Xander's 6th Birthday

This was Xander's first birthday since going to school and every boy in his class was invited. A TMNT themed event was planned with kids asked to come as a superhero and the kids making their own pizzas on arrival. Whilst chaos for the 2 hours it seemed to go pretty well and everyone had a great time. Thanks to everyone who sent their wishes and gifts, he is spoilt rotten.....

Another Dette cake success!!!

Superhero smackdown!!

Latest Portraits

Not long back we had some more family portraits taken. We decided on a black t-shirt theme and we think they came out okay. Nate loved posing and is a model in the making. The original images are being sent to us on a CD soon so we can get some good quality copies.

Big Girl

Amelia the other night insisted on "no pull up mummy, no weeees." So she had her first night without a pull up and slept through with no accidents.

Xander has his birthday coming up and is busy planning his party, TMNT themed. He is getting his first school report on his birthday, ouch.

Marshall had his entry exam into school and did superbly well writing his name and answering some tough questions.

Nate is learning new words everyday and now automatically says "fank you." when given anything.

Keeley is putting on weight and sleeping well again after her recent cold and coughs.

Backwards outfit!

Well the swine flu has taken over Australia and the cough and cold has the Dawsons on the ropes. All of us have had visits to the chemist or Doctor over the past week with Keeley suffering the most and not sleeping. Poor things wakes herself up with her cough and then cries which makes it worse, catch 22. She is getting better and we have had a couple of good nights sleep now so things are looking up.

On Saturday , even with the bugs, we had a busy day. Xander, Marshall and Amelia have all recently had promotions in the swimming pool. Xander had two weeks at school in the pool and is going great guns. Marshall has moved up a grade and Amelia is now in an independent class. Last week she refused to smile for her new teacher, Nick, but this week she was all giggles and cheer. Her old teacher is sad to see her go so we have promised her Keeley!
After swimming we had Charlotte and Liana's birthday party at a play centre. Always fun and all once again behaved well and played nicely. Amelia shocked us by going straight down the vertical slide with no hesitation. The others were a bit more circumspect.

Rushing from the party we had an appointment at Xander's school for a family portrait. We had previously been out and purchased new Jeans and black tops for everyone. Trying to be a bit arty. Everyone looked very hampson/bootiful and turned out to be great models. Nate especially smiled at all the cues with a cry of "Hogstar." ( a local restaurant advert he loves). Dad managed to put Keeley's outfit on back to front and wont live it down while the picture is up on the wall. She still looked great though.

We had DVD screens installed in the car this weekend too which was a great hit. A drive to Pakky for no reason just so we could watch Shrek 3 on the road, cool!

Daddy and his girls

I like Pink.

"So Nate, the blue is a juxtaposition"

Marshall , a great big brother.

Party time.

As usual the Musketeers toe the party line and wait until they are finished before leaving the table, God bless them.

We all love balloons, except mum and dad

School Snap

Xander first official school photo. What a ripper.