Mum and Dad in Bendigo

We are really enjoying showing Mum and Dad around Bendigo. Today we went on the Talking Tram.

Bird bird

Wayne was quick to snap this colourful little fellow when he visited a couple of weeks ago. He was up in a tree in our backyard.

Rhys turns 4

Rhys had a great day, he got construction work type toys for his birthday this year, Dump trucks, bulldozers, road cones and workmen. The kids have been playing road works for most of the day. It's funny to listen in and hear Rhys saying "good job team!" and Emily announcing "it's time to pack up tools for lunch". After the morning's hard work we headed to Maldon for the eagerly anticipated steam train ride. After lengthy delays due to the train having water in its oil, they were able to set off and we enjoyed the ride. On the way home they had no lights, due to forgetting the generator so we all got put in first class which was nice although dark. The kids and I chose the "Ladies compartment" which we had all to ourselves. It was easy to sit there in the dark and imagine it was 100 years ago. Once we got home we had the birthday cake (they decorated it themselves with Rhys directing where to put things) and off to bed for kids after a long tiring day.

Pictures of Natasha and Emily

These pics were taken today (Rhys's B'day) I thought that they really didn't come under the birthday heading though so they are under a seperate heading.

Full of Badness!!!

This is the sight that greeted me this afternoon after the neighbour had been hosing. A stream of water had come into our section and the kids began to make mud pies and throw them at each other. Luckily they were easily fixed with a bucket of warm water followed by a bath. The neighbour and I had a good laugh at them anyway.