next generation of drummer

Benjamin absolutely loves music. It doesn't matter which instrument he is playing BJ plays wholeheartedly. On this particular night I found BJ playing the drums with his goggles on ("so I don't poke myself in the eye Mum") using the pool cue sticks (from the game Nick gave him) on the coffee table all the while listening to some Hillsong music. This may be a glimpse into the future of the next generation of drummers!!

Matthew's ROC award

Matthew has received a ROC (record of commendation) award from school which was presented to him on assembly. His teacher gave Matthew the award for 'an excellent attitude in all areas of school life' which he does try very hard to do everyday. It just really helps that Matty loves school!! We are so proud of you Matthew xxxx

memories

I was looking back at some photos of the kids and started down memory lane. So here are some photos of the kids before Lucy made her arrival!

Annie (18mths old) after a bath

BJ (2 1/2 yrs) copying what Daddy does!

BJ (2 1/2 yrs) and Matthew (4yrs) helping with the gardening

Annie (18mths) Matt (4 yrs) and BJ (2 1/2 yrs) making funny faces!

what all kids love to do

Lucy absolutely loves playing in the rain so when Mummy gave her permission to go splash in the puddles she did not need to be told twice!

things we have to do....

....so Daddy can have peace and quiet to work on an assignment!

So we headed out for a day of play. While Daddy was at home completing an assignment and poor Benjamin home sick in bed, the rest of us decided to take full advantage of a beautiful sunny day. After church we went on an adventure. Firstly, we stopped at the kite festival to look at all the kites and then we went to Scarborough Beach park for a play on the playground, fish & chips for lunch, a play on the beach and of course climbing the rocks. We had such a fantastic day with beautiful weather and plenty of laughs. BUT we did miss Benjamin and Daddy.

Benjamin's 1st certificate!

BJ receiving his certificate from 'Coach'

BJ and his first certificate

Benjamin has been waiting all season to receive his certificate and finally his time had come. BJ received the 'Most Improved Charger of the Match' award.

WELL DONE BJ!!!

A day to remember???

What a great way to start the day.....all the cherubs rushing into Mummy's room shouting "Happy Mother's Day!" and giving me lots of kisses and cuddles. Then they all gave me the presents they had made, bought from the schools Mother's day stall and the gifts they had chosen with Daddy, into the bed with me. Matthew had carefully chosen a water bottle for me that had 'World's Best Mum' written on it from the schools stall with a beautiful hand made card. Benjamin selected a beautiful necklace from the stall and also a very thoughtful and colorful hand made card, Annie and Lucy gave me a card that they had both written their names in (Lucy attempted to write her name and Annie corrected it!) Daddy and the kids also gave me some silicone baking ware (which is fantastic) and an 'Apple slinky machine' because Benjamin said that Mummy really needs one so I could give him apple slinky's for lunch!

Mummy and Matt with the water bottle

After such a lovely time in bed it was time for breakfast. While we were sitting down to breakfast, Daddy was very busy getting our picnic lunch organised. He did everything. From the picnic basket to the chopping of wood for a BBQ lunch to the organising of getting the kids in the car. Then off we set for Mt Glorious. Noonie (who had slept over so she could be with us for the whole of mother's day) decided to read to the kids in the car while we were weaving and winding along the Mailman's Track. This idea in the end turned out to be a wrong one! Once we started to ascend Mt Glorious, Lucy started to look pale, so as Mummy was looking for something for Lucy to hold in case she threw up, BJ said "Mummy I don't ....." and then proceeded to throw up which in turn immediately made Lucy throw up. BJ threw up all over the floor in the back back of the car and Lucy threw up all over herself and her car seat. Daddy pulled over as best as he could on the side of the road but then had to move and find a more safer option up the mountain a little further.

Annie, Matt, BJ and Lucy waiting on the side of the road

Daddy cleaning out Lucy's seat

Daddy and Noonie worked very hard to clean up the mess as best as they could with the baby wipes that were in the car and the giant plastic bags left in the car from camping! Mummy just watched over the kids as the smell did not sit well with me. Seeing as Lucy had to take off her clothes and Mummy not having a spare pair in the car for her it was time to head home. Therefore we enjoyed a BBQ lunch at home!

finally we all got to have some lunch

And that was Mother's Day!