randomness...

Firstly I thought I'd share some random photos off my phone. I've been clicking here and there around Ballarat - while walking to work etc., and other things.. Theres something about the simpleness of a phone cam that I enjoy, although its restrictive so you do have to think..




love a bit of lens flare...




Floating paper towel at servo -





...jon said I was nuts too...





Clinton and Sarah's dog Rosco













Bain is enjoying school and is always eager to get there, especially after the weekend. Although I think having Wednesdays off has helped him to not be so overwhelmed. He had a casual day Friday to raise money for the Bushfire Appeal and really enjoyed showing off his new Spiderman hoodie. It zips up into a spiderman mask.

I am considering starting up my Project 365 again as, other than the above, I haven't been taking many photos. I look back on that time and realise how enjoyable it was. And now I have more time, it should be easier.. maybe.

Cheers for now.

the nightmare in victoria.........

My family is healthy, I have all of my "stuff". As the smoke haze reaches Ballarat today, I will be thinking of all those who have lost in the Victorian Bushfires.

I am also thinking of all those who are helping and how proud I am to be Australian - the money that has been raised is utterly amazing, the volunteers helping feed, cloth, house those in need, everyone helping the animals.... but moreso those who battled the blazes and who continue to... I came across this video and thought it conveyed my message better than I could...

our big first day...

First Day of School

I say "our" because its a huge day not only for Bain, but for all three of us. So the day started out fairly cruisey with breakfast, then a little rush towards the end only to end up quite early at school.

His teacher Mrs Campbell is lovely and we put all our things away. He settled on a table with one of his kinder mates Liam (pictured) and happily drew away.

We said our goodbyes and it was no big deal to him. He had been so excited and waited so long for school, so it was no surprise that he was so keen. I didn't cry, perhaps as I had to rush off to work - my boss had already let me be half hour late. I did feel a little anxious most of the morning.

He ate all his fruit and chicken sandwich, and his small piece of our banana-carrot cake. I figured a little piece, homemade and with fruit/veg in it wouldn't be classed as junk. He did send home his crackers - water crackers - as I was trying a salt reduced dry bikkie, it didn't work.

All in all, a GREAT day. He was happy, his teacher said he listened well, she even took his photo with a great big - non cheeky - smile, half her luck. And the most important thing is that he wants to go back tomorrow!!

Thanks heaps for everyones well wishes!!!