Splash Time

On Monday mornings Toby has been enjoying his swimming lessons. He gets to sings songs, go under water and paddle and splash in the cool of the pool.

We have a real fish here!

All this swimming makes for a tired boy

Cruisin' on the kickboard

A line up of Humpty Dumpty's with teacher Kimbo

One happy Humpty eager to jump in!

Relle gets old

Yesterday we headed over to Ma & Pa's to spend the day with our fantastic Aunty Relle. We had a great day splashing in the little pool and running through the sprinkler trying to keep cool on a very hot day.

'so Dad, how was your day??'

BBQ tea for all to enjoy

Singing Happy Birthday to a special lady

Jack having a turn of blowing out the candles

- although I dont know that his style is quite right!

Matt gets old

On Monday Matt clocked over another year and we were there to help him remember the good old days when he was younger!

Matt opening his present from his siblings

Tea time for all the kidlets

Everyone's turn to blow out the candles

Playground fun with Jacqui

With the New Year upon us we ventured back to the beach to spend the weekend with our cousins, and whilst we were there we helped Jacqui celebrate her 2nd birthday at the Kingston Playground.

Im sure Simon got as much enjoyment from the playground as Jacqui!

Playgrounds are great for Dads too!

Birthday Girl Jacqui and Lexie going for a climb

Helen's masterpiece.....

...and what was left of it!!

Toby turns 1

Our baby is no more, now a big 1 year old, Toby is taking on all the challenges that face him and succeeding!

Its hard to believe that just one year ago I was as big as a house and in denial that I was in labour...................oh the memories........

Pa the birthday boy himself

All the kiddies having a play together

Toby and our friendly neighbour, Miss Madeline

La did her best to entertain the little ones, especially with her cart rides.

The blocks were ditched and Toby and Jack climbed in for a ride of their lives!

One happy little camper!

Boxing Day Altus style

Boxing Day we packed up the car and headed to sunny Kingston to enjoy a lazy lunch by the seaside with all our Altus rellies.

Toby & Jack sitting proudly on their Christmas chairs

All the little ones with Uncle Steve and Uncle Matt


No trip to Kingston is complete without a play on the beach, sandcastles and a quick dip in the water.


Toby finds sand is the perfect dinner accompaniment

Sandcastles with Dad, he was just quick enough making them for Toby to crash down!

Dad making sandcastles while Toby has found its easier to eat sand with a spade!

All the kids got involved in the sandcastle smashing

A nice cool dip in the sea

And a nice warm bath with cousins!

Christmas Day

As with most Christmas mornings it was an early start and we were all excited to see what had arrived, Toby quickly scootered towards the lounge room and was amazed to see the stash of presents under the tree. With no time to spare he quickly began the task of unveiling them all!

OOOhhhh! what could this be??

There was no time for brekky so wrapping paper just had to do!

Helping Dad open his big present

Sitting back and enjoying our find!

We headed over the road to see Pa Pete, Uncle Brad & Tanya, Uncle Aaron, Aunty Narelle & Kida and Uncle Sam, and while we were there we enjoyed a lovely lunch and more presents!!

Playing with Pa Pete and Kida



Christmas evening we hopped over the border to Ma ma & Pa's, and surprise surprise there were presents there too!

Toby's toy of the day - a spinning top, tears erupted if it was taken away!

Hit a winner here Aunty Relle!

Pa was very clever and made this table and chairs setting for Toby

(and his future siblings!)

Toby enjoying his presents