My last blog post was the 27th March. Time has flown by, I have had a few ups and downs over the last 6-7 weeks. Life presents challenges and many lessons to be learnt. Lots of fun too in the last 6 -7 weeks, Easter eggs, BBQ's, theatre, good times with friends, great 60th birthday celebrations, a birthday lunch for Darrin and then Koby's 1st Birthday on the 1st May.
Fergus came for a sleep over last school holidays, we had pizza out at our favourite pizza place, watched DVD's til late then we had a great visit to the aquarium. Fergus took lots of photos of the fish. I loved the penguins.
My friend John's long awaited, well planned 60th party was a party to remember. Gail Jill and myself arrived back to my place at 5am. I don't think we realised it was quite so late. Another friend who shared our lift home couldn't believe that John had 'thrown' us out!! so early.... The band was great and dare I say the Karaoke even better !!! Carolynn and I didn't quite dance on the tables!!
Darrin's birthday was the day after the big party, and I had a lovely lunch with Darrin Candice and Koby.
In between the parties and the socialising I have been busy with reorganising my spare room, getting quotes for new blinds and a new bathroom! All very exciting. Malcolm is going to paint the room while I am in Brisbane and then I will get the new bookshelves and scrap booking space sorted out. Lots of 'stuff' has been thrown away, books gone to new homes, clothes to the op shop, it's been time consuming, but good to get rid of the many things that I have been hoarding in my spare room for a number of years.
My friend Judy celebrated her 60th birthday in April and I thoroughly enjoyed the celebration at the Bayview Hotel in the city. It was nice to meet Judy's family and friends - Judy looked lovely, it was a beautiful warm day and I found out some things about Judy that I didn't know!!
I had my day at VCAT with the neighbour issue - It was a long, emotional and stressful hearing (for me) - no need to dwell on that - a compromise was reached and hopefully all is over.
Koby's birthday party was lovely - Koby was the perfect party boy with lots of smiles, he seemed to take it all in his stride. It was beautiful weather and we were able to be outside and enjoy the lovely sunny backyard. Graham, Candice's dad was here from Capetown. Koby will miss Graham when he leaves today. I looked after Koby on Saturday evening when his Mum Dad and Grandad went to the footie. He had a few tears when they all left about 5pm. He soon settled down and went off to bed quite happily at 7 pm.
I picked Zac up from child care yesterday at about 2.30, it was a beautiful warm day (may have been the last one as I think winter is here today) and we had lots of fun at the park. We spent time playing on the computer, chatting and in no time at all Shelley arrived to take him home. He is a little chatterbox, very active and keeps me on my toes.
I am still walking, doing my yoga and zumba - always busy, enjoying life and looking forward to spending a week in Brisbane with my friends Sally and Bob. The weather will be warmer too.
I am hoping to head up to Cairns soon to do a project with ICV, but that's not yet definite. so more next time.
I think that has covered most of the last few weeks.. till next time
