Our Christmas Party - At long last!!!

We had a fantastic view of the track










Me loving the camera baby!!











Phil and Dale being their usual selves

I have had a fantastic weekend!!!! Woo! I love Christmas, and I love getting together with friends. On Friday night we went to Renee's house for a night of Karaoke, cocktails, dancing and most of all LAUGHING! All of us girls used to work together and although we have all moved on in our lives, we still get together to party and catch up - We always make the most of it too.

Before Renee's on Friday night, we went to the local Christmas Carols, where Meagan was asked to do a Solo. She was beautiful and did her dance perfectly. Chelsea thought it was great to see the singing and dancing but we had to go early before santa arrived, but thats ok, we might go see the Christmas parade when its on soon.

Last night was our work Christmas Party. We went to Silks Restaurant and holy moly was there some food there!! I have never seen so much seafood in my life! I told myself that I would have an oyster, but when it came to the crunch, I just couldn't do it! Thats ok, the crab and prawns amongst other things, more than satisfied all of us!

We went down by the track and in the stables to see the horses and by the end of the night, started to get (just a little) rowdy! We all caught a maxi taxi home and dropped off everyone but Dale, Phil and myself - we went out drinking for some time after. When I get a night off, I have to make the most of it! Ended up walking through the front door at about 3am this morning, so I got a little sleep in this morning.

We have the airconditioner on today because the temperature is just phenomenal - you look outside and there's that real hazy look to the sky. Will has temporarily installed the airconditioner downstairs so he can watch the cricket in comfort on the big screen, hopefully by the end of the year we will have a permanent air conditioner installed down there. This afternoon will be swimming and more laughing at mum and dads. We have not all got together for a long time at home - its so busy right now.

Enjoy your week - Party on and drink up! Suzi xo 

The Original Crew Robyn, Sheree, Julie, Renee and Susan

Sing Star Karaoke - What a crack up (I have an excuse - I lost my voice this week! Honest!) LOL
The Kids - Telisha, Brianna, Chelsea, Jessica, Clio the Dog, Bessie, Madeline, Daniel and Tanayah.

Meagan's Solo at the Christmas Carols Friday Night

Meagan and Chelsea

The new 'dry creek bed'

Remember this photo? October 06












The almost finished product - Taken today













View from the bottom of the yard 

We have a creek bed in our backyard!

Well guess what, I'm sick again. I've lost count of how many times this year it is now. I have pretty much lost my voice which has made William happy, but if I really need to yell, I get it out! Saturday I worked in the morning and then again in the afternoon, some more overtime to add to the kitty. Last night we had Kylie and Troy over for a barbie, which was fun and then this morning Troy and William played golf. William is a brand newie! He said he had quite a good time, so looks like we're in the market for some golf clubs now.
Chelsea and I went out early this morning to the local nursery and brought home some cute plants for our 'dry creek bed'. You know how weeks ago I said I wasn't putting photos of the 'big garden' on the blog until I was happy with it? Well, I'm happy now. It still isn't completely finished, we need more plants, the ones in there to get bigger and also a few more rocks, but on the whole, I love it. It will remind us how important it is to save water.
After about 3pm this arvo, I got, well, 'sick of working in the garden' and basically told William that I was not doing anything outside ever again. (Sound familiar?) I spent this afternoon changing Chelsea's room around, packing away some of her baby books and toys, and bringing out some 'big girls toys' that we had packed away that were mine when I was little. Mum gave me this 'hi hopper' that used to be Meagan's and we blew it up today. Chicko loves it! Up and down the hallway she went. Anyhow, I am off to make a ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato and avocado sandwich for dinner (its GYO get-your-own tonight). Then a shower and relax for the week ahead. Enjoy your week Suzi xo

The Photo...

Every now and then, I take a photo that just stuns me.. This one is so simple, but it just says so much about our lifestyle, our home and our little girl.... This is our life, as of this afternoon... enjoy!

Congratulations Troy and Kylie

Troy and Kylie - what a gorgeous shot! Cutting the cake together
The Crew from work - I had a great time with you guys!! We all had such a ball last night, I paid for it this morning though, dragging my behind out of bed with a thumping headache. - Yes my own fault!

Our shopping trip today was fantastic we went to so many shops - shoes, bags, giftware, toys, linen, bras, chocolate - you name it. For lunch we went to Broncos Leagues Club and had our photo with Shane Webke taken as you can see below. LOL. The bus brought us home at around Sunset. The trip felt alot shorter as for half of the journey Renee and I cacked ourselves laughing whilst playing silly buggers with some removalists who were driving in their truck next to our bus for the majority of the motorway. (Thats all I will elaborate on - its our little secret! LOL)

For the entire day, our bus of 40 women spent $7980! And yes, I confess, I am the only one who bought 4 pairs of shoes amongst other things. - All heels of course!

Enjoy your week, especially Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday. Suzi xo

WOW!! What a Weekend!

Renee and I on the Shopping tour bus, we had a ball!

Posing with Shane Webke - LOL only joking, thats a cardboard cutout visa advertisement.
With our days takings afterwards (majority is not mine!) I promise!

My new baby

Isn't she beautiful....

This is my favourite new bag I bought this week. Everyone who knows me well, will know about my 'handbag collection'. Quite a few of the older ones from that collection were sold today at our Garage sale. Despite the rain, we had heaps of customers and made A LOT more than we expected! Our friends Kylie and Troy have their engagement party tonight CONGRATULATIONS GUYS!!!

This may be the very last photo that you see taken by this camera, you see, the insurance company approved the claim from when my last one was stolen and right now, William is out picking up my new baby - my new camera!!!!