Sea world

We spent the holidays going from one theme park to another. Thank goodness for that pass!

Morgan and Lilly have had a hoot going on rides, watching shows and bustling aroundthe crowds.


I was particularly proud of the photo I shot of the dolphins jumping... am trying not to think I need a better camera.

Of birthdays and AFL games

Lilly’s birthday and Morgan’s experience plying half time at the Gabba dominated this weeks events. If she had not already totally embraced it – turning 4 has plunged Lilly into the world of pinkdom, of Barbie and Dora, princesses and butterflies and dollies with tea parties

As outlined in Dear Peeps – where there are some photos of Morgan’s foray onto the field – we are so proud of him – having set no expectations of him – other than for him to just have fun, I was impressed that he wasn’t overwhelmed in the crowds, the lights and the total experience. Although he didn’t get to meet the Lions or have training session beforehand with them – the older ones who play fixtures quite fittingly went to do that – he was still buzzing with the what he did do.

I hadn’t appreciated what fun and what an incredible atmosphere foing to a match really was. The chanting the oohhs and ahhs – in the first quarter – even though this was my first match ever. I was shouting instructions to the players and leaping to my feet as they scored another goal.

I’d love for our whole family to be able to go along and could see this as part of ones life – as it is for so many – how cool would it be to have season pass or be members. I did have fantastic seat – 5 rows back from the fence – it really brought he action right to my lap.

I am impressed with Morgans willingness to introduce himself to the other children who were also playing that night – so much more outgoing than either Adrian or I were at that age.

We continue to use our wonderful passes into the theme parks and although have 3 months left on them, are starting tow wonder how we are going to cope with out this freedom. No doubt we will be totally sick of themes parks by then. I think for Christmas this year we will have to ask everyone for donations so we can either get a theme park pass or a footy season pass!!

I continue to write my articles each week for Write Anything and Type A mom. I’ve been working on my websites and designs – and have just redone Jamies for his Mammoth Sheds. I have 2 ‘real’ clients – but not stressed with time frames – which suits me fine – so much to still learn..

Although not a focus, I have conducted a few Book workshops and will keep doing it to get my free and discounted books – if you ever want anything – I get 20% off most of the stuff - some more. Just let me know.

Age is doing a workshop all weekend and if you are wondering why he is not mentioned much – its because he is protecting his online identity and profile - so if you want to know what he is up to you need to call him.

Proud moments

So proud of Morgan. As I have said previously – he started footy training – after doing some ball skills in a before school skills class in the last few months. This week, he has really tried hard and amongst 13 others in the group was selected to represent the club in the half time game on Saturday. So the game is at the Gabba and is the Lions against West Coast. Morgan and his mates will be all kitted out in the right gear and will run onto the pitch at half time and ummm play I guess. Its such an honour and so excited!! They will meet the Lions

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before the match and have a bit of training with them,as well as go down to the locker rooms and get changed there. Age has a seminar he is doing that weekend – and after a lot of deliberation on how we are going ot get everything done – will hire a car for the weekend to enable him to come and see Morgan at half time and then he will go back to his course. Lilly will stay with friends for the evening. Morgan is a little overwhelmed at the thought of running on to the pitch – as he as seen it before and a bit scared at how many people are going to be watching.. I will do my best to take some sort of photos….

Lilly tried on her outfits for her first concert – they are no wbeing made. She continues to twirl and dance around the house.

I just spent a totally delightful weekend with Karen and Jodi – traipsing round Brisbane, and then having high tea at a delightful little art deco tea shop in South Brisbane.

My eating plan suffered a bit this week – so am not expecting to see any significant changes when I do my measure ups on Tuesday.

I have been really busy with my total learning business s- not that I have meant to - just word of mouth and doing parties from there. I even had tow serious enquiries on joining – so nothing substantial there – but they are interested and have all the info. As long as I make min sales and keep getting my free books – I am a happy girl!

Lilly will be 4 at the end of the week – and Morgan 6 – boy – can’t believe it. We did their invites up and hope that people will choose to come along.

Morgan and Lillys gymnastics times have changed – which has really thrown our week out. But the blessing I guess is that we now have an afternoon free – so will commit to doing craft; something I have lapsed in the last 6 months. With Jans gold hands books – there is plenty of inspiration.

I am still getting into the swing of doing my weekly columns – bit stressed sometimes at the timeframes and trying to fit it all in. Have also started in earnest with my websites – Adrian now wants one and I spent much of Friday night building it.