The magnificent Philips Air-Fryer XL

What a machine...brown food here we come!



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School Christmas Carols

Christmas again! Boys had their Christmas concert at their new school. It was great seeing all the kids perform, and watching how they play the recorder.... or not in some instances :-) At least it looks like they enjoyed themselves whilst Mum and Dad sat on the hard ground slowly loosing feeling in the lower limbs. The boys have even brought home a few moves which they are beginning to build upon, watch out Justin!

PS. Santa has a small problem I think.



Boys are enjoying their new school

Martin's Birthday 2014

Martin turns 7, poor guy wasn't feeling that well on the day, and he had school, so we celebrated again on the weekend. They have moved schools and are enjoying the new one very much, bringing home a few surprise talents we weren't expecting :-)

The weather is finally warming up enough to get a slip and slide...the first of many for the summer. Plus, the veggie patch has got a life of its own, thanks to Seasol, I don't ever have to buy herbs again... anyone for tabouleh salad!



Happy birthday Marti

GoPro

Just got a GoPro 3+ Silver from a mate (thanks Tom) and I decided to test it out this weekend. It was time to break in the boat for her first voyage since Winter, so the GoPro came with. While happy with the video (shot in 720p-60) the camera while acceptable is does not hold a candle to a good point-and-shoot, not to mention I had to crop to 3:2. Time to get all the attachments to look like a right old plonker.



Keep living the dream till it ends

Apollo Bay

The weather couldn't have been better for our trip to Apollo Bay. Sunny blue skies allowed for some cycling along the beach and even a quick dip in the sea, even though the water was freezing.

The drive from our hotel to the Twelve Apostles was well worth it, what a break-taking view. The drive back included a detour to Apostle Whey Cheese, where I discovered one of the best blue cheeses I've tasted in a long time and we also stopped at Gorge Chocolates....especially for Granny!

What a great long weekend, only marred by an hour delay as we hit the city, damn cyclists!



Bikes and Beach

Springtime in Germany, I mean Austr(al)ia.

Its days like these that make you realise why you move to Australia. Its just hit September and the mercury is above 20 and the boys are playing in the sea and the BBQ (a new one as it's a throw away world and nothing lasts) is feeding the hoards.

Today we went to Port Melbourne to play footy on the beach and the boys decided it was a good idea to go in with their clothes (and NEW shoes). Those soon came off, as well as their trousers and they had a fun time collecting rocks and skimming the water with shells and stones.

As with all things Australia, it was then back home to relax (and study) and to cook some snags on the BBQ.



Fun at the beach

Last Day of Winter

Why have I been so quite..................? well, the truth is that we've been so busy. I'm currently studding and with the boys football consuming my life (I'm the damn manager) I have little time for anything else. Work is good and weekends fly buy before you know it. The house is getting ready for Grans arrival in September and we've booked a few days off. To give you an idea of how full things are, on Saturday it was Carton vs Essendon at the MCG with Sunday morning taken up by the Caribbean market where the boys played in the sun and rode a mechanical bull.



Ride em.........

I'm an Australian

TBA

Skater Boys (in training)

Skater boys...um, not quite but I like the silent understanding of who is next when there are a few skaters around....looks like oldest to youngest, but with Martin as gang leader, giving his nod of approval as the skaters descend:) Very cute to watch. It's hot and thirsty work, but with Slushies afterwards, what a rush!



Tricks are us - NOT

Last month of Summer (adjusted)

Wow, our best catch ever!
The weather was perfect, beautiful clear water with beautiful tasty fish, and Karli caught most of them, Flathead, Bream and Australian Salmon, a very tasty bunch. I had to stop and think a few times as it felt like I was away on some Caribbean island...what crystal clear water, a perfect day:)



Fishing

Loom Band - FAD circa 2014

Loom Bands, who would have thought that birds chocking, chick strangling bands in varied colours sold in packs of 100 ($3 at today's pricing) would turn my boys into mindless necklace, bracelet and ring creating zombies!



Obedient Fishtail 101

Welcome 2014 - Work begins again

Its 2014, a new year...... and I've started a new job. Working reminds me how important it is to enjoy time off. The new job is great and I'm enjoying it while back on the other side of the city Georgie also has a new job (for the same company) and is now the facilities coordinator. 

January was dotted with a few warm weekends (where are you global warming) which is always a plus and welcomed by all. We took the boys down to Sorrento for the day to enjoy what Australia has to offer. The rest of the days are spend by the $65 pool at Che' Neubau.

Boys love water