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Mount Buller

Yarra Valley Wineries

Puffing Billy

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Back to Work

We had a lovely week long break in Melbourne, Australia. Only just got back on Friday. I know I should have posted sometime during the weekend. But I spent most of it unpacking, cleaning up/uploading photos and sleeping. Suddenly been feeling exhausted after the trip.

And hubbie has disappeared to Indonesia for the week. Sigh... I'm glad we had the time together in Melbourne. It's was really nice to go back to all the places we've been when we were studying in Melbourne. Loads and loads of memories for us. And now plenty of new ones. Like when we went to the Yarra Valley to the wineries, and driving up Mount Buller.

The kids enjoyed themselves in Mount Buller, where for the first time, they've experienced real snow. Bryan had a lot of fun. He also learned more about the different seasons in the year and how to ski. I think it's a good trip for him too. Gabriel didn't quite like putting on all that snow gear but he enjoyed playing in the snow too.

But it's back to earth for everyone. Meanwhile, I've just restarted work in a new clinic. Nice place with nice nurses. It's not as posh as my old clinic. But comfy and cosy. I can definately see myself here for another few years.

MIA

For the next week, our family will not be around in Singapore. We are all taking a much needed break over in Melbourne, Australia. It's been 8 years since I've left Melbourne after graduation. And I haven't been back. I do miss Melbourne. I have lots of good memories of Melbourne. And I've made a few good friends there too. It will be great seeing some of them again and visiting some of our old haunts.

Of course the kids will be going with us this time. And we will be doing some fun stuff with the kids. Including bringing them up to Mount Buller to play in the snow. Bryan is super excited about it.

I spent the last weekend packing. Had to start packing early. So I don't forget anything. With the kids around, I need to pack for them too. And I definately can't forget things like the socks, underwear etc. I almost forget that we are going to Melbourne. If we do forget anything, we are probably going to find it in a shopping centre there...

Weekly Scraps

This was taken the morning my two boys had their Chinese New Year celebrations in school together. It was nice to see them enjoying themselves. In costume too! I used Websters Marketplace collection. The colours are so vibrant and gorgeous. Fits the theme perfectly.




I used the same collection but muted the colours a bit with the craft cardstock. I also used some stamps. And Hambly rubon. This time, Websters came up with printed chipboard buttons with matching string. It was lots of fun to use.

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A Star Wars Birthday

Bryan's friend, Jeremy's 6th birthday. There was a really 'cool' looking Star Wars, Lego birthday cake there. The little Lego pieces are actually edible. But the figurines were provided by the mother.

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As Tall as a Giraffe

We went to the Zoo on Sat. And managed to catch the giraffe feeding. There had been some renovations in that area during our last visit. The Zoo had improved the giraffe exhibit, with a bigger open space for feedings.

Bryan happily joined the queue and enjoyed the close contact with the giraffe. It's the first time we've seen a giraffe up close. With it's long tongue.

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Weekly Scraps

I love this photo. My two boys posed very well for this photo. There are quite a bit of details on this layout. I used up lots of bits of scraps from the Yacht Club. As well as the doily and the stickers from the same collection. Aren't they just so nice and sweet together.






This photo was taken of both of us at hubbie's company dinner. It was supposed to be a themed dinner and we had to show up in a costume. Hubbie picked the Flintstones outfit which suited us quite well. And we won the best dressed couple for the night. It was quite fun. I used the rest of the Wonderfall papers, and journal cards. I also used bits of the dinner ticket in the layout. The film strip is a Hambly's rubon.

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Another Year Older

Had my birthday celebrations with the family last week. It was nice and cozy, a family affair. Seperately my best friends took me out for lunch. Even though we have our own families, it's nice that we find the time for each other. All girls need some time out with their girlfriends right?

The kids are home all day because it's the school holidays. So they are also up a little later than usual on weekdays. And that means I have less time for hubbie and myself after they sleep. That and for some reason, I've been more tired than usual. I've been taking naps over the weekend. Which is unusual for me. I hardly need naps. Maybe there's a bug going around at home.

So this post is a little late. I like to take some time once or twice a year to stop and think about what's been going on. Recent events happening around the world does make me worry a bit more about the family. I wonder if we'll be prepared in the event of some disaster. I've been making a point to keep extra supplies at home. Especially for the kids, their milk powder, diapers, etc. Maybe I should also expand it to include other necessary supplies too. Instead of waiting until things run out.

Otherwise, I really do need to start some exercise. I feel tired and lazy a lot of the time, which is not really good at all. It's been over 3 years since I had a good exercise program going. Sigh... The inertia gets worse as you get older I realise.

The other thing is my scrapbooking. Work's been picking up and I've only been managing about 1 page in a week. I really need a proper table to work on at home. I'm now doing it on my bed, on a table tray. Which isn't the best.

But I am looking forward to the coming holiday we've planned in Melbourne. With the kids around, I know I'm going to be busy looking after them. Should be fun anyway. I hope...

Weekly Scraps

Just at the start of the month of June, I finally get down to scrapping our 2011 New Year photos. The ones we took on our cruise. I love how the theme of the paper collection fits so well. Especially the fireworks. I used mainly Websters Yacht Club. And Prima crystals.

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