Andrew, Ben and I are overjoyed at the arrival of Baby Evie. Al and Claire’s little bundle arrived into the world late Tuesday morning. When Ben heard the news he threw his hands in the air in excitement and said ‘She’s here, she’s here, my sister’s here’. He is a little confused!! We have been so upset that we have not been able to go for cuddle because of sniffles and tummy bugs. But we send this message hoping it makes up for it. Ben, Gramma and I made this master piece today!! Congratulations Al, Claire and Hugo and KISSES for Evie xxxx.
I recently attended the Winter Nationals drag racing at Willowbank Raceway near Ipswich. Many thanks to Jun for the complimentary tickets. We went on the Saturday and saw several different classes including Top Doorslammer, Top Alcohol and of course Top Fuel. Al and Dad (George) went with me, and this was the first time that Dad had ever seen drag racing live. Well what an introduction. Sitting in the trackside cafe maybe 40m away from the start line, we nearly fell off our chairs in reaction to the sheer power (and that was just the noise from the burnouts). Suffice to say I ran to the fence to watch.
I recently attended the Winter Nationals drag racing at Willowbank Raceway near Ipswich. Many thanks to Jun for the complimentary tickets.
We went on the Saturday and saw several different classes including Top Doorslammer, Top Alcohol and of course Top Fuel.
Al and Dad (George) went with me, and this was the first time that Dad had ever seen drag racing live. Well what an introduction. Sitting in the trackside cafe maybe 40m away from the start line, we nearly fell off our chairs in reaction to the sheer power (and that was just the noise from the burnouts). Suffice to say I ran to the fence to watch.
I took a few snaps.
We were really impressed that the public can get up so close to the cars and crew in the pit areas. It is obviously a very friendly and open community.
The next round (actually the first round of the next season) is on again at Willowbank in August.
Al and Hugo visited recently whilst Claire was off doing very important bridesmaid stuff. Little Hugo just chilled the whole time, he is a very relaxed baby (at least when we see him anyway). Benjamin was intrigued and progressively they became more interactive. I think it was great for them both (being cousins and all). Later on we gave Hugo the little red guitar. He held it quite naturally. Perhaps he will be a little rock star in the future.
Al and Hugo visited recently whilst Claire was off doing very important bridesmaid stuff.
Little Hugo just chilled the whole time, he is a very relaxed baby (at least when we see him anyway).
Benjamin was intrigued and progressively they became more
interactive. I think it was great for them both (being cousins and all).
Later on we gave Hugo the little red guitar. He held it quite naturally.
Perhaps he will be a little rock star in the future.
Recently Al, Claire and Hugo joined us for lunch at Hoggies. It was lovely to see them as they have been a little busy with their little man. Catching up has not been as easy at it used to be. Hugo and Ben were just delightful at lunch. Hugo had a snooze and a cuddle, while Ben played and ate. I can confidently say that eating out with Ben is now more pleasurable…………. especially since the discovery of ‘the toy bag’ and ‘ice cream’. Our lovely neighbor Di (an experienced mumof three) had told me it is a good idea to take a small bag of toys when dinning out. It has been a huge success and used on a number of occasions. And as for ICE CREAM ………. I am sure it was invented so parents could eat their dinner!!!!!
Claire and Al had a baby boy on Thursday 4 September at 12.50 pm at Pindara Private Hospital (Gold Coast). His weight is 8 pound and 8 ounces and he is 52.5 cm long. His name is Hugo Rankin Lattimore. A new baby cousin for Ben, YAY!!! Well done Claire and Al!!!! He is a delightful little man!
Recently we went to Zorb® Gold Coast.
Belinda, Benjamin and I went with Claire and Al as Al had a gift voucher to be used.
Big, Round, Wet and Very Fun !
Al started off with a hydro zorb where the rider is set free inside the Zorb with 40 litres of water. The rider starts out standing and maybe even running but in most cases ends up sliding inside and very wet. Al lasted maybe five meters and it was all downhill from there (literally). Big wide grin = Excellent.
Next up I tried the harnessed zorb (dry). Strap in and roll, bounce, roll, bounce all the way down. Another big grin at the end and I laughed all the way. The zorb actually bounces right off the ground due to the eccentric weight (me).
Finally Al and I did a double hydro zorb. First they pump up the pressure, fill it up with water and then we each dive in. Not very graceful but even that was fun. We tried to stand as long as possible but gravity and friction (or lack of it) took over and we tumbled laughing uncontrollably to the very bottom of the run. It seems to go a bit faster with two people inside.
The exit from a wet zorb is very interesting. Much like birth or perhaps a young Alien bursting from a victims abdomen. First the water breaks. Then a body part appears and finally whoosh out we come whole. Al exited in the conventional fashion feet first. Apparently I didn’t read the rules or listen to the zorb man. I exited head first into a somersault on the wet grass. It wasn’t quite as graceful as I hoped as the zorb rolled over me as I came out. Nonetheless excellent fun.
I highly recommend Zorbing to anyone.
While we were there Claire, Belinda and Benjamin watched from below and took the photos. Benjamin was a bit restless so we popped him out on the manicured grass. At first he was not too sure about the grass and tried his best not to touch it. He soon got used to it and crawled around everywhere for a stickybeak.
Andrew, Ben and I are overjoyed at the arrival of Baby Evie. Al and Claire’s little bundle arrived into the world late Tuesday morning. When Ben heard the news he threw his hands in the air in excitement and said ‘She’s here, she’s here, my sister’s here’. He is a little confused!! We have been so upset that we have not been able to go for cuddle because of sniffles and tummy bugs. But we send this message hoping it makes up for it. Ben, Gramma and I made this master piece today!! Congratulations Al, Claire and Hugo and KISSES for Evie xxxx.
