Day 90 - My Version of "Pie in a Can"

Whenever I am not home for dinner, Dale always asks me to buy him a Frey Bentos Pie in a Can. To me they sound like camping food (if you had an oven on your camping trip, I guess). For me, I always go for a fresh pasta and sauce! Dale doesn't seem to be keen on them although he really likes fresh pasta (albeit home made) and since I only make filled pasta about once a year, these do me very well! One more night until Dale is home and only also one more until the weekend, which I am really looking forward to, since we have been away so much lately. Maybe if we are homebodies a bit more during April and since I have school holidays I might have to get the pasta machine out. It takes time, but it's pretty sastisfying.

Day 89 - A Quiet Night on my Own

As Dale is in Sydney for work, Wednesday night was a quiet one. Henry slept well and I got lots of things done mostly folding washing (always a backlog). I made sure everything was ready for Henry's morning, because I know it is hard enough getting to work on time at the moment, without having to drop Henry off on the way. I don't mind the odd night on my own; although I really miss Dale when he is away, it's not often that I am alone. Since Henry slept well on Wednesday night, I actually had time to myself. Only thing is that when Dale is away I delay getting in bed because the house is so dark and quiet once the tv is off!

Day 88 - So Much to Do

I love a good list, mainly because I find crossing things off it very satisfying. Returning to work has been so flat out that my list for this holidays is really long - probably too much on there to actually get done, but you do have to aim high, right? About a week and a half of term left to go... just have to get through parent teacher interviews, a couple of special events next week... oh and easter craft... messy times ahead.

Day 87 - One More Big Day

Just sharing this picture because I think it is so cute! I took it as we sat out on the balcony post wedding, having coffee and left over wedding cake for morning tea. Henry is sitting on his Nanna's lap, after he had a little sleep in the pram during a walk around the resort at Wisemans.

Day 86 - The New Mr & Mrs Freke

Well, we all had a great time at David and Dani's Sunday Night Wedding at Wisemans Ferry. There was a little rain during the ceremony but other than that from the beautifully matched everything, to the great food and speeches, I thoroughly enjoyed the whole lot. My favourite part though, had to be firstly dancing with Henry when he woke up for a little while and then mostly, the last song of the night, which was Huey Lewis' Power of Love. Dani gave it all she had while I don't think Dave knew what to do; it was just a classic. I wonder if they will continue the dancing lessons (it's something I would like to give a go myself). Congratulations D&D!

Day 85 - Family Affair Wedding Cake

And finally David and Dani's wedding cake came together! I did cheat a little by getting Mum to do a little of the piping as it is more her forte than mine. So the cake really was a team effort what with Dale assisting with the baking and rice paper and Mum with the piping. Although this cake was inspired by a picture we already had, it was quite different in bright blues and with three tiers. It isn't until the last minute when you get to see it all together that you can decide whether or not it all works!

Day 84 - Friday Night in the Blue Mountains

It took us a while to get away, but finally we did, and about 3 and a half hours later we finally arrived at Robbie and Robert's place in the Blue Mountains. We haven't stayed at their place since they started redecorating it was great to see their gorgeous new polished floorboards and new paintwork and so on.  We had a late dinner and some red wine and dessert to chat over later. It was great to catch up.