Fun with La

As it has become a annual tradition of ours to be with Alara for her birthday, this year was no exception - especially with a sibling on the way! But it was La's day and we did lots of special things together.

Most important part of the day - presents! 

bubbles on the only piece of dry veranda

Picasso time

Happy birthday to you.....

In the days following it was time to occupy the kids while Relle & Leyla got some rest....

Picnics  

Craft 

such a goose!

Oh and a party in amongst it all

bouncy pillow time

Gingerbread Man decorating

Thanks Alara for sharing your Birthday and New baby sister with us!!

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Uncle Brad gets Married

Uncle Brad and Tanya got married a couple weeks ago, Tanya was a blushing bride and Brad was a gleaming groom. Kida and Toby didn't miss out either being flower girl and page boy.

The Excell clan

The newest Mr & Mrs Excell

Dad's new wheels

The time had come when we bid farewell to our trusty ol' red ute and upgraded to a more family friendly version

Steve was a bit excited with the purchase as it was the first time he forked out more than $500 for a ute!

New Cubby House

While I was away doing a bit of relief work, the master and his apprentice decided to build a cubby house

Toby waiting patiently for his turn with the drill

Ta Da!!

One very Happy little builder

Biker Boy

Toby has mastered his big boy bike now, and there is no stopping him! 

We don't walk anywhere now, its pedalling all the way

Wont be long and the little wheels will be off!

Newest Family Member

We have welcomed into our family Diddle Cat. Toby's newest best friend and pet.

Toby loves his cat so much....

I think Diddle Cat loves him back.........

 lucky Diddle is a very tolerant cat!

Trace Elements Kids Activity Day

This year I am part of Cancer Council's Relay for Life, as a fundraiser for our team we held a Kids Activity Day through the school holidays. It was a hit amongst the kids of the district and it was great to see such a lot of support for such a worthy cause.

Bridie, Toby, Kida and Jacqui at the craft table painting clay moulds

Cupcake decorating Dinosaur style

Face painting Kida is a Fairy princess........Incredible Hulk style!

Toby is a rare Blue Tiger

The kids were given 7 tokens when they arrived and needless to say all of Toby's went to the bouncy castle man! Lucky mum bought another round so he could do some other activities!

A great day for all involved, now onto the 19hr run on the 29th October......