Meet Rubie the subie, we are really happy with her, rides awesome.

Hey guys, it is hard to decide what a person wants for Christmas... There isn't snow here yet, usually that gets me thinking. Anyways this is what I have come up with so far.

-ped-o-meter for running, I don't even know what they cost
-a hoodie or pants from lululemon (I think they have one in Australia), I think I am a large in their clothes. any other clothes I am usually a medium or else large if they are not long enough.
-a backpack for day hikes, although this may be too expensive?? I am not sure, you never know but I just know that I don't have one and Hal always carries all our stuff (not such a bad thing, that is why I only want a little one or else I will have to carry too much).
-any kind of bath stuff, bath bombs and stuff like that, I don't know if they have Lush there but any bath stuff works.
-Also, I almost forgot, I would like a nice family picture of all three of you to put up in our house. We have pictures of Mae all over but we need one of all three of you.

love you guys and hope to talk to you soon,
Lisa

OK you lot . . .

now it's time for you to give us an idea as to what you would like for Christmas. Even ordering stuff over the internet takes a while so please pull your collective fingers out.

R.

OK here is the Christmas draw!

Lisa -> Ryan
Hal -> Earl
Tammy -> Mel
Earl -> Hal
Mel -> Lisa
Ryan -> Tammy

We also figured we had better put up what was on our wish list as well so everyone has a few options. Now we reckon that no one should go over C$75.00 there is no need to even get this far as it truely is the thought that counts but if you guys would like to set it differently just let us know.

Meli's wish list:
Body Shop body butters (any kind)
LaSenza (anything from Undies - Size M, Bra - 36A, Pajamas -Size M) focus on comfort
2006 Day timer to be used as diary so there should be space to write on each day

Ryan's wish list:
Swiss Army knife (last knife was taken by customs at the airport last week)
Bike Helmet (my melon is 59cm around)
Elbow pads (light enough for inline hockey)
Any cool tech toy you find
Boogie boarding fins (dunno if they are too expensive or not)
Tools (Wrenches, saw, decent hammer-have a tack hammer)

If this isn't a pretty brave move from a 4 year old I don't know what is!!


The girl of my dreams!

Dad says his own special Hello!




First some pictures then the 2005 Christmas draw.

Got a few new pics to put on from the weekend and I'll do that tonight. Just wanted to say that I got 59% on my HRM course which is above what I expected. I was hoping to get accross the line and I managed that.

We were watching for your car while we were travelling around over the past couple of days and we actually saw a few of them. Its a good looking vehicle. I was remembering the old style and it was pretty hurting but the new one looks sweet. Can't wait for the pics.

R

Hey guys everything is going good here and we are very happy and we have a new car now, it is beautiful and powerful and sweet, we'll send some pictures as soon as we have some. We almost cried when we saw the latest pictures and really wish that we could be there with you guys too. We love you guys and hope that you have a great holiday. I'm not sure but It looks like dad may have been eating too much in the last couple of months though. He He He. We Love you guys very much. Talk to you later. Happy Thanks Giving.

Quick question, is there any Turkeys in Australia? Other than Dad.

Love you guys very very berry much

Hal and Lisa

Got up early today to pick up two lost soals at the airport.

Mom & Dad showed up just a wee bit early this morning which was actually a good thing because it prevented us from having a very tearie reunion. Meli, Mae and I got to the airport at about 7.30 to meet them but they had already made it through customs & everything. It was really good though. We got in, picked them up and got out.

After a quick shower and a nap we took them down to the Sydney fish markets. Which was really cool, we had a nice platter of mixed fish & chips and then went over to Darling Harbour for a relaxing play in the park. Here are some pics of Mom & Dad meeting up with Mae and having lunch at the fishmarkets.