Mmmm!!!

As we were driving into Nowra for a look around we stopped at a boat shop and went and had a look at a few boats. You know tyre kicking and dream time for Troy. Anyway long story...... we are in the process of buying a new boat. An Allison something or another, 20 something foot with all the bells and whistles on it.

And as peer pressure has it (not really) the Field's ended up buying a boat as well. So morale of the story don't go shopping with the Cook family as you will be easily influenced!

Mrs and Mr Field and Grace enjoying their first boat ride after all the kids had loaded up for the very first ride in the boat. Smile Aunty Ro!

Boxing Day Activities

Well today we went to Sydney and spent most of the day at Darling Harbour as John gave Troy a flight simulator gift voucher from FLIGHT EXPERIENCE http://www.flightexperience.com.au/. It's apparently the next best thing to flying a commerical airliner.

So in english it is where your husband gets to pretend to fly a Boeing 737. Yep that's it! It's definately a guy thing, but it was interesting to see the whole set up of it.

Troy got to take the controls under the guidance of a real life instructor and actually taxi, take off, navigate and land the simulator. So apparently it is "as real as it gets" to flying.

Both Troy and John had a go at it and really enjoyed it. They both got to fly the notorious Kai Tak approach into Hong Kong airport.

Earlier on in the day we went and had a quick look over the "Endeavour" at the Maritime Museum. The kids loved that. It was really interesting and kids had a lot of fun. We ended up becoming members to the Museum so we would be more likely to come back and have a look inside the Museum and at the other ships.

On the way home we went and had a look at the Sea Cliff road (the road/bridge that goes around cliffs and over the waters edge) near Thiroull. We also went to the Stanwell Park look out and did the usually tourist photos. What a view you have from there!

As we were in the area I thought it would be a nice surprise to see the relatives at Bulli. So we made a surprise visit to find that all the Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles went home earlier in the day and all was left behind to hold the fort was some of the cousins, my brother, my two nephews and my father who has apparently had a big afternoon as was now sleeping! Right - big afternoon of something! LOL.

Anyway another good day had over the christmas/new year holidays.

What did Santa leave?

Well didn't Santa spoil everyone again this year!

AJ dearly wanted an Nintendo DS, a pink one and you guessed it Santa delivered. She also asked for tickets to go and see High School Musical On Ice and there thoses tickets were.

Matthew got a remote controlled Helicopter and some Lego Technics. Thank goodness Santa also left a lot of spare parts for the Helicopter as upon first flight it needed a few need blades. Matthew's flight time is determined by his crashes! Practice, Practice, Practice!

Mummy and Daddy got spoilted also with lots of lovely things.

It was a really relaxing and enjoyable day. Much to Amy-Jane's disliking we had ham sandwiches for christmas lunch and ham sandwiches for christmas tea. It was just great. Relaxing and no fuss!

Christmas Holidays!

We all packed up and headed off to Huskinson for our relaxing christmas family holiday. This meant that Troy and I packed the car to the hilt! We had to smuggle the christmas pressies along with the usually beach gear and clothes. Even the front seat had the pillows stacked on it.

Thank goodness Troy rode his motor bike down otherwise he wouldn't have fitted in! John came down to Goulburn and spent christmas with us. So "the boys" got all dressed up for the quick motorbike trip down the coast.

On Sunday we headed over to Callala Bay to see the Field's. We did the usually round up the kids and head down to the bay. It is absolutely a gorgeous place there.

We got the new kite out and everyone had a go at it. We also had the traditional game of beach cricket.

Another beautiful day on the beach.

Church Navity Play

Who would have thought that both my children would be apart of a church navity play! Yes both of them.

Amy-Jane and Matthew had quite a number of rolls in the play. AJ was the "Inn Keeper" and Herrod. Matthew was a Shepherd. Truth be known that Matthew did enjoy his role.

It was lovely to see them both enjoying the play.

A few of my favourite christmas things!

This is what I enjoy about christmas decorations.

Two posts in the one Week

Wow! How is that Ro! Two posts in the one week.

Goodness me....I best stop. That is just far to much time on my hands. See I must now be either finished work or procrastinating! What do you think? Definately not the first one. LOL!

Definately finding it easier to get side tracked.

Christmas Shopping is over rated!

Yuk! Christmas shopping. I am totally not enjoying having to think about what to buy for christmas.

I'll put it off and maybe it will disappear or a magical fairy or elf will come by my house and drop off all the presents, wrapped and all! Hang on.... isn't that what "Santa" is suppose to do?

So today I was in Shellharbour for a work related meeting and had a crazy thought that perhaps I could start my christmas shopping down here, you know get a couple of things. Well I made good progress.

Got a few things and now only have to get a few more! It is really harder and harder each year to think about what to get the children. I have go AJ's pressies and a couple for Matthew but have got him nothing from "Santa" as yet.

What to get??????????? Something that will get him outside and off the computer, playstation and walkman!

Mmmm, have to get the serious thinking cap on!

A Real Friend

Found this whilst Googling for obviously something that I got side tracked with……..and I thought it was nice!

A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest.
A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps themselves and doesn’t feel even the least bit weird shutting your fridge door with their food!

A simple friend has never seen you cry.
A real friend’s shoulder is soggy from your tears!

A simple friend doesn’t know your parent’s first names.
A real friend has their phone numbers in their address book or mobile phone!

A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party.
A real friend comes early to help you cook and stays late to help you clean!

A simple friend hates it when you call after they’ve gone to bed.
A real friend asks you why you took so long to call!

A simple friend seeks to talk with you about your problems.
A real friend seeks you help you with your problems!

A simple friend wonders about your romantic history.
A real friend could blackmail you with it!

A simple friend thinks the friendship is over when you have an argument.
A real friend calls you after you had a fight!

A simple friend expects you to always be there for them.
A real friend expects to always be there for you!

Who's Getting Old???????

My baby (well one of them) has now turned 13. The big 1 3! Oh my goodness! Where did time go. I'm to young to have a child that old and let alone in high school. Phew....what a big year for parents to handle. Your oldest child starting high school at the beginning of the year and the same child turning 13 at the end of the year.

I just can't believe it. My baby....well now not my baby! He is starting to turn into a beautiful young man. Troy and I are so thankful and blessed that we have a health and happy young man. I just don't want those hormones to kick in! I'm not ready to deal with that.

All he wanted to do for his birthday was have his special meal...... KFC .... lucky for Mum that I got out of cooking, but unlucky for Mum as she couldn't be bothered getting anything else for herself so the choice was KFC Twister. I can't be choosey when I can't be bothered. But he loved it all the same. Even the expensive Woolworths Mud Cake with Double Thickened King Island Cream. Impressed I know!





It has been pretty funny this year with Matthew starting high school. He has had his fair share of girl friends so far, well actually quite a few. He likes them taller than him, blonde and at this stage developed.

I think the longest girlfriend lasted for about 2 weeks and the shortest girlfriend lasted for about 12 hours. I just love his comments about them when I find out that these young girls aren't on the scene any more "It isn't leading anywhere and they want to hang around to much and kiss to much". The innocents of it all. To be young again.

Troy and I know that the next year will be quite a challenge for him (and definately us) as he is at that stage where kids stuff is still fun but just that "kids stuff" and he isn't quite old enough to do other things.

I think back to when he was a baby, the first born on both sides of our families and you want them to walk, talk etc. But now all I want is for him to stay exactly like he is. I don't want to lose that little boy who loves to give me cuddles and kisses (only at home) and not a chance when you drop him off at school. But you just never know, deep down I think when he gets much older he still will cuddle Mum.

And Matthew don't forget you will always be my baby boy, my little Man. I love you so much!