Fairies - 5 months on

Chelsea in our back garden - May 06














Chelsea in our Back Garden today -
30 September 06














This is the stage we're at, at the moment. Putting in new plants, digging, digging some more. Today we were right down at the back fence levelling the ground. Once that is finished the trampoline, swings and cubby house will go down there with grass.
Its a big job, Will and I were both digging and pushing barrow loads of dirt for a good 3 hours in the sun this morning and we have only scratched the surface. As our block slopes down to the back, we are terracing the gardens and some of the lawn areas so we can have some flat ground to use. 

Happy Birthday Will

Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband

He is now 23!! We are both still babies in the scheme of things...

We had the family over on Saturday night and had fun as usual

Hope you had a good weekend, Susan xo

PS My bag was found today, after 3 weeks. The valuables are gone, but I'm still very happy.

She has grown..

Chelsea this week














Chelsea in February 

Another Milestone

Tonight Chelsea and I went to see her first movie at the cinema. We saw BARNYARD which was a great kids movie with lots of laughs. We also had dinner at Fasta Pasta and Chelsea got a Dorothy the Dinosaur tutu for ballet!!! spoilt
 

Andrew's Birthday

This is Chelsea with mums latest creation. - a reborn doll. Basically, a lifelike baby doll is stripped of all factory paint and markings and then painted to look lifelike, complete with veins, finger and toenails, new eyes, a weighted body and individually rooted tufts of mohair for beautiful baby hair. Mum still doesn't have a name for her!! I'm shocked! I love this little baby so much, I carry her around like she is real. haha.


















My brother Andrew was very lucky and got a Trailbike recently, so obviously William was itching to get over there to see it on his birthday. All the boys (and even some of the girls) got a ride.

 

It's times like these....

BEFORE The Jungle Dec 05

It's times like these that I wonder if we are doing the right thing. When I compare these two photos I love the shade and the beautiful quiet of the jungle that used to be our backyard. All I have right now is dirt, tree stumps and the bbq season fast approaching. Have we done the right thing pulling everything out and wanting a structured an orderly garden and lawn?
Despite these comparisons, the second photo shows an unfinished backyard, with still alot of work to be done. I seem to forget the mosquitos, the lack of space and the constant mess that was our Rainforest and thinking back, I know that we have done the right thing.

CURRENT Where we're at right now 

Some new Piccies....

My new photo wall

The view from the pergolah NOW














The view from the pergolah THEN (Dec 05)
Yay! Thanks to my kind sister Aimee, I have a loan camera. So I have snapped a few of the latest changes around the place.

Will and I are amazed at this before and after photo of the pergolah! See the jungle behind the lattice??? We have had one busy year....

Suzi xo 

After two weeks of Silence....

I have not posted in so long.......... Lots has happened....... Lots and lots.......
I am currently trawling my computer for a picture ANY picture that I can pop into this post, you see, a Berderow post without a photo is like the proverbial pub with no beer.

Basically I am without a digital camera at the moment, as it happens to belong to someone else now, without my permission. Whoever and wherever they are, I hope they're enjoying the camera, the handbag, the two tickets to Hi5 and all of the other goodies that were inside my handbag when it was stolen from a bbq at a friends house. I would also like them to know just how much trouble they have caused us as the house and both car keys were also in there. - Just wanted to get that off my back, this world is full of low lives and I know that kharma will ensure they eventually get their just desserts!

ANYHOW! We have been very busy indeed for the past fortnight. We are currently in 'Phase 2' of the backyard makeover. Basically we have taken out all of the gardens and path on one side of the backyard and have put in new gardens, with new plants. I LOVE buying new plants!! They look so great all planted in rows along the edge of the garden. All of the area that was previously garden and path will now be lawn. Everyone who has seen the yard will probably be able to imagine it, but everyone else, you're just gonna have to pretend. LOL

The Theatre room wall has finally been painted and I have a picture wall now! I have always wanted one.

I had a Linen Party last night, it was great to see my friends again. I got some new bath sheets, bath mat, a gorgeous mat for Chelsea's room and a soft mink throw rug that will be soooo nice in Winter on the lounge!

Chelsea is well into learning her 'Action Heros' Dance at Kindermovement. They are all going to look so gorgeous in the concert.

I haven't even touched on 1/4 of whats been happening lately, but just a little post to let everyone know I'm still here! oh, and thats right......

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDREW!!!!!!!
14 TODAY!!!!!!
Have a great birthday to my favourite brother... See you tomorrow

(Chelsea says Happy Birthday BOBO)

LOL couldn't resist popping just one photo in there!!! - Andrew in his Jackie Howe singlet, earlier this year. Until next time Suzi xo

Gotcha Photos

Its that time again and Chelsea looks gorgeous as ever in her latest portraits. Gotcha takes kids photos in Shopping Centres and they are such a breath of fresh air from the standard Pixifotos!

I restrained myself and didn't buy the whole package this time, just these two.
Mummy Loves you Chicko xo