The Morecroft Massive

Concert season

2012-02-01T17:29:00.000-08:00

Here is Fraser ready to play his flute at the school concert. Pirates of the Caribbean and something by Queen. (Fraser can't remember what.)
Christmas carols with the Aussie youth choir. Fraser's last performance with them- his voice has changed!

Keith Bobbinson turns his hand to parrot training.

2012-02-01T17:27:00.000-08:00

Here are the Lorikeets enjoying stage one of the bird table construction experiment.

Really, really heavy rain

2012-02-01T17:23:00.000-08:00

Patio still not finished when- heavy rain fell. The garage flooded causing remedial works on the drainage channel around the garage.
All survived well- just a few damp things in the garage. We were pretty lucky compared to many.
Here is Gemma checking out the storm.

Patio construction

2012-02-01T17:19:00.000-08:00

What a fine bunch of hard working dudes.
After 10 years of fake grass we decided to put down pavers in the back garden. As Grandad would say- it's a job in the town.

Here is Fraser showing how the front door still works and now looks out onto a fancy step.

Are girl guides cool?

2012-02-01T17:18:00.000-08:00

You decide.

Gemma is 11!

2012-02-01T17:16:00.000-08:00

Gemma's birthday.
The traditional early morning present opening.
Birthday cake at Grandma's- after tea at McDonalds.
The birthday girl/boy always choses their birthday tea...

Horse riding at Tranquil Park

2012-02-01T16:39:00.000-08:00

Gemma has recently taken up horse riding. Here she is on Polly in the Arena. Later she had a party there- Princess and Polly were dressed up for the occasion.

Birthday tea

2011-08-23T18:29:00.000-07:00

Grandma just got back from the UK to celebrate her 70th birthday. She was a bit jet lagged, but we mannaged to keep her awake. Cake made by Cobblestone Cakes (Aunty Dette). All the kids with their grandma- ahh..

Doing stuff

2011-08-23T18:22:00.001-07:00

Gemma is invested at Guides.

Nice uniforms- very practical.
Although I think the removeable parts may get mixed up- note to self- put names on it.

Gemma bakes cakes. Here she is squeezing out the last of the chocolate frosting to decorate the tops.

The end of an era.
It took us about 5 days, but we have done it.
Clearing lego city for the table tennis enthusiasts.
It's all in the boxes.
Fraser is planning a smaller, rolling display- pictured here in the background. It sometimes suffers from ping pong attack- but we can rebuild it....
The new craze- Minecraft doesn't take up quite so much room.

Back in Aus

2011-08-23T18:18:00.000-07:00

Having been to the UK for the hols.
Back to it with a vengeance.

Yes- it's arrived!
Teenagers in the house.

Our little boy is growing up fast. So far so good, not yet morphed into a grunter... Fingers crossed that he doesn't.

I remember when he was only one- and didn't even know how to blow out candles....

July 2011

2011-08-23T18:07:00.000-07:00

Yes- It's been a while....
Things have been going on- we just couldn't be bothered to tell you about them- or were we just too busy doing them...

In exciting, and romantic news- Dad has remarried!
They found each other online- Kindred Spirits. It was love at first coffee. They chatted all day. Only left the venue as it was closing for the day...
About 14 months later a fairytale wedding, which we had the joy of attending.
Gill is a kind and generous person, they are so obviously in love. They chat and joke together all the time- and help each other through the stresses and strains. Particularly bad as we were visiting- selling 2 homes- buying another- consolidating junk. My hat goes off to them both for remaining sane. We wish them many happy years together.
Lots and lots of love to you both xxxx oooo xxxx

Riding Lessons

2010-11-10T17:30:00.001-08:00

Gem and Melissa had horse riding lessons for Christmas. Got round to it in Feb.
Unfortunately the instructor was a bit of a dragon.
The girls enjoyed some of it. Unfortunately, I'm too late posting this, and can't remember the horses names... Will have to ask Gem- she has a good memory.
We hope to try again later at a different stables!

Playground

2010-11-10T17:28:00.001-08:00

A lazy bank holiday at a playground in St Kilda with friends and a picnic.

There's nothing better.

Working with wood

2010-11-10T17:24:00.001-08:00

Working with wood was the title of this activity at school. Fraser came home with a few useful items...
Chopping board- I remember making a fish shaped one of these many years ago- I bet it's out in the shed at Dad's by now.
Pencil case- huge- can fit a lot in this one.
Pencil stand- for the artist in a hurry.
Looking forward to working with wood2. I need some cupboard doors please...

Snow- a while ago!

2010-11-10T17:20:00.000-08:00

Some time ago- maybe July- we went up to Lake Mountain for a visit to the snow. There had been much nagging by the kids. Needless to say, after a surprisingly short time, the tune changed to- it's too cold!
Ah yes, the joys of the snow...

All the family

2010-11-10T17:14:00.001-08:00

Ballroom Dance

2010-11-10T17:09:00.001-08:00

The two of them in one picture- looking happy. Must publish this one!
Here is Gemma at the School Dance. Our friend, Lorraine, thinks she looks like Margaret O'Brien, a famous actor of old. I just think she looks very grown up!

Day out in the City

2010-08-19T20:20:00.000-07:00

Here we are enjoying the City with The Farming Dawsons.
First a cultural visit to the church opposite Federation Square- most interesting. We met some Girl Guides there- three separate groups! Next on to the flames- plenty of time for posing before the main attraction.

Fraser goes to high school.

2010-08-19T20:15:00.000-07:00

Here is Fraser on his first day at High School!
We never thought this day would come. Mr Squeezy has grown up a lot.
Another school related photo, at home with a Science project- baked Alaska! It tasted great and keeps quite well in the freezer.

Fraser goes to AJ2010

2010-01-13T16:03:00.000-08:00

The big day has arrived- after about 18 months preparation. Here they are ready to board the bus to Cataract Park, NSW. They all had matching hats, bags, bum bags, water bottles, scarves, another top, plates etc! What a huge operation 13,000 scouts plus leaders and heaps of activities as well. We take our hats off to the organisers.
and eagerly await news of how it all went. Check out he web site AJ2010- for reams of info.
Looking forward to seeing you again, Frais, our brave, bold scout.

School concert 2009

2009-12-21T14:25:00.000-08:00

Big fun was had by all. The weather, for once, was very nice- not too hot, too cold, raining or smokey- as it has been in the past!
Fraser performed- "Let's get it started in here!".
Gemma's class performed the more traditional,"Jingle Bells".

Fraser graduates

2009-12-21T14:17:00.000-08:00

Fraser graduates from primary school

Art work.

Dressed in our best, ready for the ceremony.

Certificate for NSW Maths competition. Fraser also received the school maths certificate.

School captains give a speech, this was the best picture- the lighting was not good.

We are very proud of our grown up boy!

Hello

2009-08-24T22:06:00.000-07:00

Look out- there's a new post.
Birthday cakes for the day and the party- can you guess what they are?

Morning present
opening.

School project- This is Fraser's Dianorama.
Brief make a model of your hero. (There were a lot of Steve Irwins.)

If the world were made of paper...

2009-03-25T16:15:00.001-07:00

An idle day and plenty of paper and sticky tape- suddenly we have our own futuristic airport.
View of the main runways.
Helicopter pad.

Pilots eye view of the main buildings.
'Blackbird' space travel 'plane hanger.

Close-up of the terminal building, with passenger bus.
Not sure how long it will last, afterall, it is made of paper... not sure if it has a fire fighting crew... could be a little unsafe.

2009-03-22T20:06:00.001-07:00

The boys went to the motor show again. Not enough cars with stowable tables, unfortunately.
It's good but, how many cup holders does it have?

Garden Improvements

2009-03-22T19:58:00.001-07:00

Landscaping is coming on apace- with all hands on deck. Grannie made her own wheelbarrow from a pot and a golf trolley.
Now we have our own creek and sculpture garden installed.
Plants to be added in the Autumn, when it gets a bit wetter- here's hoping!
The new sculpture was a birthday present for Kaggs- 'Rhythm' by Andrew Kasper- let's hope the parrots like it too. More improvements to follow, when the labourers straighten out a bit.

Happy Christmas

2008-12-16T17:13:00.001-08:00

Happy Christmas to you all.

Wishing you all a fabulous holiday with lots of prezzies and loads of fun.

Lots of love from The Massive xxooxxooxxoo

What Fraser and Gemma did at school this year.

2008-12-16T16:59:00.000-08:00

School work 2008
Here are some examples of the children's work this year. An invitation to school by Gemma. The grade 2 theme was 'Mini beasts'. Here is a dragon, a caterpillar and a ladybug.

This is a true account of our adventure down the Creek!
The class had to develop characters for a story. Mischevious Mortimer's toaster (he is the evil character) and Heroic Henry's spaceship- I think he is the hero.
Here they are on a recent day out.

School Captain

2008-12-09T02:11:00.000-08:00

At school assembly on Monday, Fraser was chosen as school captain for next year!
He was very excited and we are all very proud of him. Gemma cried "happy tears" as he went on stage to receive his certificate and the congratulations of Mrs Maclachlan, the principal.
Well done Frais!

The Slatch

2008-12-08T11:49:00.003-08:00

We all had fun when Kath came to visit

Day of Wombats

2008-11-30T01:07:00.000-08:00

Today we visited a friend of Karen's who helps injured wildlife. He's currently got two wombats (Wombles and Barry), a swamp wallaby(Poppy) and two tawny frogmouths (no names so far).

The wombats are very cute and extremely bulky, a brick with legs. Pete wants one for Christmas- despite nearly being bitten on the leg by Wombles. Pete says- "That's a bit harsh on Wombles- it was only a friendly nibble"

Gemma's Birthday

2008-10-26T23:45:00.000-07:00

At last the big day arrives! Gemma is 8. She got what she wanted- some fish. They are called bubble and marble- the names relate strongly to their main physical characteristics. Marble looks as though he has swallowed a marble and bubble has big bubbly eyes.The party is to be held soon- a Haloween theme, watch this space....
Here she is showing off her new front teeth, which have also recently arrived.

Knitting triumph

2008-09-23T16:57:00.001-07:00

Here is Gem in her new dress.
I got this wool from the op shop for a bargin- the new fairy dress is fitting well and will probably grow at the same rate as the fairy, if we are lucky.
For the techno interested, I knitted it on big needles from the bottom up- hoping the neckline will not stretch. The sleeves are raglan and also knitted upside down, just for fun. All in knit stitch- no point in doing fancy stitches with this wool! I am chuffed that it has turned out wearable- and popular.

Fraser's 10th Birthday Party

2008-08-24T17:50:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Mister Lego

Guru!!!!!!

Mummy Wrap

Guess where all the paper went?

Uk Trip

2008-08-06T04:33:00.000-07:00

Just a few of the photos

Joeys and Cubs

2008-08-06T03:55:00.000-07:00

Fraser and Gemma were both invested into the Scouts this week

Back on board ---- Fraser's 10th Birthday

2008-08-06T03:28:00.000-07:00

Surprise Surprise!! Fraser got Lego for his birthday

Gemma helps make the cake

Sand Sculptures

2008-03-26T01:45:00.000-07:00

On Easter Monday we went to Frankston foreshore where they had a sand castle display.

Q. Guess the theme. Answer below.

A. Fairy tales ancient and modern

It's thirsty work

Incredible!!!

2008-03-17T20:49:00.000-07:00

Guess what we got from the toy library this week?

And despite it being a mid thirties day Gem had to wear the gloves to bed.

At least she didn't wear the whole suit

The Motor Show 08

2008-02-29T22:33:00.000-08:00

Fraser and Luke and Pete went to Jeff 's Shed to jump in and out of cars

Err raining!!!

This VW Multivan was the hit of the show with it's rotating second row and fantastic table

Cheers

Dad, there's a hole through into the boot. Amazing!

Then we went to the top of Crown to check out the views

You can't beat a good pile driver

When Good Robots go Bad

2008-02-23T23:55:00.000-08:00

The latest creation of FJD Productions

Our one day holiday in Portsea

2008-02-17T01:54:00.001-08:00

Today we spent the morning at Portsea bay beach
and after lunch we popped over to the back beach

This is boat we built and raced around the bay

Pete and Gem go snorkelling in the giant rock pool.
Gem assisted by clever use of boogie board.
We saw many fish and under Portsea pier I saw a large ray
I couldn't help but say "Crikey"

Exploring London Bridge.
And no it hasn't fallen down.
Despite the singing of the nusery rhyme on the way

As Fraser says" That was exhilarating"
Big fun for all concerned
We'll be heading back very soon for the next session
Thankfully no wipeouts

As the saying goes "We'll all sleep well tonight"

The tradition continues

2008-02-12T15:03:00.000-08:00

Dodo and Elsie would be proud.

All change on the bicycle front

2008-02-11T00:18:00.000-08:00

In an exciting development Fraser is now riding Karen's bike to school and Gemma is riding Fraser's

Sunday Culture

2008-02-09T17:49:00.000-08:00

A long overdue visit to the McClelland Sculpture park.
We revisited some old favourites and saw some new interesting things.
A recreation of 5 years ago! Reluctantly posed.

Gemma still cannot resist interracting with ALL the exhibits. Remember the picture 5 years ago? This one was not posed either!
This swan is made of a HUGE tyre. Very effective, hard to piant we expect. A nice way of recycling an old tyre. The lake was full of green algae and looked very toxic.
Suspended rocks. A memorial to one of the benefactors of the park.
Gemma finds her orange squeezer at last.

Grandma survives thanks to bejewelled

2008-02-02T19:01:00.000-08:00

It's all high tech mod cons these days

Gemma pushed Grandma to Ernies cafe for a lunch of Nachos.

Yes it has been too long since our last blog

2008-02-02T16:08:00.000-08:00

Gemma decorates my B'day cake
We had a touch of rain
Gem checks out her Xmas blades
Eygpt is recreated at Canadian Bay Beach

Santa wear your shorts

2007-12-15T13:46:00.001-08:00

Gemma sang "Santa wear your shorts" at the school Christmas concert this week. Very well received by the audience. We've been having recreation of the routine all week at home with Gemma the director teaching us the moves. She's a hard taskmaster, every little movement has to be correct, even down to the degree of bum wiggle and finger position.

Visitors to the Garden

2007-12-15T13:32:00.000-08:00

Recently we put up a new bird table and we've

had many a guest at our restaurant

Another award

2007-11-29T18:54:00.001-08:00

Fraser has come second in a competition to design a safety poster for the gas company.
It's all awards at the moment!
His poster highlights the hazards of using your mobile phone whilst driving. Luckily, this accident did not result in an enormous fireball... but, it COULD HAVE DONE.

Fraser wins an award.

2007-11-18T18:10:00.001-08:00

FRASER WON AN AWARD last night at the NCCA (National Children's Choir of Australia) concert. We were all surprised and delighted. The award is given to the best choristers in the choir, one from each rehearsal centre.
We have cleared a shelf to display it (see left). Fraser's first actual trophy. We are all really proud of him.

The concert was great as always, the first song was in the dark and the choristers waved torches, very effective, it was called 'Turn the lights on!' ,I think. Fraser's group also sang, 'You Raise me up', 'Tears in Heaven', 'May it be', from the 'Lord of the Rings', "I will magnify thee, oh Lord' 'Tarah Orah', and 'Moreton Bay', quite a mixed bag of songs.

An award winning chorister said, "The best thing about being in this choir is the wide range and large number of songs we sing."

Having fun in the garden.

2007-11-18T18:02:00.000-08:00

This is our grevillia, Judith Ann- looking beautiful at the moment. Below is the protea. Note the new bird table.

Fraser and Gemma go wild on the trampoline- still popular after all this time.

Fraser's 9th birthday

2007-10-11T19:13:00.001-07:00

Fraser's party, ON THE ACTUAL DAY! As you can see there was a green theme. Strangely, most of the guests turned up in green tops. How bizarre. Of course we had lots of fun, sardines, hit each other with balloons, birthday cake and plenty of lollies.

Holiday in the sun

2007-10-07T18:56:00.002-07:00

Hello everyone, yes, we have been rather slow at posting lately.... Here are some shots from our recent trip to Cairns with the OS visitors.
The girls check out the map at the railway station on the way to Kuranda. No, it wasn't raining.

A fish that we saw in the reef off Frankland Island.

Fraser checks out a rockpool on Frankland Island.

Some strange animals at the Cairns Coconut Caravan Resort.

Fraser's Concert

2007-07-08T22:44:00.000-07:00

Fraser recently had a concert at the Police Academy Chapel. Yes the very one where Tich and Dette got married all those years ago.

There was a mix of style from pop to classical, although the most popular was the Beatles medley, with some funky choreo.

Our trees have started to flower and we're getting some visitors

The Stationary Squad

2007-06-11T16:35:00.000-07:00

Let us introduce Ruby Red Pencil and Fraser Eraser

Big news. Gemma can now tie her own laces

Dawson Coat of Arms

2007-05-15T03:03:00.000-07:00

For the new music room at school they are making a quilt for the wall.

Everyone was asked to decorate a 100mm x 100mm square representing their family.

Karen has made an embroidered coat of arms with the motto

"Fervor super omnia" "enthusiasm over all"

We each have a quarter

Gemma - ballet and music

Fraser - lego and singing

Karen - music and needlecraft
Pete - mosaic and poker

Latest School Photos

2007-05-07T15:39:00.000-07:00

Halls Gap Holiday Piccies

2007-04-29T23:23:00.000-07:00

Heres a few snaps from our holiday with Granny and Grandad

Back at Last

2007-04-28T17:16:00.000-07:00

No, we haven't disappeared off the face of the earth but our trees have.

A large branch fell of one of the gums in the back yard so we had the tree men in to inspect and remove the trees. We've made some new beds from the mulch and will plant some new trees soon. It's a shame to remove trees but better that than have a 150mm dia branch land on your head as nearly happened

Christmas Concert

2006-12-13T14:11:00.000-08:00

Today we attended the Langwarrin Primary School Christmas Concert. We watched the young performers strut there stuff through a slightly hazy view from the smoke from the Gippsland bushfires over a hundred ks away. To quote Max "It cast a gloom over the whole proceeding ".

Despite the smoke both performer and viewers had a good time, even the teachers put on a show. Rose and Gwynn arrived from Adelaide in time to see Matthew and Amy on stage.

Gemma Fontayne

2006-12-10T17:28:00.000-08:00

Gem had her ballet concert last week and we got the formal photos at the ballet break up party.

Gemma's friend Meagan is the girl in the purple butterfly dress

You've got to take the big bets and I did

2006-12-07T19:37:00.000-08:00

This week I had my first real success at the poker coming 13th and getting 39.5 points!!!!
The big win came when two guys went all in against me. When the cards were turned one had two queens, one had two Kings. You can imagine their faces when I turned over, wait for it

TWO ACES, WOO HOO!!!. I tripled my chips and the others were out.

It must have been my lucky purple shirt.

Still no skittles or bread round

More movies from the budding Spielberg

2006-11-20T21:42:00.000-08:00

The Alien's monster

The Burning Building

The Sad Princess

The robbery

2006-11-12T19:55:00.000-08:00

Totally New Wave

2006-11-05T19:17:00.000-08:00

Here's my latest project for Fraser and Gemma's bathroom.

Kaggs takes the credit for the paint job.

As you can see I had a little help in the final fixing of the coat hooks.

Thursday Knights

2006-11-02T16:39:00.000-08:00

Once again Thursday Knight is cards night. I've started going to a poker tournament run at the local footy club. If you get knocked out before the break there is a "Losers" tournament. I was the 6th knocked off my table but this was before the break. Of the 21 losers I got to the final table and finished 4th. The most disappointing aspect was that there wasn't a bread round. Next week I'll take a loaf and see who's up for a slice. Who knows someone may do the famous Maltese cross. And Sam no one wanted to play Newmarket.

Halloween

2006-10-31T17:59:00.000-08:00

Spooky happenings in Morecroft Way as witches, wizards and a skeleton visited the residents. When they and others knocked on our door and said "Trick or treat?" Pete cried "Trick" and squirted them with a water pistol, much to the surprise of the "free chocolate collectors" He then relented and gave them some goodies.

Cemma's Pink & Blue Party

2006-10-26T15:46:00.000-07:00

Sleeping lions- not very well played. Big blow.

Lucky dip box. Dancing in the new CD player and sparkle get up.

Pink and blue cake and banner.

Mummy wrap game. Music box.

Rebecca, Gem and Meagan.

Laughing with Beth. Gem wore her new snow white dress all day.

Three out of four

2006-10-04T20:15:00.001-07:00

Life is strange in the Dawson house at the moment. Fraser is at Grade three camp on Phillip Island until Friday enjoying the outdoor life. Gemma asked me this morning when Fraser was coming out of his bedroom only to be reminded of his absence. We’re looking forward to his return with tales of daring do and late night dorm activities. We gave him a disposable camera so it will be interesting to see the evidence. I’ll post some piccies when we've had them developed

Flans Blog Competition

2006-09-26T15:33:00.000-07:00

Let's see who can predict the date that Flan will post his next entry on his Blog. I predict 12th October. Anyone else with a guess. But no prompting other than by a comment on his blog

Mixed Day of Fun

2006-09-24T03:57:00.000-07:00

We've done allsorts today as you can see from the photos. We started off with our new routine of Sunday morning tennis at Lloyd Park. It took me back to the days of the the foam mats and the mangle at Boldmere. There were only a few puddles and the kids have been looking for an excuse to use the scrapers. After lunch whilst Fraser played Playstation Lego Starwars, Gem and Meagan had a subtle make up session. Then it was off to Darkzone for a few games on the way to G & Gs. I thought Sam would particularly appreciate the dancing. Grandma had a sore foot so Gem had a quick look to check if all was well.

For us poor unfortunates who are too far from the exchange for broadband can people

please if possible post photos as well as video. Thanks

Playdoh Chefs

2006-09-20T01:37:00.000-07:00

Today was playdoh cooking day. Fraser made a Aussie chocolate cake and Gem crafted a fair dinkum chocolate pizza and boy were they tasty.

Gemma's progress

2006-09-16T23:01:00.000-07:00

Gemma wrote this in Jan 2006. Good pen control- but that's about it. Gemma's approach was enthusiastic and typical of her nature. Jump in and see if it all comes together.
Here is a sample from Gemma's diary from April. As you can see she is having trouble writing the letters, but a clear improvement in those few months. Her concentration is very low- she clearly did not complete the task in the time allowed.

Gemma has recently been taking an Omega 3 product which has improved her concentration no end. Here is a sample of writing from August. She wrote this with the letters being dictated to her. A vast improvement since the start of the year. We are all proud of her effort.

Mulching Delights

2006-09-16T16:40:00.000-07:00

Today we mulched the gardens. We had two willing volunteers who loaded the wheelbarrow and brought the mulch round to the back garden. On Friday Kaggs had seven volunteers with all the neighbouring kids helping with the mulch.

WOOF WOOF

2006-09-11T01:49:00.000-07:00

Well what a fantastic day at the G Bulldogs v Magpies. I was one of 84,248 watching the first qualifying final.
The game started with both sides having strong periods but after quarter time the dogs kicked 14 of the next 15 goals to literally run away with the game. It was great watching the Dogs playing so well. When the final siren sounded and the Dogs had trounced the Pies by 41 points the faithful woofers were left to sing the song and cheer them off. The was especially pleasing to see Rohan Smith kick a goal in his 299th game knowing that he will reach 300
I know cos I was there. Some people say it when they wasn't there.

The Performers

2006-09-03T02:00:00.000-07:00

Gemma's friend came over for a play. The new entertaining sensation starring M on keyboards and G on vocals and dance. Songs of love and regret a speciality.

Wobblies

2006-09-03T01:55:00.000-07:00

As you can see Fraser has lost 4 wobblies this week- or is it one last week and three this? Anyway we are all happy for him. He has been biting around them for the last 8 weeks. As Gem said "we can't peel an apple with the same success as you- it's hard for us not to take big bites" Fraser kept the last tooth a secret from Pete as he suspected Dad was the tooth fairy! The money appeared though.. the mystery continues.

Ballet exam

2006-08-27T01:24:00.000-07:00

Getting ready for the exam. The school provided the hair piece and Miss Lisa twisted up Gem's hair. The girls were quite nervous and did not mess about as much as usual. They finished 15 mins early as a result. Miss Kate said they were well focussed for girls of their age.
Primary class of 2006. The exam itself was top secret, but we do know scarves were waved and tiaras worn. We will have to wait for the big concert to know more.

Activities of the imaginative

2006-08-27T01:11:00.000-07:00

Theatre shop presents,'The Three Billy Goats Gruff.' Starring Gem as the goats and Frais as the Troll. Props and scenery by the players.
This week Fraser has been learning 1950's advertising jingles. This has resulted in a desire for aeroplane jelly. Huge rush of sales down our way. Gem has added chopped fruit for that personal touch.
Shoe lacing instruction cards- the cheapest shoes we ever bought. Gem wore these for about two hours.
How many cocktail sticks can you poke into a balloon before all the air comes out? More than you might think.

The travel party

2006-08-27T00:52:00.000-07:00

Passport control was ready for the travellers to arrive. Each country we travelled to had a game or activity. Then back onto the 'plane for the next stop. Each guest had a passport to fill out and collect stickers from each country.
Typical party food was provided on the Australian leg of the tour.

Mummies were wrapped in Egypt. A balloon popping contest was held in Nepal- flying over Everest, of course. Granted some of the international links were a bit flimsy. Duck, duck goose in France. Sleeping lions- a huge UK favourite according to the recent migrants. The hallway was the 'plane. Unfortunately the guests made very rowdy passengers. Later, the party was declared a success.' Non stop fun' was one review, we even had a mum 'phone up and congratulate us.

Now we are heady with the success and are already planning the next one. 'I want a party just like Fraser's, no, a tiger party' we will have to wait and see.

The birthday boy

2006-08-18T15:52:00.000-07:00

On the 8th it was Fraser's birthday and Legoville was expanded to include a police station and an airport. The saving of pocket money has begun for the Lego construction set

A new start

2006-08-18T15:38:00.000-07:00

I've been inspired by all the blogging from the Uk and so have jumped into cyber space.

I hope this works Ok