On video screens in planes

We went to dinner tonight (local Thai restaurant) with the kids and started chatting about where it would be fun to go for holidays. Ella said Japan or China, Jasper wants to go to Africa and they both think Tasmania would be fun. We asked what they think about going

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JJ's Birthday

My baby turned 7 years old on Sunday, and we celebrated with a pool party on Saturday at the local swimming centre.Jasper definitely understands the difference between your ‘real’ birthday and the day of a birthday party, and was very excited both mornings. We spent Sat morning baking and

JJ's Birthday

My baby turned 7 years old on Sunday, and we celebrated with a pool party on Saturday at the local swimming centre.Jasper definitely understands the difference between your ‘real’ birthday and the day of a birthday party, and was very excited both mornings. We spent Sat morning baking and

JJ's Birthday

My baby turned 7 years old on Sunday, and we celebrated with a pool party on Saturday at the local swimming centre.Jasper definitely understands the difference between your ‘real’ birthday and the day of a birthday party, and was very excited both mornings. We spent Sat morning baking and

JJ's Birthday

My baby turned 7 years old on Sunday, and we celebrated with a pool party on Saturday at the local swimming centre.Jasper definitely understands the difference between your ‘real’ birthday and the day of a birthday party, and was very excited both mornings. We spent Sat morning baking and

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Monty's first outing

Today we handled Monty properly for the first time. He has settled very well into his cage and relocated from being buried under the newspaper to curling up in the log. When he decided to come out this evening we thought it was time to have our first go at

Monty's first outing

Today we handled Monty properly for the first time. He has settled very well into his cage and relocated from being buried under the newspaper to curling up in the log. When he decided to come out this evening we thought it was time to have our first go at

Monty's first outing

Today we handled Monty properly for the first time. He has settled very well into his cage and relocated from being buried under the newspaper to curling up in the log. When he decided to come out this evening we thought it was time to have our first go at

Monty's first outing

Today we handled Monty properly for the first time. He has settled very well into his cage and relocated from being buried under the newspaper to curling up in the log. When he decided to come out this evening we thought it was time to have our first go at

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Monty the python

We have new addition to the household. Monty the Murray Darling Carpet Python (or Morelia spilota metcalfie). The kids have wanted one for quite a while now, with Ella insistent on a “snake birthday party” even back in September. We agreed with them if they could save the money, we’

Monty the python

We have new addition to the household. Monty the Murray Darling Carpet Python (or Morelia spilota metcalfie). The kids have wanted one for quite a while now, with Ella insistent on a “snake birthday party” even back in September. We agreed with them if they could save the money, we’

Monty the python

We have new addition to the household. Monty the Murray Darling Carpet Python (or Morelia spilota metcalfie). The kids have wanted one for quite a while now, with Ella insistent on a “snake birthday party” even back in September. We agreed with them if they could save the money, we’

Monty the python

We have new addition to the household. Monty the Murray Darling Carpet Python (or Morelia spilota metcalfie). The kids have wanted one for quite a while now, with Ella insistent on a “snake birthday party” even back in September. We agreed with them if they could save the money, we’

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Adelaide

We headed to Adelaide on Saturday the 27th of December. As we still only have the mini-moke, we hired a Toyota Prius; it was interesting driving a car that had an on / off switch to start it up! The trip over was very smooth, we travelled in convoy with Mum

Adelaide

We headed to Adelaide on Saturday the 27th of December. As we still only have the mini-moke, we hired a Toyota Prius; it was interesting driving a car that had an on / off switch to start it up! The trip over was very smooth, we travelled in convoy with Mum

Adelaide

We headed to Adelaide on Saturday the 27th of December. As we still only have the mini-moke, we hired a Toyota Prius; it was interesting driving a car that had an on / off switch to start it up! The trip over was very smooth, we travelled in convoy with Mum

Adelaide

We headed to Adelaide on Saturday the 27th of December. As we still only have the mini-moke, we hired a Toyota Prius; it was interesting driving a car that had an on / off switch to start it up! The trip over was very smooth, we travelled in convoy with Mum

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Christmas 2008

It’s been a busy holiday period but we have all survived it safe and well.  Both Karina and I started back at work today, so it seemed time to update the blog as well before the season is really over!The kids were both very excited (of course) on

Christmas 2008

It’s been a busy holiday period but we have all survived it safe and well.  Both Karina and I started back at work today, so it seemed time to update the blog as well before the season is really over!The kids were both very excited (of course) on

Christmas 2008

It’s been a busy holiday period but we have all survived it safe and well.  Both Karina and I started back at work today, so it seemed time to update the blog as well before the season is really over!The kids were both very excited (of course) on

Christmas 2008

It’s been a busy holiday period but we have all survived it safe and well.  Both Karina and I started back at work today, so it seemed time to update the blog as well before the season is really over!The kids were both very excited (of course) on

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Visitors for Christmas

Friday was my first day of annual leave for the Christmas break. 17 days off to look forward to! We got straight into the swing of things with a few visitors.Jaspers teacher from London, Miss Bell (Amanda) has an Australian boyfriend, Andrew who is from Melbourne so she’s

Visitors for Christmas

Friday was my first day of annual leave for the Christmas break. 17 days off to look forward to! We got straight into the swing of things with a few visitors.Jaspers teacher from London, Miss Bell (Amanda) has an Australian boyfriend, Andrew who is from Melbourne so she’s

Visitors for Christmas

Friday was my first day of annual leave for the Christmas break. 17 days off to look forward to! We got straight into the swing of things with a few visitors.Jaspers teacher from London, Miss Bell (Amanda) has an Australian boyfriend, Andrew who is from Melbourne so she’s

Visitors for Christmas

Friday was my first day of annual leave for the Christmas break. 17 days off to look forward to! We got straight into the swing of things with a few visitors.Jaspers teacher from London, Miss Bell (Amanda) has an Australian boyfriend, Andrew who is from Melbourne so she’s