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Backyard Blitz

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Yay I got out of the house! We braved the crowds and went to the Big W toy sale. There were so many ppl there it was crazy. I was never gonna line up for at least 4 hours for a layby, so we bought the toys instead.  The layby line snaked all around the store, seriously mad stuff.

We must of timed things right, we got the last cubby! We also got a trampoline and 4 games. Monopoly, Ker plunk, beetles and a ducky game that is driving us nuts LOL. the ducks go around quaking and you collect the same shapes. Well Keiraleah loves it of course! Quack quack quack quack quack on and on it goes.

The backyard is trasformed with the trampoline and cubbyhouse. Had a big laugh at the look on Keiraleah's face going down the slide for the first time!

So of course, here are some pics!

Keiraleah loves to take her handbag when we go out LOL

Now we don't have to jump on the lounge hehehe

The cubby should get a big workout when the twins are older too!

So that was our weekend, bouncing and playing games. I won monopoly, much to Sami's disgust hahaha.

Hope everyone had a good one too and hope you all have a great week!!!!

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missnickley
July 11th | missnickley
Re: Backyard Blitz

I love the pics! I want a trampoline now! LOL!



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      cathbusymum
July 12th | cathbusymum
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 hehehe they're great fun!



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August88
July 9th | August88
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Hey Cath, Sounds like the kids are going to have a great time. Beautiful pics. You are certainly going to get your moneys worth out of the playground equipment. Have a great week, Lynette xx



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      cathbusymum
July 9th | cathbusymum
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 I thought it would be a good investment. Time flies and it won't be long when I have three of them in the cubby (sami is way to big lol) and all 4 bouncing on the trampoline!!

You have a good week too and keep up the knitting!!!



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gecko-baby
July 8th | gecko-baby
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well done indeed, we went to our big W also you couldn't move in the store, there were kids fighting over everything and then we saw 2 mums doing the same, i just wanted to leave lol.

but  I'm sure she is going to be giving the new toys a huge workout, well done again

 gecko-baby



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      cathbusymum
July 9th | cathbusymum
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 It was so packed with ppl, I almost turned around and left. But I didn't want to disapoint the kids so in we went LoL Luckily we didn't need to fight off anyone hehehehehehehe



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cazza
July 8th | cazza
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So adorable and you did do well with the backyard toys...

xx cazza



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      cathbusymum
July 9th | cathbusymum
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I'm hoping they play outside more often and not make such a mess inside hahaha worth a try!!! 



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janicepovey
July 7th | janicepovey
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 Now, now, Cath who is the biggest kid....i promise i won't tell anyone.   Sounds like you timed it right when you went in....i went into Big W last thursday now knowing they had a big toy sale, well i changed my mind, after seening the crowds of people...will go back when school holidays are over.

Your beautiful children will have many hours of enjoyment playing in the cubby and on the trampoline. Love the sound of the ducky game....sounds like every mother's dream game, haha!...sorry Cath.

Love Janice xxxx



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      cathbusymum
July 9th | cathbusymum
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 Shhhh, its supposed to be a sercret LOL I can get all the toys I never had!! hahahahaha

I usually avoid crowds no matter what but I took a deep breath and braved it LOL turns out it was worthwhile!!

The ducky game runs on batteries hehehe they might run out soon!!!



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Marglr
July 7th | Marglr
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Ahhhh,so,so,so cute!! What a doll!!   But what's this I hear about the Doodlebops getting you too!!! OH NO!!!! LOL!!!



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      cathbusymum
July 9th | cathbusymum
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 Its a regular play land around here LOL  Doodlebops, toys, games etc. hehehe and to think a few years back I thought all that was over. Boy was I wrong!!! LOL



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llmunchkin
July 7th | llmunchkin
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Who were the toys really for?  Come on, you know you love them, I want to see a piccy of you in the cubbyhouse!  Keiraleah is looking very happy, and no wonder!  She cleaned up at Toys R Us! ; )



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      cathbusymum
July 9th | cathbusymum
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 hehehe no photo of me! I did get on the trampoline though! Sami and Keiraleah just love being outside all the time. Funny 'bout that hey :p I thought that would help keep the lounge clean but no, still toys everywhere! 



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MrsSanders
July 7th | MrsSanders
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Ooh what a fun time you have been having. Love the trampoline, would so love to have one for all of us, but would need to get landscaping first,LOL.  Keiraleah looks georgous and is one clever young lady, taking her hand bag, you never know just what might come in handy,LOL.

Luv Winnie.xxxx



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      cathbusymum
July 9th | cathbusymum
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 It already takes about half an hour to get the car loaded with the kids and all their stuff. Prams, nappy bags etc. What's one more bag? LOL  We were lucky with the backyard, its all level, so we had no problem getting the trampoline.



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Izzy
July 7th | Izzy
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Wow, looks like a lot of tun! I've been thinking of getting a trampoline but just haven't had to fully think it out. lol If we do, we'd probably have to get a big one.

Keiraleah looks adorable with the handbag. You have to watch out, or she may keep wanting different ones. lol



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      cathbusymum
July 9th | cathbusymum
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 To late! LOL Keiraleah has a selection of bags her older sisters no longer want. I bet she will want to coordinate them with her outfits soon! We didn't think long and hard about the trampoline. We just looked at it and said, Yeah! hahaha 



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emmie
July 7th | emmie
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Kylie wants one of those massive trampolines she seen a girl jumping on one in her garden but mummy says no at the moment. sounds like you had a fun weekend playing games LOL

LuvEmz xxx



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      cathbusymum
July 7th | cathbusymum
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 Its not the biggest they had but hey, good enough! LOL it does the trick!!! It still takes up a lot of backyard!!!!



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nell18-3
July 6th | nell18-3
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I want a trampoline !!!!!!!!

My daughter has also wanted one for years

When I visited my best mate in Australia, she had a really big trampoline and I have film of the two of us bouncing around like giant children

Love your pictures

xxx

 



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      cathbusymum
July 7th | cathbusymum
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 hehehe Sami couldn't wait to see me on the trampoline!

 The kids are bouncing any chance they get!!!

Well worth the money, it was only $120. Bargain!



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pauline27
July 6th | pauline27
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Sounds like you had agreat time at the sales and quickly served too what nice bargains too My little 22 month old grandchild loves walking around wit h her hand bag. What apetty little girl in the pic



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      cathbusymum
July 7th | cathbusymum
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 We saved a lot of money at the sale and we were happy with what we got. Ppl who turned up in the morning waited in line for 8 hours in the layby line. Madness!!!



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Arna
July 6th | Arna
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Where did you find the courage to face those crowds?  OMG!  I'm hiding from the shops until the school holidays are done with here, combine them with these mega toy sales everywhere and I've double the security on our doors!lol.

It's always good when you get the things you want, especially at the price you are willing to pay.



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      cathbusymum
July 7th | cathbusymum
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 It was a case of be brave or go insane LOL I was sooo sick of being at home, I jumped at the excuse to go out! Now that we are broke again, we'll be home for some time hehehe

The trampoline was only $120, so I think that's a bargain!!



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dannii17
July 6th | dannii17
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Hey Cath,

Thats what we do too, just buy the stuff instead of lining up for ages at layby.. K looks so cute, she is such a little poser and i love her lil handbag hahahaha!!

Ah wel your lucky you got the last cubby house, im sure you will get lots of use out of it, and now with the trampoline no more jumping on the couch.

Congrats on winning Monoply, i cant even get thorugh a hwole game without someone getting jelous and pulling out so we just dont play...

Have fun with the new toys!!

Dannii xxo



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      cathbusymum
July 7th | cathbusymum
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 There was no way on earth I was going to line up for that long. 

K does like her photo taken these days hehehe

We were thinking long term with the cubby and trampoline.  They should last a long time and the kids will get good use out of them.

There was much angst with monopoly hehehe Sami was not happy!



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Domestic-warrior
July 6th | Domestic-warrior
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Sounds like you did well, was it someones birthday?  Great you got a bargain on the tramp.....we have one and it was well worth the money!



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      cathbusymum
July 6th | cathbusymum
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The original plan was to layby them for Christmas. Oh well, Christmas in July LOL



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electrifying02
July 6th | electrifying02
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hello cathy

i got all excited thinking you were going on the show backyard blitz and thought yipee when is cathy going to be on it lol . but you seemed to have fun our layby ques were small both kmart and big w . we waited 10 minuates at big w to get served . you have one pretty daughter . josie is the same with her hand bag well its caitlins she steals it as she doesnt like her one lol

love belxxx



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      cathbusymum
July 6th | cathbusymum
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LOL no tv show for me altho it would be nice! I did get a big kick out of seeing their faces light up. wow 10 minutes seems amazing, we would of layby'd then for sure. As soon as Keiraleah sees me put on shoes, she knows we're going out. So off she runs to get her bag and shoes LOL



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           electrifying02
July 6th | electrifying02
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thats is so cute . soon she will be waiting at the bck door to go out side to play all the time

hope they enjoy the cubby

belxxx



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                cathbusymum
July 7th | cathbusymum
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