Hello there everyone

Yes I thought it was about time to return to Minti and update you all on whats been happening the last 6mths of my life.....LOL.

As some of you may know, my eldest Joshua was heading to Japan with his school, this Sept just gone.  Leaving me bawling at the airport, he headed off for 10 days! This included 2 homestay nights, with a student from their sister school over there, also sightseeing which included a sumo tornament, visit to the Golden Pavillion and a day fun filled at Disneyland! He had the most awesome time, and took some wonderful photos. He wishes to return there sometime in the near future.

As for Lachlan,  well this year my little by has matured heaps. He has come leaps and bounds in his reading and his handwriting is just beautiful. Behaviour has improved immensly, and has made more friends this year. So very proud of him.

Dylan has just accomplished his 1st year at Prep. Boy did he have some fun! He so enjoyed school, getting up to get dressed with his brothers and walking in with the boys himself. Oh boy where does the time go.

Shanae has just turned 3 and attends daycare 1 day a week. She is quite the little Miss and has a foul temper is you dare annoy her. She has been headbutting in temper for about  the last 12 mths, anything from tiles to windows etc etc. We did take her to a specialist, to only be told it's negative behaviour, so we try to ignore it as much as we can.

And as for me, I am 6 wks pregnant! Expecting baby number 5 somewhere around the 8th of August, 2009. Feeling very tired and a little nausous but over all feeling reasonably good.

Well to all, hope you have a great Christmas and a safe New Year!

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