October

Shane is the Musical Director of Blackburn big band. Last week Bruce and I went to watch a performance so I took my camera. Here he is out the front.

Here he is playing with them to give one of the players a rest. He really enjoys working with the band.
Sometimes when its a bit quiet at home I take Hailey and Ben to the local play centre. They have such fun!!


They love playing in the sandpit and are in it most days. Ben still tries to put sand in his mouth but he is slowly learning that it tastes bad.

Last weekend we had my friend Debbie visit. She and I spent 2 days clothes shopping. We had such a good time and I now have a new Summer wardrobe. Hailey and Ben loved having a visitor.

Debbie bought Hailey some clothes as well. This is the beautiful dress that Hailey was thrilled to receive.
Here is our darling little boy raiding the lunchbox after playgroup and having a lovely time.

Hailey and Ben playing together.

Our beautiful Budgie. He is a light green opaline.

The Royal Melbourne Show!

In the train, all excited, travelling to the show.

We asked Hailey what she wanted to do at the show and she said the ferris wheel, so we went straight to it. She loved it.

Hailey on the trampoline.

Ben wearing Haileys hat, watching everything going on from the pram.

We visited the animal nursery. Hailey loved patting all the animals but particularly loved the lambs. Ben was asleep to he missed seeing them. Next year...

Hailey loved the pony ride, although she did ask if she could ride a bigger horse!!

On the way home in the train.

They didnt last long.... very tired after a big day.

But Ben was still bright as a button as he had happily had his midday nap in the pram while we were walking around.

Hailey with her very first showbag. She got the Disney Princess bag and was so excited to open it!

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Nanna came to visit

Last weekend, Nanna came to visit. It was wonderful to have her. Hailey and Ben adored getting lots of cuddles, stories and play time. She only stayed for 2 nights but we still managed to fit plenty in. It was sad to say goodbye, but i am sure she will come again soon.

Hailey loves to involve Ben in dressing up.

And strangely enough, he enjoys the attention and happily wears whatever she puts on him!

Ben has been given, a wonderful, old service station that Shane played with when he was a boy. Ben is car mad and loves his new toy. Many hours are spent playing with it.

Ben caught red handed!! He knows he isnt to touch the dog food but he thought he might have a go when no one was looking.

Today at the shops, Hailey had her face painted for the first time. She was thrilled with it, especially as it was a fairy who was doing the painting.

Ben is always giving cuddles to everyone. Here he is giving Hailey a big cuddle.

And a photo of me......and Lexi......