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PROJECT LIFE WEEK 48

This week was Jack and Eve's final week of school.  It was also the week of Candy the Christmas Elf's arrival.

The baby Guinea Fowls are super fast and almost impossible to catch.  They love to hide under Brownie and Whitey.

On Thursday I drove to the Coast for Eve's school Awards Day.  Picked her up and all her gear and then up to Brisbane to pick up all Jack's gear.  Unfortunately he doesn't get to come home as he has a week of rowing camp.

 

 

 

Friday afternoon we put the boat in.  It was ridiculously windy as there were a couple of storms around.  Fred was very happy to have a knee boarding partner again.

Yep, she's home!

We like to mark milestones and Saturday was Polly's first every "bush wee" on the way to Dirranbandi.  She was wearing a jumpsuit which explains the total nudity.

We celebrated Lauren and Andrea's 21st on Saturday night.  Camped in the camper trailer for two nights which is always a big adventure for Fred and Polly.

Christmas tree made its appearance early in the week. We also welcomed Candy our Christmas Elf.

She arrived through her little red magical elf door.  This is the door she uses each night to magically go back to the North Pole and report to Santa all the naughty and nice things happening each day.

Of course, Candy is a little mischievious and likes to keep herself busy when the children are sleeping.  The good ole toilet paper around the Christmas tree was a huge hit with Fred and Polly.

Candy managed to magically appear at Dirranbandi.  What a clever little elf making a hammock out of a tea towel.  Good thinking bringing a hat and sunglasses.

Candy left a little note from elf saying that she had left an advent calendar for each child.  Timely really as Polly ate her entire advent calendar in one day with Darra!

Back home to Goondiwindi on Monday morning.

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PROJECT LIFE WEEK 46

This week was hot, hot and hotter!

Nudgee Awards Night were on Tuesday.  We didn't travel down this year.  Jack was presented with the 14 year old swimming age champion.  This photo is Jack and the other Riley boys who received sporting awards taken by his House Dean.

On Thursday afternoon there was great excitement as the eggs that Whitey has been sitting on hatched.  Six cute little guinea fowls hatched.  Whitey and Brownie are co-parenting which is very cute.

Fred received his Gold You Can Do It Award on Friday's assembly.  A big deal for a Preppie.

A haircut for Miss Polly, she was most impressed with the glitter hairspray.

Eve at a party with friends on Friday night.  She is growing up FAST!

Super hot day on Saturday for the Jackson's christening and farewell pool party.

Sunday afternoon was spent trying to cool down at the Waterpark.

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PROJECT LIFE WEEK 45

A non evenful week at home was week 45.

The toy catologue is the most important piece of mail.  Both Fred and Polly are already making their wish lists for Santa.

This is pretty much what homework time looks like in our house.  Fred does his homework while I get dinner organised.  Polly likes to "help", as you can imagine, she is not helpful at all.

The cleaning yourself up strategy wasn't successful, so now I have resorted to flat out bribery.  If she does a number two on the toilet there just might be a treat.

The sore on Polly's face is from running at the pool and she fell over, ouch.

The week wouldn't be complete without some pool snapshots.

It's exhausting work being a two year old.

More cricket on Saturday.

A hot day, no beach, no pool, the best we could do was some water and soap on the trampoline.

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PROJECT LIFE WEEK 42

A relatively quiet week at home, well as quiet as it gets in our family.

On Monday, Polly and I got a lift to Toowoomba with Jot to visit Gran.  She was happy to see us but very confused and tired still.  Went and saw her again on Tuesday morning before going home to Gundy.

Polly and I picked some sweet smelling sweet peas from Gran's garden to take up to her in hospital.

Fred getting ready for the cricket season.

HELP!

Bath time is not Doug's favourtie.

Fred has a swimming lesson after school on Tuesday.  I think that Polly would happily go to the pool everyday.

Eve and some of her school friends went to the Miley Cyrus concert on Wednesday in Brisbane.

Crazy sock day at school on Friday.  Unfortunately I didn't really believe Fred when he said he was sick Friday morning.  I sent him off to school and then went and picked him up again at 9:30 after he vomitted on Assembly.  Mother of the Year Award goes to me.

The school Moonlight Carnival was on Saturday.  Fred was still not feeling well so he just went for the class dance.

On Sunday Polly and I went to Toowoomba again to see Gran.  She was less tired this visit but still gets confused.  Polly quite enjoys visiting the hospital.  She was happy to see Aunty Donna.

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PROJECT LIFE WEEK 41

Back to school this week, it's the last term and it will go quickly.

Dress code for breakfast is pretty relaxed at our place.

Jack Who?

We had to do our back to school shot without Jack as he was already at school. He had to go back early as he had rowing trials on Monday.  He has made the thirds to start off with.  More trials in a month's time.

Polly and I took Evie back to school on Tuesday.  Settled her into her new room and then drove up to Brisbane to see Gran.

I know it's blurry but Polly was very excited to bring a balloon up to Gran to help her feel better.

Polly's friends having a rest in Gran's bed at the hospital.  Gran was very excited to see us.  Jack visited as well on Tuesday night and then Polly and I went back to the hospital on Wednesday before driving home again.

Lunch with Darra in the hospital cafe.

Polly playing with her new friend Joe before we went to visit Gran.  Gran was transferred from the PA to Toowoomba Base hospital on Friday.

Polly gave herself a bit of a makeover right down to the fingernails.  This is called her "Princess" look.  

Not sure she is close enough to the TV here.  Might need to go to Spec Savers!

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PROJECT LIFE WEEK 40

This week was our second week of school holidays and we were all happy to chill out at home.

Eve and Fred having a water balloon fight.

Fred had his first block of swimming lessons for the season.  He had a lesson at 10 every morning.  Jack and Eve went to swimming training in the afternoon.  Polly was more than happy to have a splash around in the pool too.

Love this time of year.  Can't wait until Polly can swim.

Realised that Polly's shadow looks remarkably like Shrek ... very fitting.

Back to the waterpark ready for another season of fun on the water.

Polly helping Jack was the car.

My Mum went into hospital on Friday in Toowoomba.  On Saturday she was transferred to Brisbane for an immediate brain operation.  I picked up Dad in Toowoomba bright and early Saturday morning and we drove down to the PA.  The operation went well but recovery process will be long and slow.

Drove home to Gundy on Sunday.  Passed Brett and Jack on their way to Brisbane. 

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PROJECT LIFE WEEK 39

This week we spent at Alexander Heads at the Sunshine Coast.  Xav and Jess flew up from Sydney on Tuesday and stayed with Gran and Darra.  We stayed in a cabin next door to the unit.

Jack is giving rowing a go this year.  He had his first rowing camp from Monday to Wednesday at the Sunshine Coast.  He is really keen and motivated about the rowing season ahead.

Lots of time spent in the pool.

Not great beach conditions, very windy and the water was freezing.  Polly didn't mind though.

 

Ten Pin Bowling was a hit.  The boys were very competitive!

Xav and Jess flew home on Thursday night and we all drove home on Saturday.

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PROJECT LIFE WEEK 38

This week was the last week of term 3 and our littlest boy turned a very big six.

Fred turned six on Wednesday.  There was great excitement in the house and of course Polly thought it was her birthday too.  Fred requested chocolate chip pancakes for breaky.  The Ninja Turtle toys were a hit and then it was off to school.  Polly and I took up his cake to share with his Prep friends.  Once again, Polly thought it was her birthday cake.  He felt a bit sick after school so watched his new Ninja Turtle DVDs.  Birthday dinner was Chinese, Fred's choice.  A quiet but happy birthday for Fred.

Chatting to Gran and Darra.

New crochet project, this one is for Jack.

Caught napping in Evie's bed.

Thursday Brett picked Eve up from school and they stayed in Toowoomba overnight.  Jack played his last rugby game of the season against Toowoomba Grammar on Friday.  He caught the rugby bus up to Toowoomba on Friday morning.  The little kids and I drove to Toowoomba Friday morning too.  Watched Jack's team beat TGS 59 - 0.  At the end of the game the 14As had a little break up party and award presentations.  Jack was presented with the Best Player of the Season Award.  He was really surprised and very pleased.

Spent two nights in Toowoomba.  Saturday night was Jeff's 60th.  Sunday we headed to the Sunshine Coast with Gran and Darra.

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PROJECT LIFE WEEK 37

Let the fun and games begin, this week Polly started toilet trainig.

First stop, Target, to buy bulk amount of undies.  Great excitement with the Peppa Pig undies.  She liked the idea of wearing all five pairs at once.  She quickly got to wear all five pairs separately as she got used to idea of going to the toilet and that undies were NOT like nappies. Will need to upsize the undies as her cheeky bum is exploding out of the size 3-4, poor Polly. 

Fred continues to make good progress with his Home Readers and Sight Words.  This week he is working on Sight Word pack 14.

Polly is little Miss Independent, she loves doing things by herself.  Helping Mum bake is a favourite thing to do and also making her own sandwiches.

Showing off her chubby little legs in anticipation of spring.

Friday we headed to Brisbane for the weekend.  Dropped Polly off to Gran and Darra, picked Eve up from the Coast then out to dinner Friday night.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday was spent at Nudgee watching the footy against Ipswich Grammar School.  It was the last home game for the season.  The 14As had an easy win and the Firsts were also victorious.

Out for dinner Saturday night.

Caught a movie before putting the bigs back into school on Sunday.

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PROJECT LIFE WEEK 36

This week was Fred's final rugby carnival and Father's Day.

Green eggs anyone?  These gorgeous little green eggs are from one of the chickens from out last incubator batch.  Too pretty to eat.

Days are getting longer which means more outside play.

More outside time for Doug the Pug too.  When he wants to come inside he yodels really loudly.

On Friday Fred was presented with his silver behaviour award on assembly.  He is quietly happy with himself.

Saturday was Fred's closing carnival for rugby in Dalby. He played 3 games and scored a couple of tries.  He is sad that it is all over until next year.

Brett and Darra travelled to Brisbane on Saturday to watch Jack play against Gregory Terrace.  The Nudgee boys had another win, 21 to 7.

Father's Day on Sunday.  We spent the day at home.  

And that was our week.

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