Last weekend Corey and I headed off to Melbourne for a suprise trip. We loved it and had a great time but forgot the camera so no photos. I missed the children immensely and was very glad to get home and see them again. This week has been busy with kindy morning at our place on Tuesday, Mops on Wednesday, shopping on Thursday and work on Friday. Today we took the children to fly Sam's new kite, although Corey and I had more fun than them I think. Elliot hasn't been well and Sam is a little fragile at the moment and falls apart at the first sign of trouble. The kite took a while to get started but then flew beautifully. I had a kite as a child and have vivid memories of flying it with my Dad. I lost one once, it got caught in a tree, and cried for hours. My parents bought me a new one but it wasn't the same and I don't think I ever flew a kite again, until today that is! Tomorrow we'll be off to church and then the week starts over again. My goal is to spend more time with the people I love.

This was Father's Day 2009. I gave Corey three shirts with Sam and Elliot's handprints so they would all match. A little lame, I know. We never celebrated Father's Day in my family so I'm never quite sure what to get. Mother's Day on the other hand is easy - chocolate everytime.

Way back in April, my Godson Michael came to live with us. I have to admit that I was very nervous about having a teenager in the house at first but it turned out that he's still the same old Michael (hairier than I remember!). I remember that Corey and I were very uncertain at first and went from 'no he can't possibly stay here' to 'of course he has to stay with us' overnight. It seemed impossible at first but God made it happen and now it's like he's always been here. Funny how scared I am of change, I am hesitant to try new things and upset the status quo. Most of the major changes in my life have been very positive so I don't know why? Anyway, things have worked out well with Michael. Wonder what's in store for us next...

Here's my boys playing with snails. Corey challenged Michael to find something to do that didn't involve any technology and this is what he came up with. It was super cute to hear Sam talking to the snails who they named Roger and Penelope! We even had to take them in the car when we went for a drive later that day. Elliot wasn't so sure and preferred to keep his distance. Thankfully they are now free to roam the garden although Sam still calls for them occasionally.

Yesterday I accompanied my reluctant 3 year old to a Colin concert at Koorong. I loved it but he was a bit overwhelmed by the noise and crowds. He is so sensitive at times, just like I was. I had hoped that he would be more outgoing than me as I was painfully shy and miserable unless firmly attatched to one of my parents. He is a little more adventurous but not alot. Elliot is much more social and I think will lead the way in our family in terms of adventure and excitement! They are both so precious and so different and yet very much the same in some ways. Families are strange and wonderful things.

Spring time

Here are my babies enjoying some sun. How I love Spring! It is a time for joy and hope, new things starting and old things passing away. I love it. Last week my boys and I went geocaching with a dear friend. It was fantastic and my 3 year old was sooooo excited to find the treasure. I am intrigued by the whole geocaching thing. It's a great idea and I love the idea of leaving little things for others to find. Good exersise too! In other news...I painted the wall in my bedroom yesterday. My room is by far my least favourite room in the house. It has become the dumping ground for all random, homeless items. So, it is my goal to make it look like a bedroom this Spring. There is something about this time of year that makes me feel as though I can do anything. I am so thankful for Spring, for children and husbands, for friends who are more like sisters and for a God who is endlessly patience with me.