Life goes on, it's February already and March is less then a week away. On Saturday we had a Scrap Day, which was a nice day spent chatting and getting some scrapping done. I haven't scanned the layouts yet but they'll come later. Paul's been flat out busy between work/house building/kids club/youth group and preparing a sermon.


The boys have been car obsessed worse then normal. Yes, they've ALWAYS been car obsesssed, but lately it seems every play situation turns into something to do with cars. For example, if we get the lego out they build garages and petrol stations for their cars. If we have the blocks they build cities for the cars to drive through. Army men and aeroplanes mean the cars get bombed. Teddy bears ride in cars, books are the ones ABOUT cars, and if they go outside to play they drive the cars around the table or make roads in the dirt. We've borrowed an old tv for the boys to watch when we are out house building - if we go for the full day it keeps them occupied for quite a while and we get heaps more done. On the Scrap Day Paul had them out house building all day and lo and behold the V8 Supercars were on. When Sarah came home from Scrapping the cars were lined up in perfect V8 Supercar Race start formation. In the afternoon they played outside being V8 Supercars and 'driving' round and round the paths in the back yard, occasionally 'crashing' on the lawn! The other day Jacob asked "when I am big like Daddy will I still be able to play with my cars?". We pointed out that Daddy still has and occasionally plays with the boys with some of his cars from when he was little, and Jacob seemed satisfied.


We're back into Kids Club and Youth Group, and we held a successful Slip n Slide night for the first Youth Group. Jacob and Jeremy have definately grown more confident since the last Slip n Slide we had. Back then they watched the big kids and only went on before and after by themselves. This time they lined up and took their turn along with the big kids. Photo of them below:

I never was much good at keeping a diary.

The Christmas/School holidays seem to have gone on forever (a good thing). Cobar schools go back next week, so we are still on a break from all the usual activities such as kids club, youth group etc.

Paul has had January off to work on the house with some good progress being made. We've also had some great rain lately which creates a whole new dimension of play for the boys, who are attracted to the water like magnets! I've also been scrapping a bit, see the results below...

Paul, Jacob and Isaac.

Jacob and Jeremy at the Newey.

One of my recent layouts...

I know I've been slack in not updating over the busy Christmas period (but hey, all my cards were out on time!).

We had a relaxing Christmas and so far a hectic New Year. Guess what they got for Christmas (among other things) ...

Isaac is winning.

They've barely taken these off since they got them (ignore sooky la la in the back ground!).

We three kings. Or three Wise boys??

Christmas has descended upon the Theakston household - today we put up our Christmas tree and decorations. We went out to our block yesterday to select a suitable tree and got sidetracked collecting tadpoles. Alas no photos were taken of Paul and Sarah wading through the thick mud scooping up the unsuspecting creatures. The boys are delighted with their new 'pets' which are currently settled in the farthest corner of the yard - lets see how long they last before they are taken back to where they came from! And lets see how delighted the boys actually are when and if they do make it to the frog stage!! I'll keep you posted.

We also had attempt number one at the Christmas photo shoot today. Attempt number two will take place in the near future. Today, despite being bribed with smarties, Isaac was not playing. You can tell from Jacob's smile that HE was keen for the smarties!

Water water everywhere, and not a drop to drink! Yep, it's been raining in Cobar - lots! The boys have enjoyed splashing in the puddles and playing in the shallow ground tank on our block. We're loving the rain and hope it continues a bit more. 'Not a drop to drink' because Paul has been working flat out (around his normal job) to get the rain water tanks connected to our house. Another full day's work and they'll be operational (hopefully!).

Isaac turned 2 a couple of weeks ago, it seems like he's grown up over night. He speaks pretty well for his age and is parroting everything we say. His favourite words are 'Nope' 'Yeah' and 'Rachoo' (aunty Rachel) in that order. He doesn't address his brothers seperately but refers to them as one entity: 'baa' (brothers). He is very independant and walks all over his second oldest brother (Jeremy) although he's finding it a bit harder to put one over Jacob so they are becoming partners in crime!

The pictures below are Jeremy and then Jacob out on our block, then Isaac on his birthday. :)

The weekend was spent in Canberra for Tory's 21st (sarah's sister). Not much to add to that but here are some of the photos...

It's been a while since I've posted - I'm trying not to get too far behind but time flies. It's all still happening out at the house - Paul's dad is still here but is going home on the weekend. A sneak preview of what they've been up to, with proper photos to come after the weekend...

The boys and I have been going out there on and off to both help and hinder. I'm informed that when we leave Paul and his dad find that tools have mysteriously disappeared, glue containers have been emptied out, and numerous nails have been hammered into pieces of wood. Not to mention the drawing of 'daddy' we found on the floor in one of the bedrooms (carpet will cover it fortunately). Paul and Deda do seem to enjoy the ice-creams we often take out to them however...

Finally, we thought it would stop with Jacob but it appears to run in the family. Isaac has now also become obsessed with lining up his toy cars - and yes, they also must all face the same way...