Lots of Photos

Opening up her Valentines gifts

Well I know how some of you live for the photos, so this entry should keep you happy! I was going to say that we had a rather uneventful week, then I went to load the photos onto the computer and saw that there were quite a lot, and that I do actually have some stuff to tell you all about. I guess it was just the monotony of the work week that got to me...but don't get me started!
Valentines Day was on Sunday and Mackenzie and I just hung around the house. We were meant to go to the zoo but John had arranged for a little something to be delivered to the house so we stayed home so as not to miss that. He sent me some beautiful roses! To be honest with you though I would trade getting flowers for him to have been home. (don't tell him that though as I'm always pestering him for never getting me flowers!)

Showing off one of her books

I got Mackenzie a little something and she loved it all. I got her some books, a Minnie Mouse drink cup and some toy keys for the car. The keys are actually kind of cool as it has the keys of course then a whole bunch of buttons that make noise and a little light. Some days though she likes to throw them across the car and I'm left to wonder if she is actually trying to hit me!

Reading her card


Testing out her keys


Having a snack at the zoo

We had a holiday on Monday so we went to the zoo then. I finally became a annual pass holder so now we can go more often as Mackenzie seems to really like the zoo. Unfortunately though this weekend just passed was unseasonally warm so we didn't stay for too long. Mackenzie didn't do very well with the heat either which has me a little worried for the upcoming summer. I'm not exactly sure how hot it got, but it was at least 70 (which for you Aussies is about 25) which really isn't that hot. I don't know how I'll ever be able to take her back to Darwin if she can't handle the heat! She ended up with a heat rash all over her and a temperature later that night. I actually had to run the air conditioner in an attempt to get her to go to sleep that night! The next morning however she was back to her usual self although she got another bit of heat rash during the week when we took the kids outside at school for a little while.

Trying to stay cool at the zoo

Work has been fine. We had a short week which was nice and tomorrow we have a meeting after work which will mean a long day for both Mackenzie and I. I just hope it doesn't go for too long! Mackenzie is doing great at school and is walking almost all the time now! I'm just so glad that I get to have her in my class all the time. I don't know what I'm going to do when she moves up to the next class.

All dressed up for Tim's birthday party

Today we went to Tim's birthday party which was fun. I used to look after Tim when he was a baby at my old job. I can't believe he's three already! Anyway I always got along great with his Mum (she's another foreigner) and we've managed to keep in touch which is great as I need all the company I can get over here. The weather was a little crazy, but it was a real nice party. Mackenzie went in a swing for the first time ever and loved it! I wish I had the camcorder with me because she giggled so much! It was the cutest thing ever!
Tim goes to a music class and his teacher came to the party and did a little performance with the kids. Mackenzie really liked that and danced a little. I also got to see two other little kids that I used to look after which was nice...they grow up so fast! Tim's grandparents and his Uncle and Aunt arrived yesterday from the Netherlands so it was nice to meet them as well.

I think she likes this outfit

John is doing fine and still has no word as to when he will be coming home. He tells me that the time frame is looking good, but still can't tell me a date which is SO frustrating as it's now only weeks away. Work is being a little bitchy about people taking time off work at the moment so I'm wanting to give them as much notice as I possibly can so fingers crossed we get a date soon!
Next weekend is going to be another busy one for us! On Saturday we have another birthday party to go to, then on Sunday we are going to a little get together for my friend Brittny. The birthday party is my friend Sasha son's birthday and is going to be at a place that I think has lots of jumpers/jumping castles (is that what we call them in Australia? I've been gone too long!) so that should be fun for Mackenzie. Then Brittny is starting her own business selling paper craft products so she is having a little party to show off her stuff! I guess sometimes it is a good thing that John is gone, that way he won't know how much I'll spend!
Anyway have a good week!

Self portrait time!


Having a snack at the party