In the future

This blog entry serves as a ‘note to self’ on children’s birthday parties.

In the future:

• I will not ask family members to sit at public parks reserving a spot for our daughter’s birthday party
• I will give someone our camera and ask them to take photos of the day so we end up with more than just a random few shots
• I will definitely make pass-the-parcel for the adults – even the kids loved watching it NB. the prizes were not of an adult nature (WINK), just scratchies and booze
• I will continue to make awesome cakes inspired by Women’s Weekly cookbooks
• I will triple the amount of fairy bread i think we will need. Who knew so many grown ups would still hold it near and dear!

So, overall the memories are pleasant but the photos are few and far between. So, here are a few of the few. Enjoy!

G.

Cop a load of this, Pixie Foto!

My ‘beached as bro’ Jordo took time out of his crazy, mega-buck-earning filming and leisurely surfing schedule to come up and visit last weekend. He brought his super dooper camera with him and while clocking up some quality time with his two favourite girls (i should stipulate, this is the 2 years and under category ONLY), he took some wicked shots. Like this:

and this

and also this

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I think his two day intensive visit served as a contraceptive as he realised how much work it really is to have a kid. He tried to take a nap on the couch but was rudely interrupted by a frustrated baby who just realised the toy she wanted was out of reach. He was said to have confided in Pete “And this goes on ALL DAY!” to which Pete replied “And ALL NIGHT”.

Here are Jordo’s two favourites – Claudia (our niece, courtesy of Jess & Tony) and our frangipAnnie.

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There’s something about candid photos. No nudey babies, no lambskin rug, no flowerpots in sight. Just the girls being themselves. And it was all free. Yep, life is pretty sweet.

Love ya Jordo.

G.