Mr Potter Visits 128

We had to go to the Warehouse today to pick up the long awaited final book. Thought that there might be queues of people - but surprisingly quiet at Lyall Bay shop. J is now happy on the couch reading away - he is doing really well with his reading this year - seems to have taken off. So much so that we catch him reading under his covers when he is supposed to be asleep.

Green as the garden grows

As you can see the courtyard grass is coming along okay - although it is a bit sparse around the edges. The back feature garden was also done last weekend and we got some great feature pots to liven it up. T loves scooting around the paths - though she wears some strange outfits at times - must be the influence of Project Runway - which we watched last night.

Garden finally gets some plants (and kitchen nearly finished)

Spent today planting out lots of little natives along the fence line. Will look great when a bit bigger.

Also the kitchen and other joinery is nearly finished - the slowest joiner in Wgtn promises that he will be all done within the next two weeks (yeah right). Above is a pic from our lovely kitchen - with Nancy's old biscuit barrels on display.

Walk like an Egyptian

I know it has been ages since we last posted! But seems like the weeks have flown by - so much to do with heaps of work on, lots of visitors to check out the new house and lots and lots of unpacking and sorting stuff from storage. Anyway, here is J in his Egyptian parade at school - doing his moves on the catwalk. They had to research what young Egyptian children wore and re-create the outfits. J has even done a powerpoint for his class on pyramids and is very proud of his ability to use clipart and slide transition !