pretty much no Internet because it is so slow. I would have been studying, but because of the slowness the pages expire before they download. The only things that do work are my blog, eBay and Yahoo, surprisingly enough =P

I have been reading a bit of Bronte recently.... I read Anne's book 'The Tennant of Wildfell Hall', which was very good. It was different to other books, especially comparing it to Austen, which I've never actually read. The main hero, Gilbert Markham, was far from perfect which is what I like, because it shows realism. Who in this world is perfect? None that I know of.... so yeah, that's what I like in books.

The other book I am in the process of reading: 'Wuthering Heights', by Emily Bronte. I am only up to chapter two, but so far so good.

* * * * * * *

There is more to my busyness, but it is getting late - 6:20 pm already. Time seems to fly - I am still getting over the fact that it is November. Shocking!

Slimy Goodness

2010-10-26T16:35:00.006+11:00

Mango is yummy!

Alice's Give-away

2010-10-25T14:06:00.001+11:00

Alice is hosting an Apron Give-away!!! Be sure to take a look and leave your comment, if you want to win =)

I thought it was Spring?

2010-10-16T15:20:00.006+11:00

And yet, we had snow this morning. Wild, thick snow.

Party no. 2 - Caitlin

2010-10-14T10:09:00.010+11:00

My cousin, Caitlin, turns twenty-one.

Caitlin

Sarah, Bethany, Caitlin

The gorgeous Sebastian and Emily

Tegan

The amazing Black Forest cake - made by the equally amazing chef, Andrea

Michael and Bek

Me and Grace

Abbie, Karli, Bronwyn

Kitti and Grace

Bridie and Jess

Charis and I

Party No. 1 - Karli

2010-10-11T17:44:00.017+11:00

Our cousin, Caitlin, had a birthday party (for her 21st - I'll post some pics later) on Karli's birthday, so we knocked Karli forward by a day and had a small, last-minute party for her on Friday night. We had an immense amount of fun, as we always do with special friends

I made Mars-bar cheesecake and Mum made Oreo cheesecake, both were rather delectable

Kathryn and Kitti.

Anna's wonderful photography. Seriously.

Bek and Deb, always 'fighting'

Kathryn and Jess

'Articulate', accompanied by heaps of laughing.

We also played Spicks and Specks and Mafia. When Jamie was the Narrator for Mafia he had the camera and took photos when the Mafia's put their heads up.

When I was killed I took the camera off Jem to see the pics he had taken and the first thing you notice is that Dad and Bek are awake. But not so... Dad is dead (supposedly) and Mike is raising his head.

This game in particular was a lot of fun, and it lasted for quite some time.

That's all for now folks.

Karli = 22

2010-10-09T06:27:00.004+11:00

HAPPY 22nd BIRTHDAY, KARLI!!!

Lunch Date with Special Friends

2010-10-03T15:37:00.009+11:00

As a family (Kitti included) we spent Saturday at the van D's house. Before we left our place we were dressed quite appropriately for the weather; by the time we arrived at their house it was the complete opposite. Wild, wet and very cold! But, that didn't dampen our spirits and we were very glad (and excited!) to see our friends again =)

Lily at the lunch table.

Busy preparation!

Naomi.

^^ taken by Naomi, on her camera^^

Maddy, Karli, Lara and Bek.

Karli and Naomi.

Michael stole the camera from Karli and took a photo of himself. Rather cute, hey?

Nathan, Lara, Bek and Jamie, along with Jord flashing the torch in the corner.

Maddy and I.

Kitti

2010-09-28T18:48:00.007+10:00

Kitti is our Au pair (live-in-nanny) from Hungary. Tomorrow will be a week since she arrived and she will be here for 5 months. Already she is part of our family, and we're all really glad to have her here!

(all photos, except as marked, were taken by Jess)

She spends a lot of time watching Michael, which they both love.

(I know this photo isn't of Kitti, but I couldn't help sharing it. This is the way Michael stands when he is idle or thoughtful - rather adorable, don't you think?)

^^ Taken by Nana on Kitti's camera^^

^^taken by Nana^^

Jess has taken Kitti sight-seeing to a few places such as Parliament House and Floriade. Oh, and Kitti saw her first ever kangaroo at our place. She was so excited!

Kitti is so helpful - She loves cleaning and helping make dinner. Her English isn't perfect, but it is enough to hold a conversation quite well; she has even taught the children a few Hungarian words.

Because it is the holidays Jess, Bek and I are helping out at our church's 'Kids Holiday Club' which goes for three days (today, tomorrow and Thursday) and Rob, Dan and Lily are coming along to it, so Kitti helps Mum with just Michael for the three days.

Well, that's all for now folks!

Tulip Farm

2010-09-23T16:51:00.016+10:00

Nana is here for a visit, and a few days ago Jess, Bek, Nana, Lily and I spent the afternoon at the Tulip Farm (now known as The Tulip Top Gardens).

It was a lovely time of day to go - the sun's heat was just right. Also, I was able to de-rustify my photography, which I have been neglecting as of late =/

^^ the above two photos taken by Jess ^^

^^ taken by Nana ^^

^^ the above two photos taken by Jess ^^

^^ taken by Bek ^^

Concerning Blogging and Businesses

2010-09-17T15:09:00.008+10:00

My friend Alice has just set up a blog for her sewing business. (It is private, so only invited people can look). I helped her set it up on Wednesday and Thursday, and today some pictures of her products have been put up. I'm so excited about it, even though it's not my blog =P I love fresh blogs, but looking at Alice's sewing is even better =)

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And speaking of Alice and businesses, Alice told me of her friend Bethany who makes soaps and other products like that and sells them HERE. I've spent so much time just looking at everything on there - it's an amazing site, and the soaps especially look so delectable!!

Mum

2010-09-10T05:42:00.000+10:00

Happy Birthday Mum!!

~ Wicked Fun ~

2010-09-05T18:10:00.009+10:00

On Saturday we four girls went to see 'Wicked' in Sydney. Mum drove us up and we took Nadia back home, after she spent all Friday with us.

The road trip.

Before seeing the show we met up with Xenia....

.... and we got rather lost, wandering in and out of plazas that weren't even near where we wanted to be!

I was so excited to see the posters everywhere and the title standing out!

The stage, before the show began.

'Wicked' was absolutely a.m.a.z.i.n.g!! To our complete delight there was a cancellation, so Xenia was able to see it with us! I had butterflies during the entire show because it was so beautiful ~ totally worth it!!! We bought the CD of the original cast and I got an awesome T-shirt, which has my favourite song on it ~ I love it so much! (Defying Gravity)

Telling a dramatic story before saying goodbye.

The Calendar Turns Over

2010-09-02T13:56:00.008+10:00

August has gone....

... Bring on September!

"Old Stlye Hollywood Party" - Girls Night Out

2010-08-22T00:48:00.000+10:00

"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” Audrey Hepburn

We had a fun night out at church this week...we dressed-up, played games and watched an old Audrey Hepburn movie!

|:: Sleep-over ::|

2010-08-17T12:17:00.008+10:00

Naomi, Lara and Maddy were down for Bek's Zone 3 Laser Tag party and they stayed over on Saturday night - we had a ball making popcorn, watching movies and talking until 2 in the morning.

Maddy and I made the popcorn.... this batch is caramel =)

Karli and Naomi making tea.

Zone 3

2010-08-16T08:23:00.008+10:00

For Bek's 18th we held a Zone 3 party with some of our friends. We obviously couldn't get photos during the games, but I snapped a few beforehand =)

Bek, Lara and Amy

Lily.

Me and Maddy.

Karli, Naomi, Kathryn, Jess and Deb.

Michael and Mum.

The Lazer Games were amazing! The 10 of us grouped into 3 teams (being: Scarlett, The Blue Bandits and Green Goblins); the first game my team came second (Maddy, Kathryn and I were the Green Goblins) and in our individual scores I came 10th. The second game my team were again in second place, and I somehow managed to come 6th. It was immensely fun and we all really want to do it again!

Spring is in the Air

2010-08-13T15:14:00.005+10:00

And we still have 18 days left of winter!

Sunday Lunch

2010-08-08T18:13:00.019+10:00

Emily and Rebekah's birthdays are one day apart, so we had a joint birthday celebration/catch-up with our two familes.

Emma (my cousin's daughter) 'playing' the recorder =)

Lily and Olivia playing hide-and-seek.

Measuring themselves. Believe it or not, Emily is five years younger than Bek. Isn't she adorable!

Spreading the Word

2010-08-06T20:30:00.002+10:00

Hey all,

Just a quick one to let you know that Hannah from Aspire is hosting a giveaway. Be sure to check it out =)

Rachael

Bek ~ 18

2010-08-06T08:10:00.003+10:00

Beloved

Ecstatic

Kind-hearted

Of Music

2010-08-04T23:05:00.005+10:00

Concerning Hobbits is a beautiful piece of music - Howard Shore, the man who composed it is such a genius!! I have listened to that YouTube clip so much that the 'replay' must be worn out from being hit so often. The beginning instrument is an Irish whistle (Tin whistle, Penny whistle and Irish flute are some of the other names for it) and I was so inspired after listening to the solos that I went on eBay searching for Irish whistles, and I found one.... well, actually I found two. Plus a book of tunes.

I bid on it and after a small amount of conflict with another bidder I won. I won two Irish whistles and a book if tunes for a very reasonable amount.

Jamie wanted to learn too, so that we can do duets once we are able. His is the green one, going down to a C and mine is the red, going down to B flat.

My first eBay purchase was successful = happiness!

~ Parisienne Presents ~

2010-08-02T13:37:00.009+10:00

Presents are always exciting, but even more so when they come from another part of the world.

Jess and Karli showered us all with gifts when they got home! I love mine so much =)

A black French bag ~ very pretty!
A black beret ~ rather stylish!
Eiffel Tower earrings ~ exquisite!
A bracelet with a high-heel, handbag, treble clef, 'R', and camera pendant ~ most elegant!
And two Parisienne t-shirts ~ immensely cool!

(mirror-image =)

It has ended....

2010-07-30T16:48:00.008+10:00

...And they're home again, after a whole six weeks of visiting Europe.

(Michael and Lily have sorely missed them, hence the 'group' photo!)

We're glad they're back =)

Les filles visitent l'Europe

2010-07-21T11:21:00.009+10:00

These are the postcards we've received from the girls while they've been over-seas.

Karli posted back a heap of books she had bought in Wales as well as pictures that were taken of her and Jess at Madame Tussauds. They were really awesome!

Chatting with them while they were in Ireland, via Skype.

We bought a French tablecloth....

... and French coffee!!

They're in Paris now and in eight days they'll be home!!! I'm so excited =)

Sonnet

2010-07-13T16:31:00.008+10:00

Books

Shelves and shelves are filled
with books by many authors and of many titles
The musty smell makes my senses build
as I roam through the large aisles

With many choices I stand bewildered
thinking which section to look through
the times seems never to be ended
I pick a book from within to peruse

I curl into a couch
then open the book I have chosen
the pages are smooth to touch
the story predicted is proven

I leave the real world to enter a fake
this is a journey I have longed to take.

First day in Sydney

2010-07-05T21:11:00.008+10:00

Setting the course.

Today the first 'exciting' thing I did was just that ^^

We've hired a GPS and it's amazing! Sydney is a lunatic place when it comes to cars, parking, and narrow roads... we're not used to such traffic but are doing well, considering. =)

^^ for dinner.

We did go to the hospital, but I wasn't able to take any pictures - I didn't have the camera handy. Zach cheered up a little at seeing the children, and Nadia and Lily had a great time playing in their fairy costumes. =)

More next time....

Hurry, hurry, hurry...

2010-07-04T19:08:00.014+10:00

Very quickly posting; I know I only just did an update, but I have a bit of an excuse =)

To begin with....

1). Toy Story 3 was excellent! A few of us went with Mum to see it on Saturday and in my opinion it was almost as good as the first Toy Story... which means it was very, very good!!

2). Tomorrow we are all (except for Dad) going to Sydney for five days; we will be staying at our friend's house while they are away. We are finishing off the cleaning and packing right now, which is why this is only short!

3). Yesterday I got the final mark for the 'Human Health' course I started in SP 1. I got a distinction, which I couldn't be happier with considering biology isn't my favourite topic!

Fortunately, that's all I have to report. I'll 'see' you next week!

Brief and Boring Update

2010-06-26T18:38:00.016+10:00

We haven't been doing too much recently because we're still adjusting to Jess and Karli being away, but life is still full!

::Our social engagements of this week were:

Sunday - a couple from Church came over to borrow tools for their new mail box, but ended up staying for dinner, dessert and a board game!

Monday - A friend came for morning tea and brought some yummy baking with her.

Wednesday - Robert had his final appointment with the dentist to reconstruct his front tooth.

Thursday - Mum took the boys and Lily to gymnastics, followed by grocery shopping and they (the boys) had their piano lessons.

Friday - I had my flute lesson and we had four people from church over for dinner.

::Yesterday - Friday - Rob found this cute little bird's nest near our strawberries. We think it may be a wren's nest... any ideas?

(Google Image)

::On Thursday we watched "Fantastic Mr. Fox". It was excellent! It is based on a Roald Dahl book, so naturally a bit... different, but it got a lot of laughs out of us. It also had great music, including a "Beach Boys" hit.

::Bek and I are doing an OUA course called "Creative and Professional Writing". I think Bek enjoys it a tad more than I do, I'm not as crazy about writing!

::I have finished the "Human Health" course, which I'm happy to be done with! I haven't received the over-all grade for the course though, but I think I got roughly 80%.

::The full-year course, "Academic Literacy Skills" is nearly completed! I only have one assignment and an essay left.

::Random, yet not random. Today Michael had a fancy to dress in Lily's clothes; when I took photos of him I couldn't say "Smile, Mike!" with an immediate result, I had to say "Show me your teeth." He's cute, as always!

A Little Man Has Turned Two!

2010-06-16T17:49:00.003+10:00

Happy Birthday Michael!!

Blog Headers

2010-06-15T20:00:00.003+10:00

If you have spare time to post a comment, I was wondering whether you would mind giving me your honest opinion.
I've been working on my blog header on Photoshop and came up with two worthwhile ones to be voted on for the permanent header. I also have a poll on the side of my blog, so if you don't get time to comment but want to vote then there's an option =)

Thanks!

#1 ^^

#2 ^^

Gone.... For Six Weeks.....

2010-06-15T15:33:00.008+10:00

Celebration

2010-06-13T16:29:00.009+10:00

Today is Grace's 6th birthday. It is also Michael's 2nd birthday on the 16th, and Jess and Karli leave very soon to go overseas. For a last family celebration, before the girls go, we went to the Ruby Restaurant for lunch. One of our very good friends, Amy, came also.

Jamie and Dan.

Amy and Jess.

Mum and Dad.

Dan using chopsticks.... and hands :P

Amy and I were the only ones who lasted the whole meal without using normal cutlery =) We were very proud of ourselves!

All of us at the table (s).

The entire family. We haven't ever been able to get a family photo with Grace, but Amy made it possible by being our photographer.

Michael + Crayon = Disaster

2010-06-05T09:13:00.006+10:00

He has been told time and time again: "Only draw on the paper!" and yet he wanders off to whichever wall is not out in the open and he scribbles all over it. He knows the consequence, too!

Punishment was sure to follow, but this time we couldn't help laughing (behind his back!)..... "Harold and the Purple Crayon" had turned into "Michael and the Purple Crayon".

Let us love winter, for it is the spring of genius ~Pietro Aretino

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(stars).

(my breath in the cold night air).

Garage Hymnal Concert

2010-05-26T13:08:00.005+10:00

The Garage Hymnal hand stamp.

fUnNy FaCeS

2010-05-21T00:09:00.000+10:00

Our two youngest children are very unique! Here are two examples.....

Ma (my Mum's mother): 'Lily, can you wink?'

Lily: 'Yes.'

Ma: 'Show me how you do it.'

Lily, closing her left eye: 'This my wink, and it comes with a sneer!'

Jamie says: 'Do your face, Michael'.

This is what we get!

This face isn't funny, but it is most adorable!

And Mickey J. brushes his teeth with Po.

Their uniqueness makes them cute =)

♥ Georgia's Baptism ♥

2010-05-18T07:47:00.001+10:00

On Sunday little Georgia was baptized! Below are some of the photos taken at the picnic....

Bek and Mi.

Karli.

Jamie.

Angus and Lachlan.

Jane.

Georgia and Emily.

Olivia.

Emily and Jess.

Erin.

Lily.

Dan.

Bethany.

And finally, a gorgeous Sebastian!

Our House, it has a crowd; there's always something happening....

2010-05-15T17:11:00.002+10:00

Just thought I'd do a quick catch up post, to inform you of the latest news =)

1). My cousin's almost-three-month-old baby is being baptised on Sunday and we are going to their church for the occasion and afterwards are having a picnic lunch together.

2). From Thursday to Monday we have Mum's parents staying with us; they are down for Georgia's (my cousin's baby) baptism.

3). Last night Carla and Alistair stayed the night at our home. At lunch time today they left. We had a really enjoyable time catching up with them!

4). Bek teaches our little children their lessons, as you may know, and they are all learning so much! Robert excels at drawing and maths, Dan at reading, and Lily can write, sing her alphabet, and read.

She drew and wrote this ^^

5). Michael is just as mischievous as ever! He is talking a lot more than he used to, but they are mainly words that he really needs to know :P When he doesn't want to go to bed he gasps and says in a small voice "dark".

This picture was taken after he scribbled on the wall and was told off. He sulked in this position for about fifteen minutes.

When they watch "The Wiggles" (which they love!) they are often found in this position.... isn't it cute?

6). At the end of June I am playing my flute at a concert. It will be the first time I have ever performed, and I am so excited! My teacher and I have to discuss what song/s I will play &c. but at this stage, I am playing "The Rose", with her accompanying on the piano. But we have quite a few things to discuss before the concert, so we might find something else for me to play.

7). When I did a photography course in May-June last year I met a girl called Antoinette, who was doing the same course. We chatted whenever possible and Jess spoke to Antoinette's mother a few times. About six months later Mrs. L. sent Mum an email asking whether I would like to catch up with Antoinette and do some scrap-booking and photography; we tried to settle a time to make it work but 6 months after that we still hadn't done it. This Wednesday morning Mum got a call from Mrs. L., who had the news that they were moving out to Wamboin; Mum was very excited and after the call she told us what number they were moving to. We looked it up on Google Earth and were surprised to find found... it is only two doors down from us!! We can't wait till August, which is when they'll be moving in!

These are the most recent happenings in my life.... but tell me, what's been keeping you busy these days?

Photoshop

2010-05-12T15:52:00.000+10:00

It's taken me a while to get this post up, but it is finally done! I have the befores and afters for you to see the difference; I didn't put up the before of the very last one, but the edited one I really like =)

Before ^^

After ^^

Before ^^

After ^^

Before ^^

After ^^

Before ^^

After^^

Before ^^

After ^^

So, what do you think??

♥ My Party ♥

2010-05-09T21:11:00.020+10:00

Today is my 16th birthday! I had a party last night, inviting a few of my friends for dinner and dessert as well as games.... we all had a ball!

Party bags for the girls!

Lily, Karli, Kathryn and Janette.

At the dinner table.

Musical Chairs!

Janette and Mike.

The cakes!

Jess.

Playing Mafia!

Voting!

Me.

Jamie and Amy.

New Camera

2010-05-02T14:56:00.010+10:00

In the previous post (see below) I mentioned something about our new camera; Mum got it with her flybuys points for when Jess and Karli go overseas. It is a travel size, rose pink, Panasonic Lumix, and although the quality is not as good as a Nikon or Canon SLR, it certainly beats them in size!

Here is a picture of it:

Oh, and I thought you might like to know, that this photo has been touched up slightly with an early birthday present from Mum and Dad..... Photoshop!!! I hope to do a post soon enough on before and afters =)

Saturday Lunch Date

2010-05-01T17:59:00.007+10:00

What a lovely day this was to spend with such lovely people!!! The T. family are good friends of ours and we always enjoy catching up with them.

These photos were all taken on our new camera, which we got for the girls' overseas trip; I have been trying it out.... it's amazing!

Thank you very much for having us =)

MiSnapz Button

2010-04-27T10:57:00.004+10:00

Lydia over at SSC Photography made me a blog button for "MiSnapz". Thank you so much, Lydia!

All you need to do is right click on the button and copy it your desk top, then upload it as a picture on your blog's sidebar =)

Our house... in the middle of our street

2010-04-23T17:02:00.019+10:00

Our house is full of busy people - busy people and busy times.

This month has been particularly busy for our family. I think I have posted enough to keep you up-dated with the social things we have had on, but there are a few little extra things you may want to know.

At the moment, I am studying two OUA courses online. I have two assignments due before the 10th of May - they are keeping me very busy!
The first course I started was Academic Literacy Skills; I have one year to complete it. I have finished the rough draft for the second assignment, and now I just need Karli's time to help me finalise it. The other course is Human Health and it goes for thirteen weeks; for that course I have finished the draft for the second and final assignment.

These courses continue through school holidays; I don't mind though, because this sort of study is fun =)

Besides keeping busy with my courses, I also have flute lessons on Fridays. They are going very well and with each new lesson I love it more! The week before school holidays I was given my first Pop song to learn - when I play it during my lesson, Donna (my teacher) plays the harmony and it sounds so beautiful!

This is just 'cause Michael is beautiful.

I'd be very interested to know what sort of things you've been up to!

~ Rach

Little 'n' Lovely Holiday

2010-04-18T07:53:00.000+10:00

In the previous post I made mention of four girl-friends.... They came down from Bowral and Bundanoon to visit the Art Gallery and stayed for Sam's party, leaving the next day. And we went with them. Mrs. vD had the idea of us spending all day Friday and the beginning of Saturday with them, just to catch up. So, we caught the train and had a little holiday =)

Beth (far left at the back) and Madd (checkered blue top) are from Bundanoon. We stayed with Maddy (red top) and Lara's (in the front, middle) family in Bowral.

Day One:

Day Two:

(Photo courtesy: vD's)

(Photo courtesy: vD's)

Sam's Party

2010-04-17T18:54:00.007+10:00

Sam is now 20. The day after his birthday he held a party; me, my three sisters and four girl-friends were a few of the people that attended.

(All photographs courtesy of : vD's)

The birthday man along with Maddy, Madd and Lara.

Playing Billionaire...

... And spoons.

Last Day

2010-04-13T18:20:00.005+10:00

Yesterday was our last day with the Hoggies, so we did a few exciting things; such as visiting the old Parliament house:

Having a breather:

Walking through the new Parliament House:

And Ice-Skating:

Sadly, they left today. And we can't wait to see them again!

Joseph Platt - Stay With Me

2010-04-11T15:48:00.001+10:00

Picnic

2010-04-07T11:53:00.001+10:00

The Happy Hoggies (see post below) wanted to meet our friends while they were in Canberra; a picnic was thrown together and very much enjoyed!

The Happy Hoggies!

2010-04-07T06:05:00.001+10:00

Here I have a few of the pictures we took of our visit with the Happy Hoggies! They stayed for four nights and on Saturday they will come back for another three nights, so expect more photos =)

Before church.

Hunting for Easter eggs....

Jordan: 12!

2010-04-04T17:54:00.004+10:00

A boy of very strong character with a wonderful sense of humour....

... Happy Birthday, Jord!

Giant Bunnies

2010-03-28T18:37:00.007+11:00

Jack and Jill Rabbits

Click on the link above to watch how giant chocolate bunnies are made.... they are certainly my type of chocolate egg!

(Google Image)

More Than Chocolate

2010-03-28T17:58:00.013+11:00

Last night our church held yet another function for ladies.... the theme, chocolate!

The highlight of the night.... the fondue fountain!

Fiona sang a few of her songs based on Easter.

Two of the slips of paper with chocolate related facts and quotes. In order to read the text, click on the picture.

Our Little Holiday

2010-03-23T15:23:00.017+11:00

We travelled up to Wollongong for Carla and Alistair's wedding (see post below) a day early, in order to have a little holiday. We stayed in three motel rooms and were at walking distance from the beach. Below are a few of the pictures we took.

♥ Alistair and Carla's Wedding ♥

2010-03-22T13:22:00.012+11:00

Our Tassie Visitors =)

2010-03-08T12:27:00.011+11:00

Photo of the Day

2010-03-06T09:17:00.000+11:00

Random Poem...

2010-03-05T16:55:00.008+11:00

"Smart"

My dad have me one dollar bill

'Cause I'm his smartest son,

And I swapped it for two shiny quarters

'Cause two is more than one!

And then I took the quarters

And traded them to Lou

For three dimes - I guess that he don't know

That three is more than two!

Just then, along came old blind Bates

And just 'cause he can't see

He gave me four nickels for my three dimes,

And four is more than three!

And I took the nickels to Hiram Coombs

Down at the seed-feed store,

And the fool gave me five pennies for them,

And five is more than four!

And then I went and showed my dad,

And he got red in the cheeks,

And closed his eyes and shook his head -

Too proud of me to speak!

Shel Silverstein

Sunset

2010-03-02T15:54:00.007+11:00

I went for a walk in the cool Autumn weather yesterday evening and felt inspiration for photography, which I haven't felt in a long time =)
After three successful shots the battery died; I'll try again some other time... with a full battery =P

Questacon

2010-02-26T15:11:00.010+11:00

Excursions are classed as our lessons, which we are very glad about. We love going to Questacon! It is full of scientific facts and investigations - that's the part we like =) Our favourite room is on the ground floor.... it's full of exciting things such as: the 'free fall' (a giant slide, as shown in the photos) the Terror Track roller-coaster, and la guillotine, to just name a few!

Dinosaurs.

In the baby room.... Michael loved to watch the water fountains =)

In the roller-coaster there was a screen that made you believe you were really on a track, when really you were only moving around inside a simulator.

Jess and Amy in front of the spinning circus tent.

Jess having her head chopped off =P

Robert was very unsure about going down the slide...so he didn't!

Checking out the height.

In the kaleidoscope box =)

Jordan was the first of us who was game enough to go down.

Then Jamie went. I really like this photo =)

Dinner Time....

2010-02-25T18:10:00.003+11:00