A few little happenings around the place - as with many of the family, it's the beginning of a new year at school or kindy - or even high school.  With much coaxing and bribery that Toby will be at Kindy, Jack has agreed to go back..... it's not that he didn't enjoy it - it's just that in his mind, as he'd done a term at the end of last year - he'd 'done' kindy.  

Anyway, he returned last Wednesday and has been loving his time.  Will is not quite sure what to do with himself at home while Jack's not around - though won't be long before another little character will be entertaining him I'm sure.

 Will & Jack on Jack's first day at Kindy for 2013

 And again.... this time showcasing his bag.... it has Spiderman on it, which i've been assured in the world of Jack is 'cool'

An excavator came to have a sleepover on the weekend before doing some work on Monday.  

Boys in the bucket

 Jack 'driving'

 Will's turn - next Christmas present perhaps?

Around the house - A beginning of what I'm hoping will be a weekly habit - Sunday night is the boys night to cook tea officially..... Not sure how long it'll stick, but it's worth a go right?

This week - Fish and chips - no complaints here!

 Jack absolutely loves our new pup Pip, have made great little mates and he seems to have her under control too which is good.  Couldn't resist snapping a few pics of this little man and his mate.

Til next time 

x

Updates - Round 3

August - September

So - captions will be brief - so take note - I am almost officially updated........

After our visitors left in August the builders turned up and finished off the reno's...... well almost, but good enough really - New Doors in the entryway - great storage!!

An even better hiding place!!!!

Yay - more visitors!!

Mims and Craig were up doing some jobs in Bordertown and came out for a visit - was sooooo nice to see them again and catch up on life.... the boys of course loved the chance to play with 'Uncle Craig'

Cool tower

Almost as cool as my pick here

When Mim's visits - there's always a masterchef scene.... 

which Jack of course loves to be part of

In Action

Random.... a boy in a bag

and another boy.... cute... that is all

 And no.... that's not my room - just a random shot I thought I'd throw in - how i'd 'like' my room to look

August ends...... and so does winter thankfully, so not only do we welcome SPRING but also Jack's birthday...... and some very welcome visitors!! Nanno & Gdad made their way down for a few days to spend time with us - has been two years, so we had some very excited little lads.

 3 in 1

So along with the visit of Nanno and Grandad, we also get to celebrate the little man's 4th birthday..... and Pa's 60th birthday!...... and Nanno's ___ birthday!!! (a lady never reveals her age:) ) 

 Nanno helping Jack with his presie's

and more...

and more!

Are there themes for birthdays like there are wedding anniversaries?  It seemed Jack's 4th was the year of paper - with books, colouring books, painting books and dot to dots - perhaps just the age where he can actually do them - very grateful though, as we had none, and now we have plenty to keep him busy... big blessing, perhaps I'm the really grateful one:)

Trying to get a nice one of Jack with the dot to dots....

second attempt...

And there we go - loving his presies

Matt pumping up the new hop ball

Will wearing Nanno's shoes, just for kicks

And of course all birthday boys need a cake.... So here we have it

Jack's Robot Cake

Thank goodness he changed his mind from 'yabby cake to robot cake' within days before his birthday.

Those of you who know my culinary talents would know how much I appreciate straight lines - I had a hard enough time working out how to get the icing to stick!  I guess it's worth it when you see their faces light up

Taking it all in with the crew

Happy Birthday Mr Strong:)

 A few more shots of the boys with their special guests before they headed off

Nanno introduced Jack to Enid Blyton, with the Magic Wishing Chair... now we're on the hunt to find the magic faraway tree... Ah the things childhood's are made of

Getting in his last hugs with Gdad

 

The crew

And again:)

So blessed to have you visit - thanks for the memories!!!

KINDY BOY!!

Now he's four - he's off to kindy and couldn't be more ready.  He certainly changed his tune once he'd tried it out - beforehand he was determined he didn't need to go, and therefore was not going to go... Now it's highlighted on the social events for Jack every week.

 This is his proud look

Honestly.... who does this kid belong to?

DUBBO

While the main reason for the trip to Dubbo was for the Heinrich's get together, let's be honest - for the kids it was aaaaallll about the Dubbo zoo, and getting to go with their cousins

No really, I'm ok... I've seen giraffes now, can we move on?

not that excited about the giraffes.... it's just the standard response when a camera is pulled out in front of him

as Grandad would say 'a few of the relies'

Ostrich's

zebras

Gilapagas tortoises - big fave for Will

Will with the beautiful Lexie

you decide

Jack & Lex in great discussion about something they were about to get up to, love it how well they all get along!

And of course some photos of the gathering crew - the extended Heinrich family clan joining together to celebrate Pa's 60th

Julz & Pa's cakes with the kidies eagerly awaiting!!

Happy days!

Stay tuned for our Rockhampton photos - where the boys go wrestling crocodiles!

Updates round 2!!!!!

So......... next load of updates - here we go:

From June to August

Cold weather sets in so cubby making it is!

Most of you know how much I looooove cold weather (ahem), so I was trying to make the most of it - also good way of keeping cabin fever away for the lads.... we had fun anyway - apart from packing it up.

All snug for rest time

or wrestling time....

Relle's annual mid-year visit always leads to a gathering`of the crew - finally got all the kiddies together - and Will is smiling! Amazing

What would be worth it is a photo on the other side of those of us all jumping up and down to try to get everyone's attention - anyway, happy days.

Can't remember why the occasion - but dinner time at our house with the Heinrich crew - making the most of cousin time

 The Fantastic Four

We've managed to time it right with our kiddies, and the friendship reflects it - Jack, Lolah, Declan and Will love any opportunity to get together!  Let's hope baby Adele and our little peanut will have the same connection...  The following are just a few snaps of very typical eating time with this crew - always someone making someone laugh - usually Jack posing as the clown - precious moments.

 Very political conversation going on here

 You add the captions

 And again Jack in deep intricate details of how his sandwich was.

Yay For Visitors!!!

In July we were very blessed to have some of our dear friends: Ryan, Priscilla and their beautiful kids Riika and Caius come and visit us from Adelaide.  Didn't want it to end.

 Brekky time is serious business

 Riika playing hairdressers with Jack - its ok - they don't work on hair!

 This precious woman made is Banoffe pie for desert on their last night with us - what an angel!

Yum!!!!!

Priscilla's Birthday

Scilla had a girls lunch in Adelaide - perfect chance to catch up and enjoy good company while the boys looked after the troops - Thanks Matt and Ryan!!

Was a beautiful day to celebrate an awesome lady

Toby comes to visit

 After dinner rocking on in the lounge!

 Toby on guitar

 and Jack on the drums!

and this photo is really nothing of importance....

except its a rare moment - can you tell why?

really it's not that hard

that's right

ITS CLEAN!!!!

til next time:)