Dad, Mum and Aimee

The newest member to the family, my cousin Katie's baby boy - Deacon










My Nanny

A special Post

Chelsea Leah with her little cousin.
I am stunned at this photo - it is pure magic... 

Kristen's 5th Birthday party on Saturday








The new addition at home - 'Mumble' the budgerigar










Andrew playing metallica Saturday night 

 

 

I have had an interesting year so far. As you would probably notice, I have hardly posted anything at all. This is because I have been so tired and busy with work, home and the usual commitments, all starting a fresh for the year. We had a quiet New Years and then went up the coast for a weekend with mum and dad in their unit. We always look forward to time up the coast with the family, because it reminds us of how much fun we have together as a family and also with our three newest members, William, Dave and Chelsea.
As per usual everyone couldn't get out of a 'photo shoot' with me, but when looking at the end result, I am glad I persevere and force everyone to have their pictures taken. I am so thrilled with some of the shots I took on our last day.
After returning to work for just a week, my workmate Troy and his fiance Kylie were farewelled with a party at our house. We wish them well in Sydney and Troy with his new position at the Head Office of our Company.
Troy, Phil, Dale, David and me






We both are back at work, I am doing quite a bit of overtime - I don't know if this is good or bad at times!! Chelsea began dancing this week. Ballet and eisteddfod group one day and tap and jazz the next. She looks so gorgeous in her little outfit and she had a ball - I am happy that she enjoys dancing so much. It brought a tear to my eye, when I watched my baby stand in first position and run across the room with her arms out like a beautiful ballerina for the first time.
This weekend we have William's sister Samantha staying with us for a few nights. She is 5 months pregnant with her first little one - who will be Chelsea's first cousin - and our first neice/nephew. We are all so excited and I probably won't see Sam again before the baby is born, so I had to use this opportunity to take some 'tummy photos'. I think you will agree they are gorgeous - she looks so radiant.
So there you have it, after around a month, I am finally touching base and updating everyone.
Hope you enjoy the photos - as much as I loved capturing them.
Suzi xo
Ps - dont even bother to ask about the yard - it is a shambles - weeds, overgrown plants, palm fronds, Ahhh!! Will it never be finished? Thats why my darling husband is having this week off work - we shall see if he 'finishes the yard' as planned.... lol 

New Years Resolutions

I have never been one for Resolutions, but I feel this year that I am mature enough to carry out anything that I have set myself.....
I pray my friends and family remain such a large part of my life in 2007.

1 To spend more time, being a MOTHER. Through working fulltime and spending alot of the remaining time either on the house, socialising or on hobbies, I know I have not spent as much time with Chelsea as I would like to. I will learn to play, to read stories, to make believe and to dance like a fairy, not just sometimes, but all of the time... I owe this to my daughter
2 To become a better WIFE. William and I are always in and out of the house, at work, at sport, at friends, at the shops, it is rare that we get to sit down on the verandah of an evening and talk about our day. I want to show my husband that I appreciate everything he does (and he does alot!) and make sure he knows, that above everyone else in this world, that he is my number 1.
3 To continue being a friend to everyone..... I really want my friends to know that I appreciate them and trust them entirely. I want to make sure that everyone I meet, always sees the best side of me and says goodbye with positive thoughts
4 To appreciate what I have.... We want so much in this world, but rarely look at what we already have and appreciate it. I am going to appreciate my husband and daughter, my family and friends, my home and belongings
5 To be freely and openly creative..... To scrapbook, read, cook and garden more often and also to not be afraid of what others may think, of things I do or say.

With the best of luck for your own resolutions,
Whatever they may be....

Suzi xo

A Special Post

On my bloghopping travels I stumbled across this post, written for a very strong group of people. Enjoy, and think of those who are still waiting for something very special.... Click here

Our Christmas Card Shots

These are the great shots we took back in November for our Christmas Cards this year. The black and white photo is the one that actually went in the card. I was so happy with them, but didnt want to put them on until everyone had received their card! The spot was an old quarry in our region that has been turned into a park - a really nice place.

Happy New Year

Here are some images from our night...Chelsea with a sparkler Mum and I

Aunty Karen, Uncle Kenny, Uncle David and Mum

Christmas Day 2006

We had a lovely Christmas day as usual. Chelsea received so many presents, the highlight of the day being her cubby house from Santa.
We went over to mum and Dad's for Christmas Breakfast, went to my Aunt and Uncle's house about 1.5hrs drive north for Lunch and in the afternoon went back to mum and dads for relaxing, swimming and dinner!! So stuffed with food right now - glorious Christmas food.

Christmas Eve at Mum and Dad's

Saturday...

This Saturday, the 23rd, we went out for a barbie at a local park with some of Will's workmates and their girlfriends. It was a blazing hot day, but the boys played cricket, a bit of baseball and rode their bikes over the dirt jumps. Chelsea kept us girls laughing with her antics.

Above: My Beautiful Girl - 3 1/2 years old Above: Mitchell on his bike
Above: Will, Damian and Mitchell

Aimee's Blog

My Sister Aimee 'informed' me the other day that I didn't have the link to her MSN Space on the Blog. Naughty Me!!!!
So Puff, just for you, I have done this post AND entered your Space into my links bar at the side. To everyone reading, go and check out Puff's Space. Cheers! Suzi xo

Aimee's Space CLICK HERE!
 

Fairy Godmother Renee comes to visit

Renee and her kids came over today for a bbq. The kids happily played together and exchanged presents, despite the rain. We got some fantastic photos, I have only put the ones of Chelsea and Tristan on though.
Chelsea and her 'Fairy godmother Renee'










The beautifully photogenic Tristan and Chelsea

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Christmas party at Brad & Jess'

Chelsea with Brad and Jess' new puppy Gemma!














Mark & Rikki, Brad & Jess, Will & Susan

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