New Years Eve 2011

Big Kev...

We decided on a relatively quiet one for this New Year's Eve. Norman and Janette took us to a relatively new, Korean BBQ restaurant, in Chatswood called NoGoSan. The entire experience was new to all of us with the exception of Kevin who had been to Korea a few times so he at least knew what to order and how to cook it. You can read more on my food blog.

After dinner, Caitie and Patrick got a case of The Silly's....

Afterwards, we went back to Grandma and Grandads for "Scattegories", our new favourite board game and gift from Cooper and Abby. After a few rounds of trying to remember Pro Sports Teams beginning with A, we headed home for some sparklers and party poppers...Happy New Year to all of our friends and family!

Tatum's 21st Birthday

I remember Kevin receiving a phone call on the mobile phone whilst we were on our way back from Canberra..."you have a new niece!!!" It is amazing to think that 21 years have gone by. Tatum  has spent those years well becoming an intelligent, hard working and confident young woman.


Her parents, Fiona and Craig hosted the party in the Penthouse at The Bellagio Hotel in Collaroy. Good thing for us, Tatum's friends and collegues are chefs! (and her mother is a pretty incredible cook herself!)

Chef's in the kitchen...that's what I like to see...

Miss Tatum

Aunt Nina...

Janette Beilby

Jennifer

Abby...

Cooper

Patrick

Michele

Jo and Tatum

Girlfriends

Love my Cuz!

Cousin James

Cousin Anna

What Now??? Brush-Turkeys.....

In the 30 years I've lived in Sydney, I have never seen a Brush-Turkey...until now. Not only that, they are wandering through my yard. I guess I will have my own personal menagerie pretty soon.

Green Fingers.....More Like Green Bugs!!!

In Oregon I had to compete with slugs and little sunshine but here in Sydney, my tomato plants have battled storms, wild winds, blazing sunshine, possum attacks and now scary green bugs! Not much I can do about the weather. I have Naphthalene out to keep the possums away. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to keep these pesky green creatures away from my fruit????

Caitlin's New Hair Style...

Long and a little out of control!

I just loved Caitie's hair before the cut. Long and wavy and cute little highlights that framed her face. 


Under the care of our good friend and stylist extraordinaire, Rinda Johnson, it always looked lovely and well looked after. 


Since moving to Oz, Caitlin's hair took a turn for the worse. Dried out with giant matts that made even the most patient hairdresser cringe, a change was in order. Something a little easier to keep.


For this photo session, we went to a street that overlooks Chatswood Golf course for its wild grass.


What we were not expecting were crazy Magpies swooping down and nipping us on the head. Apparently this is a nesting area for the creatures and they vehemently protect their eggs and young.