Caitlin Jemma Holmes 31.01.04 - 23.12.10

In tears we saw you sinking,
And watched you pass away.
Our hearts were almost broken,
We wanted you to stay.
But when we saw you sleeping,
So peaceful, free from pain,
How could we wish you back with us,
To suffer that again. It broke our hearts to
lose you, But you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you,
The day God took you home.

Sweet little Cait - oh how your family will miss you. Now you are playing and running free. Rest in peace Princess

Its Christmas time....

Today we battled the crowds and went to visit "Ho Ho" The kids loved it! I however was extremely sore and still recovery from my "grumpy bowels" as my Dr called it!!
We also finally got around to buying gifts for the KMart wishing Tree appeal. They loved choosing the gifts - so two children will be getting some exciting presents from our two children on Christmas morning. They can't quite get their head around not knowing who they are but they were excited to know that some one "needy" will be getting them

Sorry about the first pic not being turned!!

Tuesdays around the world

On Sunday we had the Christmas parade. Amalie was on her kindy float which won best Kindergarten float. The teachers had handmade all their little outfits from recycled stuff that was dropped off at the kindy. Too cute! And before you all yell "look out she s on the road!!" The road was closed and yes that is a car coming but going super slow! :)
It was so hot! I am pleased I smothered the kid in sunblock as we would have got so sunburnt otherwise.

Its so nice to see what others are doing in their part of the world at this festive time.

Tuesdays around the world

Today I am photographing this little cutie.
Oh he smells so good!

Christmas photo time

So I had it all planned in my head - brick wall and then old steps. The photos would be fantastic and everyone would love how I managed to take the photo and be in it all at the same time. I had my outfit picked out - and the kids. Summery looking family photos in front of a brick wall.
So I wake up - look out side - good, not super sunny. We get dressed head off, get out of the car and....during the 5 min drive to the brick wall it dropped 10 degrees!
I was freezing, kids weren't smiling photos weren't working. Ok change the spot - nope still cold and no smiles. So this is what we came up with! Not all all what I had hoped for but at least we are all looking in the right direction!