How do you stuff a holiday into a weekend?

So - what would you say -

• go snowboarding after a cooked breakfast,
• swimming,
  
• hang out in a spa pool big enough for a dozen to sit comfortably,
  
• race round and explore a pirate ship, a space ship, Visit an egyptian Pyramid,
  
• watch a movie, have a cocktail by the pool,
• play a few games on playstation,
  
• sleep,
  
• get up and play playstation,
  
• swim,
• race on go carts,
• draw and paint,
  
• swim again,
  
• go to the beach and watch the sun go down,
  
• chuck a frisbee,
  
• eat icecream and get home to fall asleep immediately?

well - that's what the kids did on Sunday and Monday. Saturday was spent looking at cars, test driving and then going to the Lions Match ( see previous entry for photos of that.)

Morgan was a little nervous with the snow - but Lilly jumped in and was away. Both loved the experience and we are now looking seriously at a snow holiday next year. It was a gimic by Anaconda - they had several tonnes of snow dumped inthe car park and had tobogan rides for the kids.

We took off to the Gold Coast and stayed at Paradise Resort - I have got to say it was a fantastic experience and one we will def be doing again.

We had a poolside Bunkhouse - FAB. Great use of space - with a bunkbed separating an area from the parents. It was set up with a playstation and DVD, drawers underneath and the to the side of the bed and a huge blackboard on one wall for artistic explorations.

As part of the deal we also had 2 sessions of kids club a day - where they kids went off , ate a good meal and explored the most fantastic play areas I have ever seen. Each room was themed areas - Egypt, pirate ships, Space ships, Roman temples, go carting area. The staff were not only abundant - but friendly and related to the kids really well. Morgan and Lilly didn't want to come to us -they wanted to stay and play - don't blame them one bit.

We did spend an afternoon in the pools ( 4 of them) and on the slides. There are giant geckos everywhere - slides down their tail, hanging off them etc. I went in the pool as well - 26 degrees - which to be honest is the bottom point for me - but come on - its the middle of winter next week - what can you expect?

I'll be writing up a proper report and review of this place to put on my writing site - but all I can say is this was FANTASTIC.. and we'll be going back.

Adrian and I went out for dinner, had walks along the moonlight beach, went out and had a leisurely breakfast together, went down the Gold coast promenade and went shopping, had a gorgeous lunch and people watched - Age most disappointed he only saw one Maserati.. - and we knew the kids were having a blast and well looked after. It really was a holiday for us - and for them.

So we really stuffed in a heap on the weekend..... how about you?

The Tiniest Lion

Morgan was chosen to be a Mascot on Saturday Nights Lions Match at the Gabba.

He is doing so well with his own AFL training... well - as much as a young - un can. Last week he even kicked a goal - and did a tricky bounce thing as he ran ( yes I am so technical with this....) very exciting stuff....

Although we had planned to be away on a short break at the Gold Coast that weekend, the opportunity was too great to miss, so we changed our plans so that Morgan could be involved. I know it was only 5 mins of fame - but it was a ripper of a game - I am even starting to understand alot of it -though that hasn't stopped me from screaming at the players or roaring with delight as a goal is made.!

Morgan got to wear the official kit and stood with 21 other little tackers before going out into the field. There were 33 thousand people recorded to be in attendance - which for folk in Vic might not be a big deal - but its up there in records.

Morgan was most put out that they were explicitly told not to touch the big banner - they all wanted to run and jump on it. When asked how big the Lions Players were - He quite simply said - well they were bigger than me.... It was a bit of a crap situation with the photos - we weren't supposed to take any - but far out.... and then all trying to huddle and get shots of them on field... oh well - you will just have to beleive me - he was there.....

and I have now been to enough Lions matches to know the team song.. ohhh dear... However I don't have a scarf or beanie.... yet....

Date Night In

Something Age and I have adopted most Thursday nights is "date night in."

I particularly love to play scrabble - so we set up the board and grab a glass of wine each and play- often by candle light.

Age often makes me a special dinner - Risotto is a favorite and last date night he made me creamy scallop risotto.

Probably a bit too much information here in the photo - but I lost and had to forfeit parts of my clothing.