Hi, it's been a while. Not only have we moved but we've also had a holiday and Scott's changed jobs. How exciting life can be. I am back playing hockey on a Friday night - Social of course and after not playing for 15 years it is a bit of a laugh. The number one thing is to have fun, of course we are concerned whether we win or not and then we catch up for a few (often too many), drinks afterwards. I have done only alittle bit of scrapping since I was last on this spot. Right now, I am trying to work out my chrissy cards, and happy to say that it's working out well. Ella had her Prep orientation this week - she is so excited and she ended up with the teacher we wanted also. Keep smiling and have a great weekend! bx

Back and Spoilt

Well, here I am again. And another year older. 33, WOW! I was so spoilt for my birthday. Between going to movies on Monday with my Aunt while my cousin babysat Bai. We saw 23 - Jim Carrey's new movie. I thought it was great as it wasn't at all predictable. I sent Scott and Andy to see it last night. I think they liked it but maybe not as much as I did. In the mail, I got Gold Class movie tickets from my God mother and a butterfly suncatcher from my friend Anita. Then on Tuesday, my good friend Kathy gave me a voucher to Gloria Jeans, so I 'shouted' my little family to morning tea in between hockey games on Saturday. She also took Bai for the day so Scott and I could have a romantic lunch. Thanks Kathy, that was fantastic. Chanel gave me a beatiful tea strainer with a teacup on the end and beautiful perfume bottle. I will take a photo later so you can see. Scott's parents looked after Bai on Wednesday so I could go to pilates and the prep building blessing - it was so well done. They gave me money so my 'shout' for dinner on Wednesday - Cortina Pizza - Yummy! So we are onto day 3 and yes it's still going. So far I hadn't really looked after Bai for three days. Scott and the kids gave me a hair straightener and shirt - yes I picked this year as these were well overdue. Then on Friday, I got the most wonderful and unexpected prize from my lovely sister. A pampering voucher from Pure Indulgence. Why is it sister's just know what you need. I will save that until we move so the stress doesn't undo it's good. Today, though was someone else's birthday. Chanel's. And yes we did play ladies, which we are very good at I may add, and went to Queenies for high tea and champagne. It was beautiful. Just remembered my pie's in the oven so better go and check it and feed the family. Talk soon, Brontx

I'M BACK....

Hello and hope you are all well. We are but a little bit busy. I am not happy to report I have also had a recurrence of migraines which is not making life easy or happy. So, business first, we put our house on the market. Scott got photos taken while we were at Pottsville on the Thursday/Friday of the holidays. The sign went up last Thursday and we had our 1st open house on Saturday. By Sunday, we'd signed a contract and we got very close to what we asked. I feel someone is shining down on me. Had the building and pest inspection this arvo so hopefully that will be fine. However, the agent does want another open house on Saturday (just when I thought I could relax a little) not sure why but will comply even if it's only to build her client base. What do they say, 1 good turn deserves another. Right? Anyway, that's the latest news, try and do some more blogging after the march tomorrow. We march in the Kedron/Wavell march and the kids can choose to do it with school or hockey. It's a little bit more special with hockey as Dave, a friend and coach, is very passionate about ANZAC day because his father fought in the war and teaches our kids alot about it. My grandfather taught us so much in the same way and we never missed watching him in the city parade. Then, finally, John Paul Band got to march with them for a few years. It was such an honour as back then you couldn't just march unless you had fought in the war. I waited 15 years to do that and I think he got as much of a kick out of it as Nat and I did. Just thought I'd share that with you. Anyway, going to pick up Scott and go for coffee - the kids are a little excited and getting 'prettied up' - better go and check. Brontx

Easter Bunny Delights

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL! We've had a pretty great week-end in the Fletcher House. First of all - School's Out for 10 days. Loving That. I just love holidays (maybe minus the sugar today) they are so relaxing and we really don't do alot but a bit of hibernating and recharging. We went for fish n chips with my family on Thursday night. My sister and her kids were meant to come up but a man drowned right outside their house in the arvo and she was pretty shook up. I can understand but we missed them heaps. Friday, we went down to Sandgate to watch the start of the boat race. The feeling down there was alive. We went with Scott's parents and two of his Aunts, and then ran into another aunt down there. Then Saturday, one of my best friends, Nerida, who I haven't seen for a bout a year came with her husband and their 2 children. They have grown so much. It's a shame we don't get to see more of them. Today, Easter Sunday, has been great. The Bunny hopped on through here last night and delivered some fantastic books and tiny eggs to have a hunt with. I just love these traditions, followed by 9.30 mass and arvo tea with Scott's parents. The kids have had a lovely day and it's great to see their smiles and be making happy memories with them. Better go and cook something for dinner and I'll be back to post some photos I took today - finally got those batteries for the camera. Stay well!

Sunshine and Sport

What a great weekend! Saturday was truely our day of sport. It started at 8.30 with Tommy and Ella playing their first hockey games for the season. Tommy scored a goal, after many years of playing it has clicked. Ella got a bit involved but was preferring to chew her mouth guard. The under 9's won (no Fletchers in that game but it looks like Tommy will be one of the reserves). Next up, under 11's, Danny's game at 10.30. We played Bulimba and it was a tight game. We won 3-2, I know it's not about the final score but they try so hard and they are the team I manage and help coach. We had quite a few new players as well. Very proud. Then, under 13's. We started with a team of 5 which slowly increased to 8 (addition of 2 players who we'd never met) so Danny, Paul, Brendan and Tom were added. The game started wiath Easts ready to go and us still counting our players (no positions yet), so Easts thought they were going to wipe the floor with us. WRONG! Since the score was 3 all and Danny scored 2 and Paul 1, who are u11's. Fantastic job. They really worked as a team. Wish I could bottle the feeling we felt. Then we went to watch one of scott's workmates play rugby union at Crosby Park. Wow what a day. Hence the relaxation today, just a bit of shopping - markets and woolies. I have cooked a few dinners and am about to go and get a start on the floors and ironing. Blog soon, Brontx

Just sitting here listening to 30 Seconds To Mars - "The Kill" : Love that song so much. But all time favourite for now is Justin Timberlake - "What Goes Around". Just love the 13 minute film clip. Yahoo 7http://www.yahoo7.com.au in the music section. Love this site, as I've said a few times. Just nice to hear a different range of music while working. We had a little family dinner for Scott's b'day last night. You know the type - Roast lamb, potatoes, veges and gravy on the good plates and with the good cuttlery, glasses of champagne and iced banana cake (chosen by him yes not the usual carrot cake). Anyway, that was all very nice. Just after we put the kids to bed one of my good friends from hockey rang to say she'd done the newletter - which I was suppose to help her with, anyway, got talking and she happened to ask what we got Scott for his b'day. Well, with a huge gasp and a giggle - I realised we forgot that small part. Not totally hopeless. The kids couldn't wait, so Friday we gave him the new mobile we bought him as I knew the secret was not going to last. But unfortunately the very much needed shorts were still in the cupboard. So to his liking, he woke to presents today, aswell. I must add Mondays we have swimming and things do get a little hectic. Speaking of swimming, I must go and get Danny ready for today's lesson. Brontx

Busy week-end? Understatement. Hockey training on Friday night and I'm already having anxiety attacks about running the training session solo next week on first game eve. Ugh! Saturday started with dropping Scott and Dj at work and taking the three younger ones down the road to the local park for a party. They had a great time and the weather was fantastic. 12.30 and time to drive to Noosa for a Newton family lunch. Sandy, Peter and the 4 kids are doing a year's road trip around Australia (starting in Perth where they live) so we all went to say Hi. Since it's Scott's birthday on Monday his parents shouted us a night in Noosa. WOW how exciting and lucky. I feel so special indirectly. Today, we went and picked up Jordan and for the boys to have a play. Then back home for the footy game (which Brothers won 24 -16). So basically good but busy week-end. Better go cook dinner and put 4 tired children to bed. Talk soon, Brontx