Second rugby game and first win!!

Today Darcy had his second game of rugby and they played fantastically. I literally didn't have a spare second to take a photo as they kept scoring try after try. This season they are scoring properly with 5 points per try (they don't convert yet) so the final score was an amazing 80-10 with Darcy getting 8 of their 16 tries! What a little star! I was so proud.
He had so much fun telling family and friends.
I'll have to really try (ha ha) to get some photos next week.

Darcy had his first rugby game of the season last Saturday but I was so busy keeping score (I'm Team Manager) that I only managed to get one photo of them warming up.


On Sunday we went to an Open Day at our local Fire Station and DH had a go with the special equipment they use when they attend car accidents.



They showed what happens when a pot of oil is left on the stove. After showing us what to do to put it out, they showed us what NOT to do by poring some water on it. It was amazing and everyone was shocked especially the kids. We could feel the extreme heat from behind the safety barrier.

A day at the pool.

We had a lovely afternoon at the pool yesterday. A whole lot of homeschoolers were there having swimming lessons so the kids were able to catch up with some kids they had met before.






It was a gorgeous day and the kids went back and forth between the outdoor pool and the warmer indoor one.



DD10 and DH had a good look at some pregnancy books together. They are looking at the differences between identical and fraternal twins.

We're having another baby!!

We just found out last week that I'm pregnant!
Pretty exciting and scary - mostly exciting but as I'm no spring chicken (39 last month) it's a little scary.
I have a doctors appointment today which I'm really looking forward to.

The kids are absolutely rapt especially DD10. She's going to be my big helper and keeps talking about all the things she will be able to do for me.
That will be such a change from when I had them (8 & 10 years ago) as I did an awful lot of it on my own.

At this early stage I don't want to go on too much, but I'm looking forward to getting past that 12 week stage and then we can start to shop!! LOL

Out for dinner

It was my Dad's birthday yesterday and the whole family (8 adults & 5 kids) went out for dinner at an Irish pub. I think it was the first time ever that we've all been out to a restaurant so it was a very special occasion.
The meals were huge and yummy but unfortunately I was feeling very nauseous and so I only had a couple of bites of garlic bread and a ginger beer.
Afterwards we went next door to a Gelato shop and had dessert there.



It was a great night and the kids had a blast.

Birthday party at the local pool.

Awesome toys

The little boy (2 yrs) I look after loves playing with toy cars and we have a lovely collection of all different kinds.

This is the one that took his fancy today though - homemade by my hubby.



Isn't it cute.

Funny dogs

We were at my friends the other day and one of her dogs decided he just had to come inside, even with the door shut!




One of her other dogs decided he just had to wear a dress.....seriously he wriggled into it himself.

Painting fun

You Are a Rose

You are a total alpha dog who tends to be a leader. Your friends depend on you to hold things together and make decisions. Potential lovers are drawn to your raw power and strength. While you are the center of attention, you are secretly introverted and a bit shy.

What Flower Are You?

Easter eggs and veges

The kids have lots of fun chopping up old veges and "making' all sorts of dishes.







My Mum usually hides something in her garden for the kids at Easter....this time it was a rabbit.

A funny fill-in

Your Spelling is Perfect

You got 10/10 correct. Your spelling is excellent. You also have a great memory and eye for detail.

How's Your Spelling?

A day at the beach

Our Home Educators group went to the beach for the afternoon.

We were on our way to our Home Educators beach trip when we saw some interesting things going on in the channel.
Apparently they are building a diversion wall to change the water flow. More information about it here.

Your Heart is Blue and Green

Your heart is open and dynamic. You are flexible, optimistic, and expressive. You bring honesty and intimacy to relationships. You're good at expressing your needs to your partner.

What Are the Colors of Your Heart?

You Are 60% Left Brained, 40% Right Brained

The left side of your brain controls verbal ability, attention to detail, and reasoning. Left brained people are good at communication and persuading others. If you're left brained, you are likely good at math and logic. Your left brain prefers dogs, reading, and quiet. The right side of your brain is all about creativity and flexibility. Daring and intuitive, right brained people see the world in their unique way. If you're right brained, you likely have a talent for creative writing and art. Your right brain prefers day dreaming, philosophy, and sports.

Are You Right or Left Brained?

You Are Very Normal

You scored 75% normal on this quiz You are normal in practically every way. Yes, you're average. But average definitely doesn't boring. You just fit in well with the mainstream. Why You Are Normal: When you're in a car, you prefer to be the driver You find the Macarena to be the more embarrassing dance You would rather be pale than tan You think glasses can make someone more attractive You rather be screwed over than screw someone else over

What's Normal About You... And What's Not?

You Are the Super Ego




While some people may think first and act later... you often don't act at all.

You rather be safe than sorry, and you take ethics pretty seriously.

Like everyone, you have some pretty crazy desires. But unlike everyone, you restrain yourself.

You have high standards for your own behavior. And you happily exceed them.

Are You Id, Ego, or Superego?

Anything can be a table!

Garages and flower arrangements

Darcy created his first flower arrangement today with a teeny bit of help from Nana.
All the flowers (dahlias) and greenery are from Nana's garden.


Yay!!!...our kitset double garage finally arrived from Skyline garages.
Now all we have to do is lay the concrete and then put the garage together!