Who is that??

Who is the man behind the mask?

Bay to Birdwood

The Bay to Birdwood is a car cruise that starts at West Beach and finishes at Birdwood in the hills where there is a car museum. Every alternate year the cruise is open to cars from 1950 to 1977 hence the the Ford coupe was eligible. Brad got her ready (just) and the big day arrived with much anticipation.

The day itself was really good because it marked the first time that Alicia had a ride in the coupe. Both kids were really excited and both loved the trip up there and back. It was a really good family fun day out and I think we will do it again.

When we got there, amongst the millions of cars, we had a go on the jumping castle, the kids had their face painted and played on the playground. It was a really long day and everyone was tired afterwards.

Unfortunately I happened to mention that a mustang would be nice to have, and Brad has played on ebay for mustangs ever since. Why don't I learn????

McDonalds Party

In keeping with the McDonalds theme, the lolly bags that I have developed relate to Ronald McDonald. I am really pleased with the outcome and Ewan thinks they are pretty cool aswell. Another success.

Ewan turns 5

Ewan turned 5 today. His day started out by getting presents from us including his new bike and a couple of DVDs. He had icecream at child care and then we had family over for a small birthday tea. He got a lot of great toys and books, his official birthday party will be at McDonalds. He's grown up a lot in the last year and I think he is ready for school. Life just goes on and on and if you blink you miss it.

Grandpa passed away

Grandpa passed away on Sunday morning as we all know he was 90. Even so, it was unexpected. He was in hospital but due to come out on Monday, I was going to see him then. It would be a little easier with the kids to visit him at his retirement village, and he would be more comfortable. Unfortunately that didn't happen. Its funny when someone dies because your mind strays to memories that you hadn't thought about in years. I remember grandpa at Glengyle
Av, he used to have a workshop under the house. I used to be really excited when we rocked up at their house when I was little and grandpa was twiddling away in the workshop. It was a really cool place even if you were under strict instruction, not to touch anything. I also remember the Christmas that grandma and grandpa gave me the play doh set, I couldn't have been anymore than 10. When grandma and grandpa moved to the unit, we hardly ever saw grandpa when we visited, he was always outside playing around with the plants, he used to come in for his lunch, a sandwich with a pot of tea. He was really methodical about lunch. All these memories will live on, even though grandpa is no longer with us. They are etched there as much as my kids will remember what their grandparents do and say.