Trip to Melbourne and we have entered the IKEA zone

I failed to update the blog when Dad actually gained full time employment last month with the international shopping giant IKEA. After his LONG break from full-time work he worried that he might not be able to get the hang of it anymore. But he has done just fine. He currently works from the store at Springwood, which is a 3 minute drive (a very nice change) and does some commuting to Sydney & Melbourne when needed. So far he is really enjoying it. We have yet to take advantage of the staff discount but I'm hoping to put in a new IKEA kitchen in the next few weeks. During this last week, Dad made his first trip to Melbourne for some training, and I decided to join him for a day and a half. (Thanks Grandma) Well, I enjoyed all the usual Melbourne things, great shopping, gelati, catching trams around town, dinner and even caught a great movie while I was there. The only catch was that I had my luggage stolen from the hotel. Luckily I pack very light! and had only packed for one night - but it seemed a little funny that I would travel all that way for one night and then to have my luggage stolen. The only valuable thing was my scriptures, but hopefully I will be reimbursed for them. Note to self: next time, Keep your luggage by your side at all times!!

The Wii Fit Bug

Well we have definitely caught it! Thanks to Kara and Eli upgrading to an Xbox 360 we benefited from a great Nintendo Wii package. It didn't take long for us to get the hang of it and especially Wii Fit. Not only have the kids been working hard on it, but so have Mum and Dad. Actually I think it's better than a gym membership!! We'll see if any of us reach our goals or just enjoy the fun along the way.

Happy Birthday Eryn

Last week we celebrated Eryn's 10th birthday. Double figures as she likes to call it. I can't believe that ten years have passed since that day they wheeled me into the operating suite. She would have to have been one of the most beautiful babies I have ever seen, and that is no lie! She was lucky enough to have received a flute for her birthday - just in time to start at school this week. Grandpa made her the piano cake (as requested) and we enjoyed delicious chicken parcels and icecream sundaes to eat on Friday night. Happy Birthday Eryn!

1st Day of Pre-Prep

Well the day finally arrived that Morgan started Pre-Prep/Kindy. It is the year before they attend Prep at School. She is attending 2 days a week with two lovely teachers, Mrs Bishop & Mrs Ward (I'm sure you'll get the joke with that one!). They were also Lachlans teachers, so we know them well. She has already started to make some friends and is really enjoying playing with other kids, learning new songs (I think I heard "Two little dicky birds" sung 10+ times this week) and playing outside on the obstacle course. I know she'll have a great year.

A Trip to the Temple

For our Holiday Primary Activity, the ward Primary organised a trip to the Brisbane temple - with a tour by the Sister Missionaries. The kids really enjoyed it - even though it was a VERY hot day.