First tooth

Our little boy is getting so big. On Monday Damian got his first tooth and it is so sharp. He rolls over onto his tummy all the time and then gets stuck and can't get back, he gets so frustrated. I will be very pleased once he learns to roll back onto his back so I don't have to flip him all the time.

HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY

G'day folks, just want to send out a BIG happy australia day to everyone out there in our family. After a cool christmas we think that the aussie summer has finally arrived. In a few hours the snags and onions will be sizzling on the bonnet of the HOLDEN. Australias water crisis will double today after Mark jumps in the pool and the aussies are going to thump the POMS this arvo in a thrilling 1- day cricket match in adelaide. No seriously just spreading the aussie love to all you people. We love you all so much. Have a cracker of a day!

with love from matthew. (not the family)

(i lived with the family in the picture above for 6 months in my 2nd area)

Wishing everyone a.....

A Jolly Ball-y Christmas for Lane

Thanks to Nana and Granddad, Lane has a new favorite toy.

Christmas Trimmings

We had Christmas at our house this year, which means it was time to put on the matching sweaters and take a family picture. I found some real Christmas crackers at the British market in town, and Andrew made sure we all wore our party hats and told our jokes. So, "What did the beaver say to the tree?"

Christmas

We have had a great Christmas and we have all been spoiled rotten. I (Andrew) have been in cheese heaven. We had a nice sharp cheddar, apricot stilton, a strong stilton, and the favourite of Wallace and Gromit, some Wensleydale. Samantha also found me some crumpets, pastilles from Rowntrees, and some english turkish delights. IT has been a real treat. Hana and Lane made out like bandits and are currently benefiting from being only grand children on one side of the family. Hana has been running around with her sheepskin boots on thinking she is pretty special. Lane has an infatuation with balls and so she got at least 3 different toys involving balls including the one Nanna and Grandad got her which we will post a video of shortly. Anyway we will post photos over then next day or two.

Christmas Lights

Our neighbours up the street have 10000+ lights and they all move to the music. We asked if we could put together (i.e. put lights to a piece of music I like) so they sent us the software and we arranged this video.