This is a crack-up. Just one of the examples of my smallest baby girl's innocent humor.

Sam, Liv and I went to the shops to pick up some bits and pieces yesterday. We had finished all we had to do and had an hour to spare. So I decided to shout Sam and Liv a drink.
On the way thru the food court, we went past the Christmas Nativity Scene. Liv then explained to us that Daddy had told her all about this.. eager to find out just how much she knows we listened.

"I know that baby" She said.
"And whos that Liv?" Sammy and I seemed to ask in unison. "Its the baby Jesus!" Liv said very proudly.
"And whos holding Him?" Sam asked. "Oh thats Mary" Liv answered her.
So we sit down to have our drinks.. and I have to say, coffee for me these days is disappointing. There are only a few places that consistently make nice coffee, but like an average meal, I drank it.


Once we had finished our drinks, Liv's $2 was burning a hole in her pocket and she just had to spend it on one of those rides that I am sure are sending most parents and grandparents for that matter.. broke!
We had to walk past the Nativity Scene again, this time I asked her a question. Fully expecting a perfectly normal answer.
"So Liv..... Who is Mary?"

Pause... you can hear the cogs...

" Oh.... Mary had a little lamb...."

Complete innocence. Needless to say Sam and I cracked up like you wouldn't believe. People must have thought we were nuts, we got some strange looks.
I then told Liv the difference between this Mary and Mary with the little lamb. She took a few mins to soak it in, but she gets it now.

This morning she told Bill all about the 3 kings and what they bought Jesus. I was very proud. Shes like a little sponge, you only need to tell her something once...


Smile everyone..

Through the Eyes of Proud Parents

The day has finally come
It seemed like it took an eternity
We've all been waiting for this day
To see our precious daughter
Walk down the aisle to get her high school certificate

We all sit anxiously awaiting to hear her name called
So much work that we have done
So many problems that we have overcome
Now we can put that all behind us

For now is the time for her to shine
To become an adult and make a future of her own
At last the principal calls her name out loud
And we stand up tall and proud!



My darling little young lady, Samantha, graduates this week. Its a pretty special and emotional time in her life. Not to mention my life. 17 years ago I could never imagined my life taking the turns that it has. Children, marriage, divorce, another child, separation, to finally find my self happiness. A wonderful man, who cares deeply for me and my babies. Thats what they will always be in my book. My babies.
When I talk about Sam to other people, I say 'my baby girl' and get this look, wondering how old she is. When I mention that she is 17, they seem somewhat confused. How can a 17 year old be a baby? But its not just Sam, they are all my babies.
If you know me, you would know most of the pitfalls of our life. The kids have come from a 'broken home', but you wouldn't be able to tell. They are the most grounded, easy going children you will find around. My life has always been about them, even more so as they get older and I mature.
So watching 'My baby girl' walk onto a stage at high school and graduate is a huge thing for all of us. Its not to say I couldn't see it happening, because she's a very smart and mature young lady. Its just so much could have got in the way of that. As a family, we are a very strong unit. There is alot of trust, and our family values are important. Seems to be lost on alot of the world. So sad...

Upwards and onwards as they say. Where Sam's life takes her from now on is mostly up to her. Me, her Dad, Step mum and Step dad have done the ground work. All the foundation is in...
I feel like a mother bird watching her baby try to fly out of the nest.. and yes, I have tears writing this. All you have to do now Sam, is spread your wings and fly.....

Love you Sam...

Hey Guys..

I know its been along time since I posted. In fact the last time I posted was back in July about the Medieval Festival. So I thought it was about time for an update.

Heaps of changes.

Sam graduates in a few weeks. Shes not entirely sure what she wants to do, so we have encouraged her to take a year off, get a feel for who she is as a person and sort out what she wants to do.
Levi is playing Touch this summer. Thank goodness its only one day a week. I don't have a problem with taking him but it all gets a bit much sometimes.
The girls are swimming. April is swimming 4 times a week, yes 4. She started late, but shes good and they can see that. And Liv is just being Liv. I watch her, she says something to her teacher, and they both burst out laughing. Shes quite a hoot to watch.

A few things have changed in my personal life. Nothing too major, and you learn to cope with the things you don't like. Making the things that you do like count even more.

But life is good, great in fact. Trying to keep up with my children is another story all together..

Bee good and take care everyone, I promise I will keep this a little more up to date.