Pat's Team Has A Win

Pat hit the court early this morning and it must have suited the boys as they played more aggressively and brought home a win!

Pat received a whack in the mouth early in the match but he was soon back out on the court. Congrats to the team.

Dinner

Well - it has been a while since we got together for a lamb roast but last night was the night.  The end of the week, a success or two in the bag, some Deutz champagne, a perfectly cooked roast, a delicious 2002 "Brothers in Arms" shiraz and a Stanton and Killeen 1993 vintage Port made for a very relaxing evening.

More Rain

Perhaps it has been a while since I have seen so much rain but I am becoming obsessed!

Shortest Day of the Year

Shortest day of the year! A day to celebrate! Looking out the window - MORE RAIN!!!

Earthquake Moves Us

About 8.50 tonight we had the strongest earthquake I have felt in Melbourne. We heard the low frequency rumbling as it came toward us and then the house shook (gently) for about 10 seconds. With previous earthquakes we have felt a small shudder and then realised what it was. There was no mistaking it on this occasion. It was a magnitude 5.3 quake centred about 120 km away and 9.9 km deep in Gippsland. (See red marker at lower right on the map.)

Sophie's Kinder Concert

We were lucky enough to be invited to Sophies's Kinder for their Concert this afternoon.  Obviously they had been working on their presentation for some time because they sang and played a number of instruments.  Sophie announced one of the items (and was almost hidden by the microphone)

She sang for us.

and played the xylophone.

James at Assembly

At the school Assembly this morning, James was up front in a number of roles.  Firstly, he was responsible for informing the students about an upcoming fundraiser organised by the Junior School Council.

Later he was up receiving his Certificate for his work on the JSC.

Lisa and Justin Return

After a marathon few days at the wheel, Lisa and Justin arrived back home yesterday.  It was great to see them again.  We went over and assisted with unloading the van and Granny was able to catch up with the crew.

Gabby and Nates' Birthdays

Geoff and Marcia were brave enough to have a Barbeque to celebrate Gabrielle and Nathaniels' birthdays on Sunday.  With only the occasional downpour - they managed to get away with it. It was a great occasion with wall to wall kids. The birthrate does not appear to be in decline!

James Has a Tough Day

James team played Wantirna South on Sunday.  Unfortunately a few on the team are struggling and that leaves the performers on the team with a lot of work to do.  James had to try and get the ball and fend off about 3 taggers all day as this photo shows.

As a result it was a scrappy game for the Donvale boys but James did manage to break away from his entourage occasionally.