A Day on the Green

Not far from where I live, is the Hunter Valley Vineyards.  About an hours drive north you reach the gorgeous wine country where I have been many times to sample some of this country's favourite drinks.
The vineyards also hold a lot of concerts there.  I was lucky enough to go to one last Saturday with my hubby and good friends.
On show was INXS, Train, Baby Animals and Sean Kelly from the Models.  We got there nice and early and because of this we got front row (in the general admission section!).  We took lots of water in an esky full of ice, food, comfy chairs and big hats.  What a fantastic day.  INXS were fantastic, they played some songs instrumentally which I found different and refreshing.  Train were unreal, their lead singer Patrick was so charismatic and a real show man.  Sean Kelly played some of his songs and some old Models songs which got the audience up on their feet dancing.  And the Baby Animals were brilliant with the lead singer Suze rocking it like only a Rock Chick knows how... here are some photos.

me and Suze from Baby Animals

It was a hot day but a fantastic day (and night)

Soldiers Point

We went away for 7 days/nights camping at the Big 4 at Soldiers Point, near Salamander Bay.
It was fantastic.  We had so much fun, we have even booked in for next January!  There was so much for the kids to do - trampolines, 2 pools (heated and outdoors), bike tracks, movie nights, kids club, indoor playgym, playgrounds, games room.... gosh and that doesnt even mention how awesome it was to sit outside our tent and watch all the kids go past on their bikes and scooters.  It felt so comfortable and safe, the kids went off by themselves and played with all their new friends.  I enjoyed cooking near our tent in my frying pan and healthgrill.  Wayne has a fridge already set up in the back of his ute so that came in very handy.  Next year we will have a new tarp to put over the top of everything and also we will bring my car trailor and place the fridge and small bbq on it.  I cant wait!

One of my Panoramic shots..

we loved the outdoor pool

the slide was on the right side just past the sign

the indoor and outdoor pool

our tent set up.  it was so much fun!

the Rory Rascal

The pretty girl

Jakayla took this photo of me and i took the one of the frangipani

Meeting new friends was sthe best part of the holiday

Queensland Floods

At the moment an horrific flood is taking over most of south east Queensland and its just devastating.
At the time of sending this 11 people have died and at least 72 people are still missing.

As the damage bill and death toll rises from devastating flood, fears grow the worst is yet to come.
My heart goes out to all the people affected by the floods and im so thankful i live where i do and that i dont have any family or friends in this part of Qld.
View picture slide here

Photo time!

Happy 2011.
Heres to a safe, healthy and fun year for everyone.

Handsome either way (click to enlarge)

NYE at Wangi, not far from where i live.  Not bad for a little town on the lake.

See Santa on the Wangi Queen.  The kids also got to meet 'santa'.

Aunty Jo got Rory a reversable Buzz/Woody dress up.  Can you tell he likes it!

Merry go round from NYE.  Lots of fun was had by all!

Even though there are fights and tears i know they are the best of friends and have got each other.

1.1.11

Happy New Year everyone.
I will be back soon with lots of photos, i bought a micro sd card for my phone/camera so it holds 1000 photos...so i have been happily clicking away.
And i also wanted to post on the 1.1.11 cause it sounds so cool...

Lovin makin movies

My phone which has an awesome camera and video is so much fun to use.  It's so easy to take memories of the kids and the crazy weather lately...

Taken on Thursday 4pm.  We were due to have Santa photos but i postponed due to the hail and i really didnt want to be out on the roads!

and then the following night we get this..

Here is my princess doing her special dance for me..

And here is Rory from last nights Little Athletics.  He was supposed to be running sideways to the other side of the team so then another person could run.  Im surprised i managed to tape it so clearly i was laughing so much.

Friends and phones

Me and Louise (Lulu)

 I was so happy to have Lulu and Steve visiting from Adelaide.  I am hoping this time next year they are living in Lake Macquarie or close to us!

Daddy and Rory having a hug

 Gotta have Daddy cuddles, they are very precious.  Especially since Daddy is working so much lately.

Unidentified rash on Rory's body. 

 Rory woke up with this rash all over his body.  I rang HealthDirect and spoke with a nurse and since he had no other symptoms i.e temperature, lethargic etc i was told to monitor him.  It was gone a couple of days later.  Strange but thats kids!

Taking photos of each other

 What a little spunk bubble!

Lying in bed having a snuggle

 We are both a bit tired still when we took these self portraits.

Snuggle time with my girl

Me and Renee at Movember party

 My nephew organised a Movember party, raising money for mens health especially Prostate cancer and depression.  Its a great cause.  So most men grew moustaches in the month of November, hence the MOvember part.  Me and my buddy Renee wore our beautifully crafted moustaches.

The kids playing on Steve and Lulu's iphones

I dont currently have an iphone4.  Im sure i will one day, but im quite happy with my pink Samsung 480i.  The kids loved playing with the iphones, especially the talking cat one.