My Big Boy is 11!

Not sure where the time went, but this time eleven years ago, I was lying in a hospital bed while DH Shayne watched the golf!!!

At just after 9.30pm, with a little help from a surgeon, Ryan Anthony arrived in the world.

The last 11 years have flown by and we are so proud of the young man he has become.

He loves his Ripstick - so does his Dad! With his usual determination, he has spent as much time as possible mastering it - and I mean both of them LOL!!

Ryan also got a Port Power football jumper and a Wii game.

After cricket this morning, he is now entertaining his mates Tyson and Dylan who are staying the night. We've been ten pin bowling and had KFC for tea and they are now locked in a serious cricket match with Bowen and Brad from next door.

Cake soon and then sleep - for his tired parents at least!

Happy birthday darling. We love you very much - although I know you would be very embarrassed to hear that out loud!

One Proud Mum!

Ryan played in the Under 12 Future Champions Cricket Trophy cricket match yesterday. He was one of only 22 boys chosen from across the competition, so to get selected was one major achievement.

His team won the toss and elected to bowl. Ryan was given the job of bowling the second over - he was pretty nervous, but bowled well, only giving away 1 run. His next over claimed the wicket of the opposition's captain and best batsman - I think I screamed with excitement LOL. Luckily Ryan didn't hear me. He went on to take another wicket, finishing with 2 wickets for only 3 runs for his 3 overs.

Although he didn't do well with the bat, his team Gambier Green won which was also really exciting.'

Ryan had a GREAT day and we are all so proud of him!

Beyond Comprehension

I have been watching in disbelief the news coming out of Victoria over the past day. I can't imagine what those people must be going through, having lost family, friends, neighbours and homes. It's beyond imagination.

Kathy at Remember When doing her bit to help those affected - proceeds from the sale of all laser cuts this week will be donated directly to the bushfire appeal. Stock up on laser cuts and help Kathy donate as much as possible.

I'll be back later to share some happier news.

Look what just came to our house.

There's nothing wrong with my boys' hearing!! They heard the sound from inside and rushed outside. They waited not so patiently until it came back!

What did they hear??

Mr Whippy driving up our street - that doesn't happen very often.

And this is what happened after that!!

Ice-creams all round! Yummo!!

Scrapping!

I didn't manage to scrap as many layouts as I'd like during the holidays, but did manage to get these done last week.

I did this one for RW Laser Cuts and it also doubled as a challenge for Country Papercraft's Australia Day cybercrop. I love the RW laser cuts - the title on this layout.

This was another CPC challenge - to use Australian colours (I chose red, white and blue rather than green and yellow).

Another RW Laser Cut layout - using the You are a Star title. Trying hard to use up some old photos and scrapping supplies.

This was a colour challenge set by TD over at CPC - this patterned paper matched perfectly!

School is Back!!

Hot weather finally arrives and we're back at school! Typical. 39 today and 42 predicted for the next 2 days - yuck!!

Just a quick post with our traditional back to school photos. Ryan and Bowen look suitably impressed don't you think LOL! They were worried they were going to be late, which we weren't!

Happy Australia Day!

Happy Australia Day everyone - it's great to see us Aussies getting more patriotic. This is the flag Shayne hung from our antenna yesterday.

We spent the morning at Carol and Dennis' house having a lovely breakfast

and playing fun games like this!