Ambualnce Rescue Day

Brian doing the Rescue Dance.

Freinds

Hanging out

Steve after MVA simulation training with IC and Rescue

This Photo was taken last year (08) when we graduated
from our initial 8 weeks at Ambulance School.

Steve's Rescue Training Day

Steve and Brendan with Rescue Paramedics at a Simulated MVA

Jane Bobbin works on patient No2 while Steve (seen through the window) works on the driver.

The Driver is almost released, waiting for rescue to cut the doors off.

The Driver is out, now to stabilize and extricate the passenger.

Ben Thomson sets off the smoke flare for Helicopter Wind Direction on landing.

Mid June

Ahhh! Boodiful! 6 Months and getting cuter by the day :o)

He must have the most killer stomach muscles as he's always half lifting himself up. He doesn't much like being left to play on the floor - loves sitting up and being a part of the action.
At Alex and Mary's house playing with the .. thing. Lots o' fun.

I really need to get/make Lucas one of these doll's houses. He LOVES playing with them and the novelty of miniature furniture. (Things tend to "crash" more than be put in place though).

June

Well this little piggy is already inbetween a 0 and size 1 (between 6-9mth and 9-12mth) and he's not even 6 months yet (a week to go).
So off a shopping we will go next week.
Luckily he has a couple of super cute outfits to show off before he grows again!


Lucas' favourite fig rolls with some apricot jam/macadamia butter swirls - they were the blandest thing on the menu

Once upon a time...

Steve just told me about tonight's story time. We give Lucas three stories either read from a book or made up. Tonight he wanted made up stories and these were the topics he chose and Steve's stories about them:

A Dinosaur - that was in the jungle eating spaghetti
A Cat - he wanted a drink but couldn't find one so he ran up a lemon tree and ate a lemon.
A Cow Poo - that was angry.

House Creatures

No live ones!
Finally here's a pic of Nanny's butterfly blanket (the extra fleecy one is at Pam's - sorry!). She made this for when Riley was born and stitched her name on one corner, Lucas on another and Riley on another with their birth dates. Lovely touch!

I never have any unique ideas with regards to sewing/craft 'n' stuff - if you need a slogan or an event idea then I'm your [wo]man.. but for moments like this I have to copy or at least be inspired by clever ladies like this one.

I totally agreed with every word and decided to have a go myself. In true Suzi style I tried something too difficult to start off with but I think I managed to pull it off.
And YEEES, I know he's not sitting on anything! I forgot to put a log on first :o/

Musical Buckets

What is it with Lucas and buckets?! He thinks they're rather important to have on one's head.
It made me jump when Lucas put this on Riley's head, better than a plastic bag eh?! -eek
Here he is discovering what a microphone is for. Yes, thanks again for that Steve :o/ I'll be suffering this all week now.

Here you go Perrygogs, Riley in his Jolly Jumper.

Taking after.... 'someone' in the thumb sucking department :o) aaah!

Already a wobbly sitter upper.

Dribbles so much I have to make fleece back bibs. Teeth are on their way.

Lucas is thoroughly enjoying his new wall stickers (removable) that I put up the other day. Fire trucks, tractors, cement mixers, trains and planes. Plus a reading chair and blankey to snuggle up in for story time.

No TV... aah!

A relaxing Sunday evening.



My brother Alex did this when he was a little baby. It's the sweetest thing! I couldn't help but chuckle and take pics before getting him out. He'd bounced himself out!

He fell asleep when I was sewing right next to him on the machine. The sticker on his tummy is one of those address labels you get with charity junk mail, "Suzi Pennyman" - useful.

Very Happy 10th Anniversary

Here's a quick shot of part of a framed collage in the hallway (one of them!) It's late and all the wedding pics are in the garage all packed away - apart from the ones in glass and are hard to photograph.

A decade isn't really as long at it sounds like. It's been excellent and we're closer than ever, having more fun than ever and looking forward to forever.

The only gift we gave eachother today were 10 kisses. Maybe next week we'll get a babysitter and go out :o) (in between study times)

Coasties

WHAT THE?! Lucas enjoying a berry nudie drink - this made me do a double take. Looks like he's had a fight with a door! :op

Now you guys (Pam and Dave) are official "Coasties".
Here's a pic of their house and the neighbours (by a few streets).

Chris with their new addition (My little Pork Pie in the bouncer)
Nathaniel came and hugged my legs. For a while we figured he was confused and thought I was his mum, but he seemed happy to stay there for a bit :o)

So long, farewell, aufeders..aufieder.. see ya!

Farewell to Pam, Dave, Lauren and Anthony.
This only means I won't see you as often but I'm sure we'll be popping in for a catch up soon.
I compressed these pics and the cake one went all pixelated.



Sorry Maryanne, couldn't resist! :op

Back to Amazement

It's so nice at Amazement we decided to go again. This time my brother and his little lad.


Willem leading the way through the ... whatever it is growing with the sunflowers

"nooooo my dear, after YOU"

Heading towards the bridge in the middle of the maze
What a cute bunny rabbit!