well, grandchildren are finally coming...and so far, its boys!!! I collected some beautiful baby clothes awhile back, and the pink stuff is still sitting there. Well, I told Ginny to think baby girl thoughts, but hopefully its not too late.

Had a reasonably busy week. Went to see Steve sing with the band from his college at the Rouse Hill town centre...not too bad! If I say so. Spent Wednesday with my birthday girl....Claire, watched the DVD of her unborn fetus...only once. And we had a great lunch together.

The photo of the surfboard on the police van out front of our house had abit of a story. I saw the van parked out front, and on way to see what was going on...asked Peter (son) if there were to be any surprises, that no one had told me about...he knew nothing...a relief! One of the boys staying here had found a surfboard and work tools, in the bushes at the end of our road , stashed and bought them home, and dutifully reported them to the police. They took them and told him that they were his if no one claimed them within 30 days. He was happy. An honest thing to do, with potential rewards. I wasn't so happy to see police out front though, but it all had a happy ending..ha

Withal the drama happening on the world stock markets, we may not have to move from our little piece of heaven on earth here. It may slow down the development projects. Amm praying, though God's Will be done.

Rick's finally over his chicken pox, so we will be having the family over on Sunday to celebrate numerous birthdays....

btw...reason for my slow posting and no pics, is because of extremely slow internet, but hopefully that will be fixed over the next few weeks. Where we live is just too far from the place where it all comes from...forget the name of the thing.

Rolling right into "the crash"...exciting times in world history

Wow...what can you say...we are really watching history in the making. Not a time to worry and fear...faith, in our living God...that is what's needed most. He will ALWAYS care for his own. Always has, always will! I went to work with the "Bikies" this morning...(not your typical...over 40years, well established types, having fun) but there were quite a few grim tales of losing lots of money, in the stock crash. Most of the ppl put their retirement funds in these shares, and it has just gone!!!

Spent abit of the school holidays around the house with Rick, as he has chicken pox..not a good time to get them. He wouldn't go out anywhere as he only got them on his face....poor guy...wasn't a good look. But he was such a little soldier, no complaints.

Still driving with Peter, hopefully he will get his license this coming Tuesday. Missed my grandson's 2nd b.day...chicken pox kept us away. Actually a very busy month in my family 5 birthdays in September and 2 in October. That is just my kids, and grandsons.

spring just smells so good

twas a good week...anything would be better than the week before...that was just "one of those down weeks" thank God...they pass. I have learnt to lie low, when that happens. I know that its only a matter of time, and the sun is shining again. But its really impossible for me to "cover" as I am such a bubbly type, than when I am not everyone one wants to know why, and talking about it ...is not what you need or want to do. ANyway. Its all good...its all life.

I had a really "family" week. Went with Claire to visit Karen and the boys. They are simply adorable. I am so enjoying them. Wish they lived closer. Got a phone call from the agency I work for, I had a "recall" for the Carlton draft advertisement...which means they wanted to see me again. So, I may end up in that ad after all.

I went out to the opening of a cocktail bar/restaurant with Renee, it was nice to be with her. The bar was nice, but didn't drink all the free drinks, though I had a sip of the French champagne, and it was so nice. The food was "gourmet canapes" mainly...unclean type stuff, wasn't real tasty.

I went to Tim and Sara's for a little visit, and spent Sunday with Ginny.

AND my beloved friends took me out for the yummiest Lebanese food, at a new restaurant Nadia discovered. THe food was great, the restaurant had a great atmosphere, and the company was the best.

I went over to Chris and Charity's for dinner, and sat with Christie, Joy and Charity outside on a warm balmy evening, and really enjoyed...laughs, and friendship, the stuff a good time is made of.

So all in all, I had a great week, and tomorrow I am doing more driving with Peter, as he is going for his test this week....am praying

found my camera.

well, I was thinking I left my camera at my sister's ...but I didn't. all those good photos I could have taken...ha

I think I left my camera at my sister's with the photos

2 weeks later.

Thought I may add a little for my own sake...lol, before I forget too much of all I have been up to.

Well, in that 2 weeks I turned another year older, such is life. Its really not such a big deal for me these days, just nice to be remembered. thanks to those who did, and don't worry about it to the others.

I have continued on the roller coaster of life, and have been going down the yukky scary parts abit of late. Its good when you are older, you realise, it all comes to pass and the scenery can change very quickly. My emotions are my roller coaster, the scenery doesn't change too much but the way I react to it does. passionate ppl have high highs and low lows, thank God, I move through the lows, and realise that it all comes to pass. pretty smoothly. will spare you all the details.

Went to Newcastle to my niece's 30th birthday. Enjoyed myself. Her husband's band was the entertainment. And it was really hard to talk to anyone while it was playing, so they lost me abit there. Her 83year old grandmother had the right idea. I noticed her sitting blissfully amongst it all, and marvelled, then saw the ear plugs...smart woman, probably been to a few of those types of functions.

In the week before that I also went to another neice's 2year old daughter's funeral. That was a sad story, (no wonder, I have "felt" it) A tragic accident.

Anyway...not meaning to be morbid, but in the last year, I have attended 6 funerals, and had to miss another due to another engagement. 2 were for "old" people, 1 for a middle age, then a 30yr, 20 year, 18year and the most recent 2 years. I think I have only been to 2 funerals in my life before that! Someone said its because I am getting older, but its not, cause the majority were for youngens.

Life, huh. Make the most of it...TODAY, I say. No guarantee on tomorrow. I had quite the conversation with my sister on this subject, as I stayed with her on the weekend. People say it, but dont live like it.

I am amazed at the situation with Wall street at the moment. Its compulsory here to put some of your wages into superannuation, which basically is a fund that supports your retirement. BUt with all that is happening on the financial market, people's super, is going down with the stock market...quite scary really. Gold always still the way to go I think.

Hope I havent been too doomsday for you all....its me...at this moment, but guess what, summer is coming, its just smells simply great outdoors with all the beautiful blossom everywhere, and the days are getting longer....LOvE it!!

Well, its spring!!! or at least its suppose to be...the rain has set in, and the grass is reeeeelly growing here. Its my favourite time of year, I love spring! Its just so pretty.

Just call me "nanna"...finally, its starting to happen. A whole new world is opening up with our family, the dynamics are really changing....thank God! Everyone is excited, especially me. Surely, we shall get a little girl out of the next lot...lol.

I went up and spent the day with Karen and her two adorable little men. She has had a breast infection, and they are rugged at the best of times. I came with her to the doctor and did abit of shopping, as its not so easy with a newborn and a busy two year old and a shopping trolly. I felt useful, and honored! She is such a good mum, she needs to lighten up abit on herself I think.

Finished all my dentist trauma for now...and am so thankful about that.

Our place is over run with baby ducks, wish the mum's and dad's would take them swimming in the surrounding ponds, as they leave such a mess around the pool. They just wander up and down our very busy road, amazingly enough we are all on the watch for them in our street.

Not a super lot of "news" this week, or none I am suppose to talk about yet...ha...now that IS funny.