Late nights

My dad told me a few years back that he had long ago made a pact with himself to talk whenever one of us girls wanted to talk. So if it was late at night, he'd never say "oh gee, I'm tired, let's talk about this in the morning." Or at least that's my memory of what he told me. I've never forgotten that, and I can remember countless conversations at the past-midnight mark. Most recently on the last night of my trip home in April, I got a text from Andrew (who wasn't there) at 11pm, saying, "enjoy your last night, I'm sure you're up talking with your Dad." Yes in fact I was up talking with mom and dad.
Thanks to them both for all the years of time and late nights they have given,
and particularly today, on Father's Day, thanks to my Dad,
who luckily doesn't need that much sleep anyway! 

I love you!

Seven!

Laura's birthday always makes my head spin. I think it's because Daniel turned 8 almost a year ago, which means he was 7 this time last year, and now Laura turns 7, so even though she's really 2 years younger, it seems like much less when I think of him being 7 this time last year. Get it?!! :) 

Anyway, I tried making a leotard cake (but when everyone wonders what it is, perhaps that means my efforts were all heart and not so much skill).

Oh well, I think she liked it anyway.

I'm sorry Laura, but some things about older brothers just never change. What's the same in the pictures above and below? And no, it's not how young I look!

At the local gymnastics centre birthday parties, the birthday girl/boy gets a ride on the bungee seat. What a hit! This girl loves a thrill. And so does Laura. ;)

Glad she chose a '7' for this cake! 

Happy birthday girl. 

We love you to bits and are proud of the daughter, friend and sister you are.

You go get 'em.

Lately...

Cuddling Josh, lookin pretty cute with his chin resting on his hands. 

Nick's 1st cross country run at school

Daniel doing a Hobbit film with his class

Before school, Daniel entertaining C while reading Garfield. 

Gotta love a boy who can multi-task!

 Daniel boarding the plane on his solo flight. He says he loved best the feeling of getting off the plane and meeting his friends all by himself. 

An egg-laying bird. 4 eggs this time. And heaps of pregnant attitude to go with it! Not that I have ever had pregnant attitude nor do I know any pregnant woman who has had it, just the bird........ 

Just looking back at old photos. No words needed really...

SuperNick and SuperJosh! 

Just playing around...