Camping

Yesterday was our first day at home in a while and the children decided to 'set up camp' in the rumpus room for the day. They created maps, cooked camp food and were later granted permission to sleep in their tents overnight.

Our biggest egg yet!

On Easter Monday, one of our chickens (we suspect Sophie's chicken Wedding Girl) laid the largest egg so far. Once cracked open, we were surprised to see it's double yolk.

Easter

Today began with a breakfast of easter eggs followed by some cereal then MORE chocolate. I made pizzas for lunch and we were joined by Big Pa, Paul, Ben, Ula and William.

Photo by Patrick.

Then boys spent the afternoon burning off some of their excess energy playing backyard football until dark.

Photo by Patrick.

After all that chocolate, I'm not sure what I'll be feeding them for dinner because no-one seems very hungry.

James and Patrick's day out

Today, James and Patrick had a great day. Their uncles, Ben and Paul, took them to watch Essendon vs Port Adelaide at Etihad Stadium. Essendon won by 25 points. Matthew provided the tickets to the Medallion Club (which I'm told are the best seats at Etihad) and both boys had to wear collars to the event. No complaints about this part, they were so excited to be going.The boys also acquired some things during the visit to Paul's apartment. Patrick was given an electric guitar that he will re-string, a sombrero, James an acoustic guitar and hat, and Sophie a vuvuzela (which came from the World Cup and is VERY noisy) and a collection of coins.

While they were at the game, Adam, Sophie and I visited Lygon St for lunch and some shopping in the city. Soph loved being the 'only child' for the afternoon.

Sophie with her afternoon tea. I was instructed to photograph her "looking at her cupcake".

Sophie's day out

Sophie and I had a girls day out last week with Laura and her two daughters. We all went to the Hi 5 concert at Monash Uni and the little girls loved being so close to the "real Hi 5 people" and dancing along to the music.

First birthday

Yesterday we celebrated baby William's first birthday. The year has gone so quickly and he alreadly looks like a little boy and is walking. He is very active and reminds us of James at the same age.
They are moving interstate soon for 2 years. We will miss them but will plan a visit.

Chickens

We have had the chickens since November and have all become quite fond of them. I have been surprised by how interesting they are to observe. Each morning, Adam or Patrick collect the four eggs. Soon they all should be laying and we'll have six each day.