Flans Blog Competition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.