Seeing in 2009..

We had a great night New Year's Eve.. we arrived in Surfers Paradise around 8pm & it was packed.. roads were closed off, something they do every year.. we found somewhere to park & then started our walk into the madness! People were everywhere in the streets, on the beach, grass areas along the sidewalk.. you name it they were there!! We ate gourmet pizzas for dinner ( they were divine!) walked around the shops & along the beach, we found some glowsticks for Sam & Tayla, Missy Mu had to have a crown :D of course, then we found somewhere to sit & wait for the big countdown. Sam had fun playing in the sand & chasing seagulls (one of his favourite things to do at the beach!!) & trying to jump over the waves, Roy went off to get coffee.. it only took him 3/4's of an hour to get back!! just in time for the countdown & the fireworks. The fireworks were kicked off on top of the Q1... then down to the barge out on the water.. it was definitely a spectacular show! I hope you all had a wonderful New Year's Eve.. I wish each & everyone of you all the very best for 2009!! xx

Me & my sweet baby girl..




Sam wearing his glowstick around his head :D


Our little Princess..


Even the seagulls were out having fun :D


The fireworks.. always spectacular!

FAREWELL 2008...

I can't believe that in just over seven hours 2008 will be over!! Today we have been swimming, out for lunch, got some great bargains shopping & now we are relaxing watching movies, eating some delicious snacks & Roy & I are having a few drinks before we head out to celebrate the end of 08 & to welcome in 2009! From my family to your family we wish you all a very Happy New Year... may love, peace & happiness be yours for the year ahead & may all your dreams come true! I look forward to our friendships growing in the 2009 & I'm so blessed to have you as friends.. take care everyone.. be safe & see you all in 2009... HAPPY NEW YEAR xxxxxx



Christmas gifts....

More beautiful gifts from even more beautiful friends thank you so much to Tania and to Elise for their lovely gifts, I've been so spoilt this Christmas, thank you to all my blogging friends for your beautiful gifts this festive season xxxxx

Simply divine :D


Perfect for my handbag :))

Our Christmas..

Christmas Eve...
Well we did some last minute shopping, the kids went swimming, we had roast turkey & pork with lots of yummy baked veges, craziness I know considering it had been around 36 degrees when I started cooking.. not nice!! A storm rolled in & it rained for hours so the kids couldn't sprinkle reindeer food, which they weren't too happy about!! I fell into bed at 2.30am Christmas morning only to be woken TWO hours later!!

In their new pj's, Sam's covering his ears because of the thunder :))

Pretty lights...



The storm approaching, so not pretty!!


Christmas Eve cuteness..


The hair.. alot shorter & yes it's red :D


Christmas Day...

Christmas Day started very early... 4.30am to be exact!! We held them of for a little while lol!! We opened our presents, had a leisurely breakfast, then the girls came over for more presents, then it was off to have lunch with some of our family, more food & the best eggnog ever :))) All in all I think everyone had a wonderful day. Boxing Day (no photos) we had the Ryff Family at our place to celebrate Chris's birthday (Roy's older brother) it has been a tradition ever since I can remember, even though Chris does not like the attention so much.. I think he does enjoy the fact we get together to celebrate his special day! At the end of the day I was exhausted & so ready for bed. Since then we have just chilled at home the kids in the pool & me in the a/c lol!!! it has been very hot indeed this Summer! xx

Sam with his new Roborapter..



Tayla's Pandora bracelet, love the handbag charm :))



Playing a new DS game..


Loving his new toy..


They truly are the greatest gift of all!


The family :)))

MERRY CHRISTMAS :)))))

Well it's only an hour & 48 mins until Christmas here in Oz anyaway!! I've been flat out the last couple of days... shopping, shopping & more shopping & had my hair & nails done, priorities I tell ya LOL!!! Now as I sit typing & drinking a Crown Lager (beer!) it's still so hot & I still have presents to wrap! Tonight we've had a lovely roast turkey & pork with baked veges for dinner, yeah I know crazy considering it was nearly 37 degrees before lunch! & the thunderstorm has done nothing to cool things down! I just wanted to wish my blogging friends a very MERRY CHRISTMAS I hope you all have a wonderful day with your families :)

Must go, take care my friends :))))

love,
Tanya xxxxx

The Santa photo, gosh they're just so cute :D

Amanda....

Photos from Amanda's birthday on Friday... her precious bump is getting bigger, although Amanda may look tiny still, this is huge for her as she is such a tiny build!! Amanda received perfume & we bought her a new camera, didn't want her to miss out on taking photos once baby is here! Sam & Tayla were amazed at how big Amanda's tummy is getting, loved seeing them just being together... makes me very happy even a little teary! xx

Please excuse the poor quality of these photos... someone had been playing with my camera :p

The bump...


Pretty sure she liked it :)))


Our gorgeous girls...


A very rare event!!!


Cake time...