Well the cold weather has slowed life down for us, (or is it just giving me an excuse to be lazy?).  We are settling in to our little house in town, it is old and small, however MicroMe loves his new room and his play room because as long as he keeps all of his toys in there, he rarely has to pick them up.  The other morning he was introduced to a really good frost, investigating the frozen washing, the frosty ground and fences, frost on his bike and frozen water pipes, (that didn't burst thank goodness).

Work has been busy, so MicroMe accompanied me into the office for a few hours work on my day off the other day.  It coincided with the biggest morning tea cancer fundraiser, so he was in his element.  He collected everyone's money and put it in the collection pyramid and he was a major donator himself as he seemed to eat non stop for an hour or so.  He was a good boy watching Wall-E and I actually managed to get a decent amount of work done.  He 'worked' for $3 an hour as he is 3 and he will receive his pay when we go to NZ next week, so it will be worth more with the conversion rate LOL!  We went to MaxiMe's work for a while afterwards, so he earned even more money there... He also tried on MaxiMe's running shorts and tried to play golf in the office; what a tough life for our little earner.  We took him out for dinner that night, he had his first seafood platter and he met some lovely people in the bar on his way to the loo and had his first game of pool ; )

Around MicroMe's 3rd birthday, MaxiMe removed the training wheels from his little bike.  MicroMe had the hang of it going down hill, however he wasn't too keen on trying to ride on the flat by himself.  He kept insisting he needed help and because we were slack, his little bike gathered dust for a few weeks while he rode the scooters instead.  I guess he missed it, because one day we looked out and he was zipping around with no training wheels.  He had a few stacks and was a bit wobbly on the turns, however after a few months he is now a little dare devil riding down small stairs, pulling big skids, letting the back wheels slide out... It is almost impossible to go anywhere in the car without taking the bike and he won't walk up to the shops anymore, he has to ride everywhere.  We rode to the park the other day to feed the ducks, then off to our favourite ice-cream parlour before going to the mall, where I enlisted the aid of a security guard to confirm that we do not ride inside ; ) 

He wanted to take his bike on the plane next week, however he wasn't eager to spend his money on the extra luggage... He told me to ring the airline and let them know that he is an athlete and he NEEDS HIS BIKE!  LOL, NanaKate has managed to borrow one for our time there thank goodnes.  I was getting sick of only having photos of MicroMe on my phone, (I don't like to borrow Nanna and Papa's big camera too much and I lost my pocket digital last year).  At Christmas time we looked at the Panasonic TZ5, which is so cool, however it was a little out of our budget.  Last night MaxiMe turned up with a brand new TZ7; the latest version and it is even cooler!  The photo above was taken by MicroMe when we were out last night with Nanna & Papa.  Now we will be able to take heaps of photos of my lovely nephews who are flying over from L.A. and my lovely nieces and nephew who live in NZ; I am VERY excited; only 8 more sleeps to go!

 

Hey up, so how are you all?  Well it's been a while, so there are a lot of photos & I threw them into a few collages to make it easier on the eyes.  MicroMe & I have just moved into a lovely little cottage in town across from the park; MaxiMe is half there & half at Nanna & Papa's.  It's kind of small, but kind of cool because it is all ours & we get to have a shower & get dressed in front of the heater in the living room & we don't have to get about in clothes at all... Except that is below zero at night judging by the frost in our back yard!  Before it got so cold, we did spend a day at the gliding club watching MaxiMe have a fly for the first time in ages.

Anyways, some random shots of MicroMe out & about... We have taken him to the miniature trains a couple of times; it's the best value, about $2 or something for a decent ride around the park.  We took him to the Bathurst 12hr, mostly we watched the freestyle motocross & checked out the drifters, (that's cars Marg, not tramps); as soon as Microme saw it, he said, 'that's what I'm going to do when I grow up Mumma.'  He did some swimming & fishing down at NannaTerri's river before it got too cold. 

We took him to the Bathurst Show & he went on the rides, (including the little roller coaster), as well as the Super Show that was on last weekend & he came on another roller coaster with us.  He's crazy mad about the fireworks, which is funny, he used to hate loud noises & wear ear muffs in thunder storms LOL!  Tim brought his bongo drums over & gave Jaydee a little lesson before him & Jana jetted back to the states for another stint working on the lakes in Minnesota for the summer.

MicroMe now rides his pushie without the training wheels & he has been practicing with MaxiMe on his little motorbike that his cousins gave him before he was born.  He took a tiny tumble a while back, which prompted MaxiMe to get him some body armour; he loves it & would wear it & his bike pants every day if he was allowed.  We were advised by one of the guys at the local bike shop to keep him wearing his bicycle helmet, as at this age their necks can't cope with the weight of a full helmet etc, he has a proper bicycle helmet that cost about $70 so he is all geared up LOL!  Motorcross gloves are still too big for him, so he wears Jamie Drurie kids gardening gloves instead,

I took MicroMe down to Sydney for the weekend to stay with at my best friend's parents house - The Haven, (her folks were away for the weekend).  She flew up from Melbourne & we hung out at TG Milner (Eastwood Rugby) for the afternoon - it was awesome catching up with old mates; we used to play there back in the day.  Then my best friend from The Rats (Warringah) came over & we sat outside by the pool & had heaps of yummy cheese & crackers & wine.  MicroMe was in his element; he loved seeing the girls again & showing off at rugby, he had a great time; so did I, my friends rock!

Next weekend we went up to the Wollemi National Park, it's about an hour & a half from here & we camped with Tim, Jana & Nick at Dunns Swamp.  It is a gorgeous spot & of course famous as the host to the top secret spot where the Jurassic Wollemi Pine was discovered.  We had an awesome time, it was cruisy, relaxed, we ate heaps of scrumptious food, drank heaps of crazy concoctions once MircoMe was asleep.  We walked, swam, went out in the boat, saw a fantastic red belly black snake that was guarding our camp area, (I couldn't figure out why there weren't too many critters near us, we got our answer after 2days there).  I have included some scenery pictures just for JJ, Marg & Mary, because they seem to like that sort of thing ; )

The following weekend, MicroMe stayed home with NannaSylv while MaxiMe, PapaPete, UncleDrew & myself went up to North Haven & learned how to paraglide.  It was pretty fun, the guys go to go for a tandem jump on the first day, however it was too windy for us girls, as we didn't weigh enough, (who'd have thought that could be a disadvantage?!?!?!).  The next day in between rain squalls, (it was when all that flooding was going on up the coast), we all got to do our first solo jumps off the cliff at Diamond Point, (I think it's called).  It was pretty easy, it isn't rocket science or anything, I will take the opportunity to to it again in the future methinks!

Since then, weeks seem to be blurring into one... (Old age is getting to me I think).  Easter came along & by now everyone is well aware that I am NOT a fan of anything except fairtrade chocolate.  MicroMe was given a minimal amount from his grandparents & some friends.  I got him these clay eggs from the supermarket.  I hid them in the embankment out the back of the house & made these funny footprints & scuffed up the dirt a bit & sent MicroMe out with his wheelbarrow & spade to go on a dinosaur egg hunt.  He was so cute, he found them, but they took ages to crack open, we all got filthy & the dinosaurs inside were dodgy, but it was a lot of fun.  Jaydee made an awesome hat at 'school' & we also went out to his great grandparents for dinner to celebrate his Pop's birthday with the family.  Anyways, that brings us up to last month; and that will do - lunch break is over!

1. Put your iTunes/Napster/Zune Player/WinAmp/etc(music player) on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
4. Tag 4 or more friends who might enjoy doing this as well as the person you got it from.

I dedicate this song (list) to DW for tagging me...  I must admit I haven't updated my songs for a long time, so this may suck big time.

IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
FIGJAM Mix - Butterfingers

(LOL, I swear I don't)

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Braveheart Techno Remix - Unknown Theme 

(I do like the warrior type)

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
When I Grow Up - Garbage 

(that's actually fairly accurate)

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
Stan f. Dido - Eminem / Dido

(oooh well, whaddya make of that?!)

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
My Name Is Remix - Fatboy Slim vs Eminem

(Yeah, my NAME IS!)

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Charlies Angels Theme Tehcno Mix

(Well some may do, it is one of my fav movies)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS?
If You Were My Best Friend - 50cent ft Olivia 

(Awh, Ma, you are one of my best friends!)

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Love Don't Let me Go Remix - David Guetta 

(OMG, like soooo true)

WHAT IS 2 2?
Dusk Till Dawn (Shapeshifter) - Danny Howells ft. Dick Tracey

(What was the question? What the heck is that song?)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Pussy Whipped - System Of A Down

(Oops, I really don't think that of you pussy KAT)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
She Wants To Move (DFA Remix) - Nerd Tokyo Drift

(Yeah, HE does; he moves very well too)

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Girlfriend - Alicia Keys

(Is it?  I dunno, I never actually listened to the song)

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Every Morning - Sugar Ray

(Yeah, does anyone have a spare halo to loan me?)

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
When I Come Around - Green Day

(I am not sure what that song is about...so that makes sense)

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Never Ending Story Techno Remix - Unknown

(Probably not far from the truth)

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Big Girls Don't Cry - Fergie

(TRUE - what wedding anyway?)

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
I'm With You - Avril Lavigne

(Well, it seems I'll be wandering around alone in eternity)

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
What's My Age Again - Blink 182

(I am trying to develop one that is age appropriate; any ideas?)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Don't Call Me Baby - Maddison Avenue

(I think they all have attitude - true again)

WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Born To Bounce - Brooklyn Bounce

(I could get bounced)

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
Blessed (PPS Remix) - Zesti

(Yes, I regret not appreciating some blessings)

WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
How You Remind Me - Nickleback

(Yeah what?)

WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Don't Let Me Get Me - Pink

(Pretty much my own stupidity - right on again)

WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
zFlash Brothers (Dogzilla Remix) - Amen

(Holy crap, I'm gonna marry some brothers - AWESOME)

WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Here's Your Letter - Blink 182

(Receiving hate mail?  Hahaha)

DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Lollipop - DJ Alligator Project

(Ooh that's rude, I hope that's a good sign)

IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
Bonnie & Clyde (Me & My Girlfriend) - Jay Z ft Beyonce

(Well, isn't that interesting? Would that stop global warming?)

WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
Back To Good - Matchbox Twenty

(Hmmm this is pretty accurate sorta)

WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
Superbass Mother - Brooklyn Bounce

(Well I am a mother...)

Well it was fairly accurate, what do you know, the divine being in my phone must know me well!

I tag:  MJB, YUB, August88, Emmie

 

MaxiMe & MicroMe dining alfresco brekkie on our old balcony...  This was one of the few times we had MicroMe in a high chair and he ate all his mushrooms, bacon, scrambled eggs and tomatoes.  He was pretty chuffed with himself sitting out there with Daddy like a big boy.  I love this photo as it was around the end of the time that I managed to convince MaxiMe to keep his hair long and the last time MicroMe had short straight hair ; )

Thanks for the tag Izzy, I didn't remember this photo existed.  I tag emmie, Harrisonsmommy, Domestic-warrior, MrsSanders.