The Cubbyhouse owners and visitors go South

Had 5 nice days down South with cousins Jan & Adrie from Holland. Based in Dunsborough and driving from there to Augusta, the wineries,lavender farms,Balingup,Nannup and Donnybrook. We had mostly pleasant weather, ate lots enjoyed the company of cousins Lyndall, Paul , Christopher and Matthew and generally admired ,once again, God's own country.

While there we received the very welcome news of the birth of Sophia to Jacquie and Frank on Thursday the 29th of Oct. Congratulations and hope to see you soon.

Yes there was also that lovely wedding last weekend. Will keep you in suspense but I do have some lovely photos.

The Dutchies visit the Cubbyhouse

Just an update. The family from Holland has arrived, last saturday. We had them here one night and Denise wanted to have a family barbecue to introduce the house, baby Grace and the Dutchies so she said we might as well bring them then. I believe the Porters will have them for a couple of days as well and then we pick them up this Sunday for a short week in Dunsborough ,before the Nankiville wedding on Saturday. After the wedding and after Kristy has gone back to Sydney, they will go to Net's . We slept and will sleep in the caravan because we don't have extra sleeping room but the caravan is a comfy one so it's OK. The vegetables are going very well and we have had radish, English spinach, beautiful lettuce and some beetroot. Lots of lettuce to come and other vegies. It's great. Last a series of mish mash photos from my mobile. Have not been able to download them . Travis managed to do so but says it's quite a long and difficult process so bugger LG, Nokia was as easy as pie. Happy birthday for earlier in the week to Matthew, sorry, the card still lies on my desk. It will get there, eventually. Glad the weather is better now, more like the Spring we are used to.

Just look at them vegies!!!!!

WISHING fishing at the Morgan jetty in Mandurah.

Lunch on the deck at Denise & Bruce's in Mandurah

Bella & Pixie

This birdy decided to visit me ,in Trev's car, in Jarrahdale.

The Cubbyhouse from the main road

Poffertjes in Laren, Holland

Danube villages

Dining on the Danube cruise

Oi,asleep in the cubbyhouse and missing his f amily.

This,Brussels, and the Budapest parliament house would be some of my favourite buildings.

Just some of the 22 00 plantings at the Brook walk.

Still waiting for someone to tell me the name of THIS variety of Blackboys or grasstrees.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT THE CUBBYHOUSE

Firstly, Birthdays, Happy Ones to Lyndall and Johari and later in the month,Annemarie and Suhaima. Busy times ahead as we are expecting cousins Jan & Adrie from Holland on Saturday.We start with a family barbecue at Denise and Bruce's new place in Mandurah. the visitors will stay there and we'll pick them up the next Sunday for 5 days in Dunsborough. Then Kasha & Michael's wedding and when that is over & Kristy has returned home, they'll stay with Net & Gary. Very happy to be asked to help pick up sister Net, Kristy and Anna and baby Grace. Was lovely to see them back and lovely to see the new addition to the family. The pictures speak for themselves, she is gorgeous. Vicki & Caitlyn met us at Net & Gary's house, they were impressed as well. Aunty Vicki took lots of pictures so will be keen to see them. Grace getting cuddles from Aunty Vicki, Mum Kristy, in the background. I'm ready to take you all on,,Grace 3 1/2 weeks

Proud Pop with Anna

The holidays came and went without much of it affecting us. Trev went and minded Kiah,Scott & family's dog (they went to Bali) while I stayed home to catch the girls here after 2.30 ,when Rick went to work on afternoon shift. Worst was the day I had lunch in Gateways and bought a blouse and window shopped, I did not realise till I looked at my car clock and was nearly home that I had forgotten the girls and ofcourse RICK WOULD NOT RING AND SAY ,"WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU?"He had taken the girls to work with him. I did pick them up there. Sorry Rick, sorry Bella & Sarah.

Vicki and I and the girls went to Fremantle to the Maritime Museum. They went through at breakneck speed because it was a treasure hunt. Saw little but enjoyed the putting together of the map. colouring and clay, which they were allowed to take home.

Trev and I went to the Jarrahdale show, was nice,busy, parking was bad, and we bought the little ones huge bubble wands. Some nice things on show.

Sarah making bubbles with the giant bubblewand.

Caitlyn,Bella and Sarah at the Fremantle Maritime Museum

NO INTERNET AT THE CUBBYHOUSE AND THE BIG HOUSE

No internet again. Waiting for Telstra to check their lines. Is a pain in the neck. Hope your shift went well Denise & Bruce, let's know your address soon. Happy Birthday for Tuesday Scott. Hope you'll be treated well in Bali.

Birthdays at the Cubby House

THE TIME OF BIRTHDAYS, Firstly new born to Kristy & Colin, Grace Victoria on the 20th and she's gorgeous.Then Bruce,Nanny, Trevor & Adrie and today , Michael. Scott will be away in Bali for his 42nd birthday on October 6th. Happy Birthday all. I bought Trev a new wedding ring, he has not had one for years. We took our nearest and dearest to the Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle and had a great dinner,enjoyed by all. Today we separate again , he's off to Scott & Jo's to mind their dog and I'm staying here to mind Bella and Sarah, just for a short time in the afternoons. Well one certainly can't say there is nothing going on in our lives. The Main Branch clan. TODAY HE JOINED THE 70 CLUB.

The 70 candle on the b'day cake

The 4 girlsThe boy

His veges are doing well.

Caitlyn Day at the Cubbyhouse

The events of this week. A nice get together for niece Jacqie, the one who was meant to be a Mum. and Caitlyn's sports, sleepover and swimming. Michelle,Jo, Jacquie and Viv at Jacquie's baby shower. Caitlyn posing with Ella.

Waiting at the Junior Sports Carnival at her school.

Running???????????????????????Age race.

Yes,that's her but she is the very YOUNGEST child in the school.

Throwing the Vortex,at least, Trying to!!!

BIIIGGG Jump,well done.

On Target.

Sack Race,OK.

The Climber

Tunnel Ball star.

She was not going to drop that egg again, No Way!

A second lunch of mini doughnuts & slushy.

Playing with Oma's jewellery

Saturday morning,swimming lessons,doing well,new bathers paraded.