Andrew’s Birthday

Here are some photos from our recent night out to celebrate Andrews Birthday.

We all went off to Cafe Affamato, which is a new cafe near the Wicklow hotel,

and walking distance from Sean & Emmy’s new house

http://cafeaffamato.com/

Until next time, Kim xxx

Paul’s 50th Birthday Surprise Party

My Brother-in-law, Paul,  is just a wee bit younger than me and had his surprise 50th Birthday Party in January.

It was to be a surprise, and was mostly. (Although I think he had some sneaking suspicions).

We bought him a tree as he has an acreage and is green fingered. It was a mature sized tree, a Magnolia named ‘Star Wars’.

It was an extremely hot day, very unusual for Armidale to have all this heat.

Unfortunately, Mel's plan of an outside party in a marquee under the trees ended when a big storm arrived in the afternoon.

Everyone squeezed into the dry and still had a great time.

Paul and Mel's veggies are looking great,

Kayden was the centre of attention,

Above- Sean and Emmy

Below- Mel did a great job with the cakes and the decorating.

There was a music, rock concert theme.

…………… and the next day was the recovery breakfast.

Until next time, Kim

P.S. Thanks to Gail for the Smilebox! 

Another slideshow by Smilebox

Welcome to 2013

Hi everyone and welcome to

another new year – 2013!!

I know I’ve been slow with my posts BUT I’m working fulltime again! – while we recruit and wait for a new Nurse Unit Manager.

I don’t mind really.  I think (and I’m told by those in power) that I do a good job in the higher position. I’ve probably done it for five years, if I add up all the weeks and months I’ve stepped up for, which is longer than any other NUM.

I don’t want the job, its too stressful and I like to have a life outside work, BUT I may be the best NUM the units never had – ha ha…

We are waiting for our new NUM who is coming from the UK, lets see how long before she wants to go home! No, only kidding, it may work out just fine.

Anyway – New Years Day.

One bonus of working as NUM is that I get all the public holidays off and don’t have to do night duty. (and get paid more $$$)

So this year we went on the car club run to the Blue Hole.

The Blue Hole is Armidale's local swimming hole.

Gara Gorge is locally referred to as the Blue Hole and is located 16kms from Armidale along the Castledoyle Road. Gara Gorge is a popular picnic and barbecue spot. It is well known for its scenic bush strolls and beautiful swimming holes. It is also the site of Australia s first commercial Hydro-electric Scheme. The remains of this historic scheme can be viewed today, via the Threlfall Historic Walk.

 

A big turn up of folks with hangovers.

Graham is his public holiday not shaving mode. Getting a touch of the Spike Milligans with that beard.

Until next time, Kim

SUGAR & SPICE CHRISTMAS 2012

Well, Christmas is over for another year.

and it was an extremely successful day with good food and good company.

We had 12 (+ kids)  for dinner/lunch and this year I decided on a sugar and spice theme.

I love those candy bars that are used for weddings and when I saw jars 40% off (plus birthday discount from Robins Kitchen) the theme was set!

Below is this years delicious menu…

The great graphics I got as a free download from a wonderful website I found called, hostess with the mostess. If you want a little inspiration for party planning then go and have a look at the amazing things they do!

http://www.hwtm.com/

Above are the candy boxes for guest to take home the table decorations.

I’ve made a smilebox scrapbook  of the best of the rest of the photos and here it is below….

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Graham and I hope you all had a Merry Christmas 
and we wish you a safe and happy 2013.

(Note to self....Its time to change the watermark on my photos again!)

Until next time, Kim

Birthday Thanks

Whoops.

Sorry I  sound a bit crabby in my last post about my birthday.

*Blush*

But I am legally allowed to be a Grumpy Old Woman now!

I forgot to thank everyone for the lovely gifts, cards and good wishes.

Especially, Graham, Emmy, Sean and Andrew who gave me a lovely antique ring.

Until next time, Kim

Hey its MY birthday and a biggie.

Yes, jolly old me.

I actually wasn’t going to do anything for my Birthday, but then I decided on a small family dinner party with a Night in Venice theme.

Everyone had a venetian mask and the table was sparkly and candlelit.

Others brought the food and we had antipasto, slow roasted pork with baked potatoes.

A nice pasta bake dish with a green broccoli salad.

And to finish a Ferrero Roche ice cream cake.

and, this is where I would share the photos, however there hardly any.

Well, that's not exactly true as there are lots of photos, but with apologies to the photographers most of the shots are blurred, too dark or just plain bad.

My own fault as I should have got off my bum and taken the photos myself.

I also bought a beautiful new dress and have lost 19kg so thought I looked pretty good, however in every photo I look like a big grey slug. Which was a bit of a shock and not a great boost to my self esteem.

 

Anyway, here are the best of a bad bunch!

NOW, Roll on Christmas!

 

Until next time, Kim