play doh

the boys playing

happy new year

We went off to Werribee Zoo to celebrate New Years Day. A bus tour around the zoo is included in the admission and is well worth it. You drive through the animals in there natural surrounds - giraffes, hippos, rhinos and a whole heap of other animals. A nice relaxed version of a zoo and really enjoyable.

Long grass

The boys being lions, hiding in the long grass- I really think that grass needs a mow!

new baby

Welcome to a new little girl - Indianna Catherine. A gorgeous little girl who made her arrival on Christmas day. Her mum has always been really into christmas, so I suppose now she has another reason!

first rides

For christmas the little boys got their first bikes and Alexander got a new scooter. I went to Mum and Dad's place and thought they could have a go at their local bike track. Alexander was whizzing along, and Benji was not far behind. This boy took to the bike like a natural. He even rose when he was going up hill. No handle holding for him - if you do it is to take the back wheel off the ground to slow him down!
Spencer enjoys the ride, yet is happier to take in the scenery and have a bit of a chat.

costuming

It seems festivities over and back to the real world. The big squirrel is travelling again so its back to life as a single mum. The other job of the day is a costume. Mr P is planning a film festival entry, so he and a friend are off to Mildura to film. My job is costuming and I have a whole day to do it. Mum was helping me, and with dueling machines we managed this multi piece sci fi inspired outfit. I really like the pants - think I may have to work with this idea.
While these are only progress pictures (I hope to get movie stills!) you can see the pants, there is a singlet top, shrug style thing, and a two part jacket, so that the top part with sleeves and hood come off and the waist piece with the belt stay on. Best of all we managed to finish not only this but also another similar jacket. WOW Intense to say the least , but complete.

Christmas x 2

Down to the farm for take 2. The boys are enjoying the festivities and really getting into things.

the drums were a bit hit (pun intented!)

(Just an aside - I would NEVER EVER EVER have let Alexander out dressed in a store bought costume especially on a special occasion but these days I think there are two many of the them, kids that is, and I have learnt to pick my battles)