Playing Jokes on Poppy - 28th Dec

 

 

Well as soon as we got to Dungarubba Luke began to play the usual jokes on his Poppy. This time he had a toy camera and took some photos of Poppy. It broke my heart when he said to Poppy -" Make sure that you are smiling Poppy - I want to get a good photo of you" and then Poppy gave probably the best smile that he could give and Luke shot him with his water pistol camera. Poor Poppy ever so surprised and completely not expecting water to squirt him in the eye.

Luke then proceeded to get the whole family with the new camera that he got for Christmas. I felt so bad for those that he asked to smile a little bigger or to pose in a certain way. Oh dear he has such a wicked sense of humour.

Love to All
Hope that you are all smiling big and nicely!! And Look out is my son happens to visit.
Rell
xxx

Ahhh My Favourite Holiday - Boxing Day

Boxing Day is possibly my favourite holiday and that is because everyone starts to wind down. You spend the day eating leftovers. You don't have to prepare anything. The kids are happy playing with their Christmas present and all is well in the world. When I was little our Boxing Day tradition was to go to the beach. Mmmm yes Boxing Day is the best holiday.

Hope that you all had a beautiful Christmas and that you are doing what I am doing and winding down and eating leftovers.
Love to All
Rell
xxxxx

Merry Christmas Everyone 25th

 

 

 

 

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope that you all have a beautiful day celebrating with your family and friends. I hope that Santa is good to you all.
Love To All
Rell
xxx

The True Meaning of Christmas 24th

 

 

Look at this beautiful Nativity Scene that I got from my very best friend. I love it! I love it because it reflects the true meaning of Christmas. It reflects the real reason that we celebrate this time of the year. It is the meaning of Christmas.

Merry Christmas everyone.
Love Rell
xxx

We Are Away

Well we are off to Lismore. Can't wait to get up there and spend time with my family. The trip is a long one, however the kids generally travel well. There are parts of this holiday that I love - I love sitting out on Mum and Dad's veranda and just relax in the afternoon. This is usually when a gentle breeze comes up. I love playing our traditional cricket games. I can't wait. I hope that you all have the opportunity to relax in a place that is special to you.

Love to All from Dungarubba
Rell
xxxx

She - 22nd Dec

 

 

 

Belinda gave me the most beautiful gift and when I sat down to read it it made me cry. Thank you Bel for thinking so highly of me. I love you too. The above are a couple of page that she had marked for me. What a thoughtful gift. I am truly blessed having such beautiful friends in my life.

The only thing is that this book needs a couple of new pages added that read something like:

1) She drinks way too much and may cause embarrassment - be warned.
2) She is the definition of naughtiness - in her presence you may be arrested.
3) She is crazy and would do anything for a laugh - her need for fun is enormous.

Love Ya Lon Time Bel (and Bell)
Love to All
Rell
PS Let me know if you want the details of the book and I will pass them on.

The Nies Crew 21st

 

We had a mini photo shoot with the Nies crew. These photos will make some nice snow globes for birthdays and Christmas. Ma looked good after her operation and I thought it was a good opportunity to get some nice photos. Who knows what lies ahead. I feel grateful to have such a nice family (in law).
Love to All
Rell
xx

The Best Day 20th

 

Today I had the best day apart from nursing a hang over. I had Sarah stay the night and leave at about 10.00am and then Al and the kids came over and we had heaps of fun. At 2.00pm Des and her little ones visited. Then at 4.00pm we went to celebrate Christmas with the Nies Family. We had a great time laughing and chatting. I didn't touch a drop -still on the wagon. Here are a few of my favourite pictures from the day - there are heaps more.
Love to All Rell

OMG Way Too Much Alcohol 19th

 

 

 

 

Well today was our last day of school - Yippeee!!! The year kids left without too many tears. Some years you have to peel the kids off you and you too are wiping the tears from your eyes. This year they seemed to move on OK. Maybe they are ready for High School.

Well tonight was also our staff night out and I had way too many Pina Coladas. There are parts of the night that are really sketchy. Sarah stayed the night and we had a few drinks before we ventured out. It was a great night and it ended with me nearly getting kicked out of Rashays and then we couldn't get into the Collingwood. Now I know what you are thinking - how trashed were they not to be able to get into the Collingwood? It was that it was that some of us had the wrong shoes on (open backed). Who would have thought that a dress code would have applies to that place????? What the????? I was rather glad the next day that we didn't get in as I was bad enough - net along continuing to dronk. I had a great night with many interesting conversations and many laughs. It was a case of good food, good company and really good cocktails. I do have some vague memories of creating a dance floor. I guess it was lucky that I did that otherwise there may have been some dancing on the tables. Funny. I apologise to anyone who I may have offended or deafened with that bell (I still have parts of the bell).

Love to All
Nursing a very sore head - Nil by mouth!!
Rell
PS no more Pina Colada
xxx

The Rollercoaster Ride 18th Dec

 

This is one of my favourite Christmas gifts. It was from my good friend Lindy. It lights up and sing Christmas Carols. Love IT!

I feel like I am on a bit of a Rollercoaster Ride at the moment with all that has been happening. I told the boss that I wanted to take some leave on Wednesday. I want to spend more time with my kids as most afternoons I get home really late and am completely over it. My kids deserve more and more of me. He was good about it and told me that he would support me in whatever I chose to do. I thought his response may have been a little different to that so I was pleasantly surprised. The next morning I was completely touched when I found a gift sitting on my table and when I opened it it was a gift from him - The Management Bible. He left me a touching little card that told me of how much I was appreciated. Getting the Management Bible was a big thing for me as he had two sons that he could have passed it onto and one of them is a teacher. The card was lovely - it was all completely unexpected. I feel like I am a Rollercoaster Ride at the moment - So many ups and downs BUT mostly I enjoy the ride.

Love to All
Rell
xxxx

Reindeer Recess - 17th Dec

 

 

Well I had another go at the Reindeers again this year and here is the result. Only this time I didn't put nearly as much effort into them and the result was just as good. I did this at 11.00pm ready to share with my colleagues the next day.
Merry Christmas to everyone!!!
Love to All
Rell
xxx

A Beautiful Birthday

 

 

 

Yes I had a great birthday and I was very spoilt. I got some Beautiful perfume, DVDs, flowers and a cake from my family. Michelle showed up with Pandora and lots of it and a gorgeous vanilla candle which I adore. I got many other beautiful presents. My family took me for dinner where I drank way too many Pina Coladas. It was a worry when Luke started singing "Do you like Pina Coladas?" when I ordered my first one. The waitress cracked up and went and told the other staff about the family she was serving. A bit of a worry. I also loved all of the beautiful messages (text, Facebook and Blog) so thank you to you all for making me feel so special.

I just have to make it through the next couple of days now. Nearly there - hanging by the skin of my teeth.
Love to All
Rell
xxxx