Post, Post, Post Bonfire

Well, life has gotten the better of me but here all the photos of the bonfire.  I didn't get a lot of photos because the battery died.  Leave it to me to forget to charge the battery.  

It turned out pretty good.  We definitely had plenty of food and cooking on the barbie (as the Aussie's call it) was so much better and easier than the fire last year!    

Adeline had such a fun time with all the girls.  They were camping out in her room playing with all her toys so I didn't get any pictures of her.  Darn!  Sorry.  After everyone left, Adeline started crying and said, I want to go to bed now.  It was 9:30.  She was toast!  Oh and the American marshmallows were a hit compared to the Aussie ones!  We definitely  know how to make better s'mores!

And uh, excuse all the eyes being closed...I guess the flash was too bright!!  Ha!

Checklist

Kitchen clean......check

Bathroom clean......check

House dusted......check

Food purchased.....check

Lets see....whats left...

Laundry

Mop floor

Clean toilet room

Plan Sabbath school lesson (Yikes!)

Cook lots of food

Well, it doesn't seem like I have a lot to do but I can guarantee you my Daniel (and my heart) is feeling the pressure.

Am doing some meditative breathing to try and calm myself down.  Hope that works!  

Will keep you updated...

Craving a coke,

Aussiewife

Do you ever wish that you had something and then when you get think that maybe, just maybe, you asked for the wrong thing?  That is me right now.  

We are having our bonfire this weekend and have now included it as a church social...being the cool social committee leader that I am, I have planned a super fun weekend for all....uh what was I thinking!!!!!!  

More headache to come,

Aussiewife

I am Not BatGirl

We have bats.  Grey Headed Flying Foxes to be exact.  While I am laying in bed at night, I hear them screeching and echoing against the trees.  Now, I always thought bats were fascinating creatures.  I can remember when Daniel and I first met, I drove him 3 hours to Austin Texas to see the bats there.  And back then that was a long way, back then anything longer than 15 minutes was a long way.  Now 3 hours seems like nothing, like going grocery shopping...oh yeah, that is how long it took me to go grocery shopping.  

Anyway, back to my Daniel....I brought  a few blankets and we bought ice cream waiting for the sun to set while we cuddled and kissed not caring the it smelled like a dump yard from all the bat poo.  Then just when you thought they would never come out from under the bridge, hundreds and thousands of bats came flying out.   At this point it was pretty much too dark to see them but I don't think either of us cared.  

         (In the park waiting for the bats...I always loved his Elvis curl!)

So when I moved here, I had no idea that this is the perfect climate for bats.  And even until last week, I would point them out to Adeline as the sun would set.  But that was before....

before the endless screeching

before the constant echoing 

and before the sleepless nights.

But I can't get too upset at the bats.  They did give me a reason to impress my husband and seduce him into marrying me and well, you know how that worked out.  

Tired and totally in love,

Aussiewife

Grammy's Visit

Welcome Gram!  

Our first and only Sabbath at church.  Adeline got sick the first few days Mom was visiting and was sick the entire month.  We are doing a "God the Builder" theme and the kids love it!

Adeline starting to not feel good but loving the big open yard....and the Graham Crackers Gram brought with her...um notice the eyes closed....like a party in her mouth!

Peek-A-Boo!

Dress up....sooooo sick but still having fun!

Adeline is so excited to see Toy Story 3!  She had to wear her Jessie shirt and bring her friends to see it too!

We went to see Dora Live and afterward had Adeline's favorite treat...pancakes with ice cream.  Still didn't realize just how sick she was or I would have reconsidered the meal!!  But we still had a good time!

Some of Adeline's a new toys...uhhhh I think we need to discuss anatomy again!

Finally taking Adeline to the doctor...turned out to be pneumonia!!! 

Adeline loves to snuggle! I love it!

Mom teaching Adeline to sew...already!!!  Awesome...soon she will be sewing my buttons on!

Loving her new bed!

The tent that we build on a daily basis!

The totally wonderful yet way to expensive bulletin board...but damn...doesn't it look good!

As Adeline got better...a month later...we decided to venture out to the Billabong Park.

Mom getting friendly with the locals!

Gram always gives the best baths!!!

And out trip ended with some amazing views!  We miss you Gram! Can't wait to see you again soon!

Hope your happy....when will I post again....nobody knows...but when I do...it will keep you on your toes!!!

Aussiewife

Family

Hello readers.

 

Go to a mirror.

 

Look at yourself.  

Now look back to me.

 Now look at yourself again.

 Now, look back to me.  

Sadly, you are not me....but if you decided to start blogging you would realized just how hard it is

to keep up with it.  

So soon you will have a new update and I will try my hardest to keep up with some other well

known blogger that we all may love and know.

(love this commercial!!)  

Forever struggling to keep motivated,

Aussiewife

Things I love about my Mom

                                (Hmmm do you think we look like Mother/Daughter??)

As you all may know, my Mom is here from Texas and this has reminded me of all the great things about Moms and why they are so special....

1.  Love unconditionally

2.  Sew curtains

3.  Keep the house clean why you are at work

4.  Play with their grandchild all day long without getting tired while....

5.  Still having dinner on the table when you get home from work.

6.  Long talks at any point in the day without it costing money

7.  Getting a girls opinion on decorating ideas

8.  My Mom bringing special treats from home...like Little Miss Debbie cakes!!!

9.  But best of all, coming home from work and just knowing that she is here, that I can see her at anytime of the day and can enjoy her wonderful company.