Here is a picture of our car. So what you might say....well last night I washed it :-)
First time in almost a year...opps.
First time in almost a year...opps.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Friday, January 18, 2008
so this is 2008?!
I hope it slows down a bit!
By the way, happy birthday Calvin, I do hope you had a great day! We loved having you stay with us last week, and it was beaut having all the family visit on Saturday! That's one of the (many!) things we like about living here!
Having had various combinations of family and friends to stay, basically from Christmas eve until last Sunday, this week has been busy with work! We had a YMCA camp in from Mon until today, with 3 meals a day on site, for 72! I worked 8, 8, 12, 12 and 4 1/2 hours, and am a bit weary! But my, won't it be good on pay day?! Next YMCA camp comes in on Mon, same format, same leaders, different kids, and only 66 this time! But we've learned from this week, and are much more organised this time. We'll vary the menu a bit, and have worked out a HUGE shopping list that we plan to do first thing Mon morning, so hopefully we don't have to make so many emergency dashes to the shop! Helen and I have great fun together, altho it wasn't much fun when she cut her finger on the electric slicer and had to have 4 stitches in it Wednesday lunch time! It hasn't handicapped her too much - she can still give orders! (and sometimes I take them!)
Tomorrow I'm off to town for an all day Board meeting - 9-5! Dad's around at the church tonight for a Thai dinner, but I decided I needed some catch-up time, hence this entry - and the emails I fwded you all this afternoon! My Inbox is much more manageable now! I'm glad Grandad's gonna give Broadband a try - I've got some really big ones to send him!
Hope you're all doing OK - not working too hard, and all well, and all that!
Love you all!
Mum
By the way, happy birthday Calvin, I do hope you had a great day! We loved having you stay with us last week, and it was beaut having all the family visit on Saturday! That's one of the (many!) things we like about living here!
Having had various combinations of family and friends to stay, basically from Christmas eve until last Sunday, this week has been busy with work! We had a YMCA camp in from Mon until today, with 3 meals a day on site, for 72! I worked 8, 8, 12, 12 and 4 1/2 hours, and am a bit weary! But my, won't it be good on pay day?! Next YMCA camp comes in on Mon, same format, same leaders, different kids, and only 66 this time! But we've learned from this week, and are much more organised this time. We'll vary the menu a bit, and have worked out a HUGE shopping list that we plan to do first thing Mon morning, so hopefully we don't have to make so many emergency dashes to the shop! Helen and I have great fun together, altho it wasn't much fun when she cut her finger on the electric slicer and had to have 4 stitches in it Wednesday lunch time! It hasn't handicapped her too much - she can still give orders! (and sometimes I take them!)
Tomorrow I'm off to town for an all day Board meeting - 9-5! Dad's around at the church tonight for a Thai dinner, but I decided I needed some catch-up time, hence this entry - and the emails I fwded you all this afternoon! My Inbox is much more manageable now! I'm glad Grandad's gonna give Broadband a try - I've got some really big ones to send him!
Hope you're all doing OK - not working too hard, and all well, and all that!
Love you all!
Mum
Monday, January 14, 2008
Friday, December 21, 2007
Decorating Trees
It is the season...while most people were decorating there Christmas trees with decorations and lights, it was time for me to do some serious recycling with those unwanted CD's.
For most of the time it was very effective (more than the pie dishes). Apricot season is over now for us and we have 5 litres stewed in the freezer plus 4 from last year!
For most of the time it was very effective (more than the pie dishes). Apricot season is over now for us and we have 5 litres stewed in the freezer plus 4 from last year!
Sunday, December 16, 2007
More School results!
Michael's end of school year report is in, the envelope was opened by an anxious mum. Inside...
At most subjects Michael is working dilligently at year 3 level, and showing strong signs. In English Michael is working ahead of class level requirements, and in German Michael is showing strong understanding and exceeding requirements for his year level :)
School reports at his level are allocated in A,B,C,D,E (A for excellence, C for year level requirements, E for further assistance) for how their work slots in with their year level expectancy and 1,2,3,4,5 (1 for highly mastered, 3 year level requirement, 5 more further assistance) for understanding. Michael achieved mainly C's and 2/3's with the exception of English where he achieved a B/2 and German where he achieved a B/1. He was also presented with a strong character reference by his teacher and principal alike.
Now its on to year 4, where he has a 4/5 class with his first male teacher, Mr Richmond.
At most subjects Michael is working dilligently at year 3 level, and showing strong signs. In English Michael is working ahead of class level requirements, and in German Michael is showing strong understanding and exceeding requirements for his year level :)
School reports at his level are allocated in A,B,C,D,E (A for excellence, C for year level requirements, E for further assistance) for how their work slots in with their year level expectancy and 1,2,3,4,5 (1 for highly mastered, 3 year level requirement, 5 more further assistance) for understanding. Michael achieved mainly C's and 2/3's with the exception of English where he achieved a B/2 and German where he achieved a B/1. He was also presented with a strong character reference by his teacher and principal alike.
Now its on to year 4, where he has a 4/5 class with his first male teacher, Mr Richmond.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Uni Results are in
Second semester was always going to be tough and a little busy with Uni, Church and Family life. I'm please to say though that for my 4th year Education topic, Teaching Indigenous Australian Students, I got a Credit. Also got a Credit + for my essay (thanks for the proof read Stu).
My 2nd elective on Environment, Economy and Culture I got another Credit and last no surprises I got a High Distinction for Information Communication Technology part 2 (following on from 1st Semester).
My 2nd elective on Environment, Economy and Culture I got another Credit and last no surprises I got a High Distinction for Information Communication Technology part 2 (following on from 1st Semester).
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Natalie the Ballerina
Last night Natalie had her first ballet concert. She was one of Cinderella's mice and probably spent a grand total of 8 minutes on the stage! I was not allowed to film or take photos in the theatre, but I did take these photos in the dressing room before the show.
Grandma and Grandpa Cozens were over and also enjoyed the show, which included ballet (Disney Princesses) , jazz (Dusty Springfield - lots of glitter), modern (High School Musical), contemporary, hiphop, tap (my favourite bit, after Natalie, - they did Happy feet!). Not bad for a little dance school in Whyalla. I cried at all the little tiny people :P lol.
Natalie has a second show this afternoon (in 90mins actually) then we can think about being on holidays :)
Love and hugs (and hope you find the remote Al!)
-Debbie
Grandma and Grandpa Cozens were over and also enjoyed the show, which included ballet (Disney Princesses) , jazz (Dusty Springfield - lots of glitter), modern (High School Musical), contemporary, hiphop, tap (my favourite bit, after Natalie, - they did Happy feet!). Not bad for a little dance school in Whyalla. I cried at all the little tiny people :P lol.
Natalie has a second show this afternoon (in 90mins actually) then we can think about being on holidays :)
Love and hugs (and hope you find the remote Al!)
-Debbie
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Christmas in Adelaide
Hey there,
If you get the opportunity, make sure you go and see the Christmas Tree in Victoria Square in the city. It is really quite spectacular! We went last night, and there were bubbles in the fountain, funky lights in the trees and the most massive tree I have seen! There were kids running around and laughing and having a ball.
Excuse the clarity of these shots, but they were taken with Rob's mobile as we left the camera at home, but you get the jist of how cool it is.
Monday, December 03, 2007
Natalie's Christmas Play
Hi all. Hope you are all well.
Natalie has a new vlog up in which she talks about being a cat in the Community Christmas Carol play on Sunday night. You can see her vlog here.
Also I have put the entire play (5ish minutes) up on Stuart's account and you can see that here. Not the best play ever seen, but the cat is cute and funny. ;)
All the best and enjoy.
Natalie has a new vlog up in which she talks about being a cat in the Community Christmas Carol play on Sunday night. You can see her vlog here.
Also I have put the entire play (5ish minutes) up on Stuart's account and you can see that here. Not the best play ever seen, but the cat is cute and funny. ;)
All the best and enjoy.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Natalie GOT FEATURED!
Oh my goodness!!! The last thing I expected to see this morning when I started up Youtube was Natalie looking back at me from under the words FEATURED!
Check it out here.
I feel a little nervous about it. I'm not really sure why they chose that particular episode from all of hers, but I have been keeping an eye on the comments and her new subscribers all day, screening for scary people. Let me know if you come across anything dodgy.
Ok, now that I've got the paranoia out of the way, back to being excited! John sent me a message:
And congrats to Natalie. She honestly is, at the age of six, one of the best vloggers on youtube. (Also, Calvin is pretty amazing. His impression of me is the cutest event of my life maybe.) -John
Gosh I didn't think any of this would be happening 6 months ago!!!
Hope that you are all well, love and hugs -Debbie
Check it out here.
I feel a little nervous about it. I'm not really sure why they chose that particular episode from all of hers, but I have been keeping an eye on the comments and her new subscribers all day, screening for scary people. Let me know if you come across anything dodgy.
Ok, now that I've got the paranoia out of the way, back to being excited! John sent me a message:
And congrats to Natalie. She honestly is, at the age of six, one of the best vloggers on youtube. (Also, Calvin is pretty amazing. His impression of me is the cutest event of my life maybe.) -John
Gosh I didn't think any of this would be happening 6 months ago!!!
Hope that you are all well, love and hugs -Debbie
Guess who we saw last night!
After 15 years, Noiseworks finally returned to Adelaide and they rocked our world. Fantastic show! Still havent slept yet, poor Rob s at work! LOL Michael stayed with my parents as it was an over 18's gig. When we arrived at the soundcheck - Jon asked where Michael was and was disappointed that he wasnt there! After the show we chatted to Stuart Fraser for around half an hour, and he was more than disappointed that Michael wasnt there! He gave us his pick to nuture his interest in guitar and made us promise that we would bring him next time :) This morning when Michael came home to get ready for school he was very impressed :)Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Guess what WE saw on the way home the other night!
Driving down Edward St after I'd picked up Jacob on monday night, I had to stop for what i thought was a dog slowly crossing the road (luckily there were no cars behind us, and luckily i didn't hit it!). It looked a bit funny for a dog, and I realised it was a Koala! How cool! It crossed the road in front of us then climbed up the tree. We pulled over and took some pics and hopefully you can see it!
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Sunday, November 25, 2007
More from us...
Hi again, thanks for the pics Cherie! We certainly look forward to catching up with everyone for Christmas, it will be lovely!
Jacob also liked the idea of a kite and perhaps more train set stuff. Dunno bout more for sam... (I think they're pretty good on the DVD side of things). Seriously, they'll be happy with anything!
He has also enjoyed playing with toy cash register shop sort of toys too.
Here's some pics from us too (it's been a while!) Obviously these aren't the newest, NannyB was here in July! Most of the photos haven't made it to the computer yet so these will have to do. Enjoy! xox
Christmas pageant pt2
Rob, I mean Rob's favourite! ;)
Atmosphere shot
Up close! Michael's favourite!
What did Michael think afterwards? That smile made waiting for 3 hours prior to the parade all worthwhile! Did I mention it was 34C, but Michael had the best idea - take our HSV umbrella, that kept us so nice and cool and shaded it was great! But we did go straight to the beach afterwards!
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