Happy Birthday Daddy!

Greg had a lovely birthday this year, with the traditional chocolate cake, with chocolate icing and as many smarties are can be squeezed on top. The girls loved making it for him themselves and as usual it was a day full of laughter together. We love you Daddy!

First day back

Off to school again - so much smoother and easier this year being at the same school and knowing how it all comes together. The girls are really enjoying their classes this year (Grades Three and Two), and have leapt into a myriad of other activities as well at school with a variety of clubs to choose from - art, dance, singing, craft, chess etc. I think between the two of them they are trying them all!
Haven't the girls grown...and yes, that's Olivia who has well and truly passed her sister to be the tallest at the moment.

2.5

Lauren is growing like the proverbial weed at the moment, and nothing can slow this girl down. Anything her sisters do she can do too....and sometimes that can lead to some hairy moments for Mum! Still, she's a bundle of joy and exuberance we life is brighter with her in it. Lately she's taken to cooking, dress-ups, and reciting lines from her favourite books.

This week she likes to say in a funny voice:
'There was a big HUB BUB'
and then burst into giggles afterwards....from the book You're too small in case you're wondering.

Cross country...

Ellen had her Cross Country at school today and put in a great effort. Don't be fooled by the first ribbon though - she didn't win, but she did finish in the first and fastest of the time brackets, which meant more points for her house, hence the first ribbon. (The overall winners received medals etc.) Ellen was most excited that her house group won the cross country day overall - and was nearly hoarse from all the cheering!

I like this...