Hi everyone!!! I've away from minti a while I know, but I'm still around. Been crazy busy the last few weeks. I've popped in from time t time to read everyone's blogs, just havn't commented.

Things have been hectic with getting the girls ready for tafe and high school. The little ones are crawling now so I'm always on the run and K is in the midst of a 2 yrs rampage LOL The days are full!

We've had bushfires here nearby, lots of smoke in the air. I've thinking of my friends down south in Vic and praying all is well, they have much bigger fires everywhere. We need rain everywhere!! It's been the hottest summer for a long time with heatwave after heatwave. Makes me think too of everyone who is in winter! Ohh cold would be good right now!!

Been missing everyone, hope everyone is well and the kids are happy.

Love Cath xxoo

Oh and when I can find the cord for the camera, I've got tons of pics to post. Will be soon I promise!

 

I've started giving my new camera a bit of a workout. I love it! Haven't been doing much at all, it's been to hot. A very quiet start to the year. Here's a few pics I thought I'd share.

First attempt at shooting the birds around here.

Second attempt. I was mad, the tree was covered in birds until I went to get the camera. Of course.

This a view from my front door. We are surrounded by lots of bush, which means lots of birds.

Bonbon my cat, ready to pounce. Darn thing is always hunting. She pounces at us for fun too.

Keiraleah.

Babes in toyland LOL

Sorry for such a boring blog. I thought the birds were pretty good considering I've never tried taking wildlife pics before. Next lot might be better :p

Hope everyone is having a fun school holidays!

Cath xxoo

The house was full! Annie had come up to stay on the Monday before, so that was nice to be able to spend some time with her. Shane's mum and brother came on Christmas Eve in the afternoon. I was very happy that we were having everyone for Christmas this year. I didn't really want to travel with the babies.

We had a great day! All the kids were well behaved and loving all the presents. They got soooo many. I could open a toy store LOL The big girls thought getting laptops was awesome. Lucky girls! Keiraleah loved her Big Sister Dora with twin babies as well as all the others she got. Jamie and Jacque now have a ton of activity toys that play music and light up!

How I love having all my babies together

Getting Keiraleah to sit still was a challenge :p

Ooh presents!

Jamie was into EVERTHING now he can crawl

Action Man LOL

Opening more presents

Can't beat bubbles haha

Poor Keiraleah was very upset when Annabelle had to go home.

We all needed a big sleep in the afternoon! Luckily the kids thought so too! LOL

Wishing everyone a fantastic 2009!!!

Cath xxoo

 

Wishing everyone a very HAPPY CHRISTMAS! May you have a day filled with laughter and love!!

Couldn't resist a few more cat pics LOL

Love Cathy, Annie, Sami, Keiraleah, Jacquelyn and James. xxxooo

A front tooth up the top!!

 Both her gums and Jamie's are looking so red and lumpy. Makes me wince, poor things. They have both been so good tho. Won't be long until there's lots of toothipegs LOL

In other news...LOL..... Christmas preparations are coming along even with me having to lay down all the time with these annoying dizzy spells. None today touch wood. The house is nearly clean, the backyard is getting a makeover, shopping nearly done as well. Food needs to be bought and omgoodness, I'm going to cook a few things. Trifle, fugde and biscuits with the kids. That'll be a shock to the system LOL

Hope everyone is having a great week

Cath xxoo

I have some good news! I have a new carer for the kids! YAY! The old one just had to no idea about looking after babies and even ignored them if i was at home. How bad is that? Naturally I wasn't happy paying someone who couldn't do the job. So I arranged to have a new carer come out for an intereview. What can I say?! She's fantastic! Can look after the twins and K with no problems at all. She came highly recommened from a friend of  mine and they were right. LOL the best part is that she understands the twins physio needs and can help out with their exercises. YAY for that!

Nearly done getting everything organised for Christmas. Would of had it all done but I've been having dizzy spells and they've been slowing me down. Even stopping me getting on the comp! So I've been trying to remember to have my iron supliments. My family are prone to anemia, I should of been more aware to take them. So if anyone has wondered why I haven't been around much, that's why :)

Love and hugs to everyone!!

Cath xxoo

 

Oooh to have a white Christmas would be soo much fun!!!!! 

Ok Marg, you win LOL I'm panicing! Just a little bit hehehe Not long to go and I'm far from orgainsed. Everyone is coming and I still haven't even got a table to eat lunch on! Hmmmm I'm going to be very busy this coming week!!!

Hope everyone is having fun with the kids doing Christmas craft or cooking or looking at the neighbours lights!

Love Cath xxoo

 Two itty bitty ones in the front on the bottom. 

I knew he'd been teething a lot for a few days so I kept feeling for any teeth. Yesterday I felt two had come thru the gums. YAY Jamie had teeth!! His top two are very close now as well.

Jacque isn't far behind from what I can feel. They're there, just not thru yet.

Just had to share the exciting news LOL Naturally when I can get a pic I'll be posting it haha

I also wanted to say sorry for not being around much lately. Busyiness and tiredness have taken over atm. Between that and Christmas, I just haven't had time to scratch.....LOL I've been thinking of you all and plan on visiting everyones lounge soon.

I've been watching a few Christmas dvd's with K and we're getting excited. Santa will soon be here!!! We're thinking of going down to Sydney to go to Santa's Toyland. I think she'd love it!! hehehe Last night we did a tour of the suburb looking at lights. 

Love and hugs, Cath xxoo

 

 It was orientation day for Sami.

They say high school years are some of the best years of your life. I have my own fond memories. My little girl that was so close is pulling away and growing up. I hate it in a way but know it has to happen. She didn't want me to come but to bad, I was and that was that. There wasn't as many parents as I expected. I thought that was sad, they should of been there.

It seems to be a good school. Lots of extra curricular activities. I got her books, apron for cooking and hat. The kids were a bit shocked to find out they had to wear a hair net cap LOL School uniform is next week. Then the dreaded shoe shopping, so hard to find a pair they like. Black leather ones are usually ugly. 

I'm so not looking forward to her first day of school. As soon as that uniform goes on, I can say goodbye to my little girl forever. In her place will be a big girl, on her way to growing up. I've been through this once before but it doesn't get easier. It's sad. 

Hug those little kids, tomorrow they'll be teens.

Cath xxoo

 1. Whats the main thing on minti that make you so addicted?

Knowing I'm not the only one going through things, friends.

2. whats something funny thats happened to you recently?

The cat brought a big lizard in the house, I was on the phone and they could hear me freaking out.

3. whats a word you kid/s say/said thats pronounces funny / cute?

Keiraleah says danks instead of thanks and wain instead of rain.

4. if you could be someone famous for a day who would it be and why?

Hmmm hard question but I'd be Madonna. I could feel super fit and do a LOT of shopping.

5. sum up what minti means for you in 5 words 

support, friends, advice, laughs, essential

I really do love all you guys.

Cath xxoo