Yeah Minti people.... I have decided after so long I would blog for a change!

It's been so long and may as well update all on whats been happening in my neck of the woods.

This year has had it's high's and lows.

Dylan started Prep this year and is really loving it. The first day of school, he wanted to go as soon as he got up which was like 7am!!! 5 stars for being so eager though. He really enjoys going and is so proud when he brings his artwork home. How they change when they start school.

Lachi is coming along with flying colours. Year 3 and he is really doing well. Reading and Maths needs to be worked on, but he tries his hardest and I am so proud of his efforts. He has more friends this year and seems to be doing really well. He will be 9 next week, how time flies.

Josh is in Year 6 and doing well. Only 67 days till he leaves for Japan. So very exciting!!! He is the only one in our family that has a passport...he he he. He got information about his homestay person the other day and look of interest and excitement on his face was amazing. He is so looking forward to it.

Shanae is fan-fairy tastic! Yeah... my baby girl loves 7's tv show "The Fairies". We have 3 dvd's that are played non stop during the day and night. I took her last wednesday to see The Fairies show. The look on her face.....PRICELESS. She was so excited to see them in real life and was having a little boogie as they sung their songs. She is talking heaps and you can nearly have a full on conversation with her. She makes me laugh.

My low this year..... I lost my Nana in May. She was suffering from Diabetes. The great thing though is, I had the chance to spend some time with her and say my goodbye before she left. She was so loving, thoughtful and funny. She really will be missed, but I know she is now at rest and in no more pain.

May you Rest In Peace Nana

Another high this year, is hubby and I have decided to have another baby. Not sure if we are crazy or not, but if you can't beat em join em they say! I will keep you all informed to what happens ???

So to all I hope you are all well, take care and will blog hopefully.....SOON ??????

Shell

School Photos 2008 from left to right Dylan, Joshua, Lachlan

Shanae

Yep... it's been quite a while since I have been bothered to blog.

I guess NO NEWS is GOOD NEWS!

Joshua my eldest, while be travelling to Japan next year with school. The trip is for 10 days, and cost alot alot of pennies! he he. He will be visiting Disneyland in Tokyo, attending a Sumo tornament and many other exciting things. He can't wait to go, and I think it will be such a good learning experience for him.

May prompt me to write advice on Kids Travelling Overseas, now that's a thought!

Other than that,  Sunday just gone we celebrated Dylan's 5th birthday. He had a ball and was spoilt rotten. But at the end of the day, everyone had fun and that's all that mattered.

Also we have another upcoming birthday, in 12 days our little Shanae will be turning 2. So I have my work cut out for me with birthday celebrations and Christmas coming up.

Me, myself I have been ok. Dealing with alot of CRAP going on in my life, and had to sort it out. I think I am in a comfortable place right now, with people around me, that HONESTLY care about me and my well being.

Well thats enough from me right now,  take care all Minti's.

Shell

Hey, how are you all?

Well yesterday, Dylan and myself went to The Ekka, the Brisbane show. We had such a great day, just us 2 together. We went to purchase our showbags first, and then proceeded to conquer the rest of the show.

We went and looked at the Police pavilion, which he got to sit on a police bike and I took a photo. Very exciting for him. Then we went to look at the chooks,birds and animals. There was some real BIG roosters, and we passed this HUGE turkey which let out a real loud "Gobble Gobble", and Dylan nearly jumped out of his skin. Shouldn't laugh, but it was quite funny to see.

About 6pm, we went into the main arena to watch the rodeo, motorcross and fireworks. Dylan loved watching the motorcross, it kept him quite for about 15 mins. I think they were pretty awesome too. The fireworks display was awesome, and Dylan sat there amazed by all the colours.

We got home about 10pm, feet sore and really tired BUT.... them main thing is we had the day together and we throughly enjoyed it.

 Shelley

My Big 10 yr old!!! Tonight we celebrated Josh's 10th birthday by having his favourite meal burrito's, followed by a yummy birthday cake. Grandad joined us and everyone had fun. He received all & Harry Potter books, which he started the 1st one tonight!

 Shelley