End of year stuff.

 Kids in earmuffs..... they didn't like them to start with much, but once the racing started they were a big hit.

For one of Jeff's work functions we went to the Huntly Speedway, for a awesome night of racing and fireworks. Awesome night, mum and dad also joined us which was fun.

 Hayley at her Christmas concert her class put on for the parents.... Connor just couldn't leave Hayley alone, it was easier to just let him sit with her.

 Calebs class went to an old folks home and sung carols for them.

 Caleb received an award for most improved student in year 2.

Christmas tree adventure.

 So about a week before Christmas the kids decided we needed a real Christmas tree, our fake one just wasn't going to cut it this year.  So out we went for our Christmas tree adventure. Who knew most place's would be sold out of Christmas Trees this close to Christmas. We found a sign on the side of the road directing us to a Christmas tree farm not far from our place, so off we went. We were given a measuring stick that had price marks on it so we knew what price we would pay for the size tree we wanted. We were told to mark the tree we wanted and the owner would come and cut it down for us. Jeff and the kids had other ideas, they wanted to cut down the tree themselves.

 Caleb and Hayley practising with their saw.

 Our chosen tree. 8 Foot.

 Hayley wanted this one.

 Each child had to have a go at cutting down our tree, first was Caleb.

 Connor wasn't going to miss out.

 And finally Hayleys turn.

 TIMBER!!!!

 Thanks goodness we have a cathedral ceiling otherwise the tree would not have fit in our house. Caleb putting the star on top.

 The decorations go on.

Cake Creations

 So I was doing a Cake decorating class at night, we were told to make a kids novelty cake and this is what Caleb chose for me to make. He wanted it to take to school on his last day. It took a rather long time and quite a bit of stress but it was also quite fun and I'm sure with practice it would get easier. As you can guess I was the only one to take the assignment this far.

My Cake I made for our Christmas themed cake. Again not many people thought outside the box on this one. Yes it is a fruit cake and NO we have eaten it.

Upside down pizza attempt

 First attempt at upside down pizza is was successful and the kids loved it

Hayley's real birthday and starting school

 We reused her birthday cake for her real birthday.

 Hayley's farewell at Kindy

 First day of school.... Very excited.

Hayley Hassman... the almost 5 year old

Well my little darling has had 2 school visits and officially starts school on Wednesday Nov 3rd, yes on her birthday. She is very excited and already knows 2 girls that are in her class which is great. She has a school uniform which is fantastic, as she is already hard to dress, this way we wont be able to have fights over what clothes she is going to wear each morning.

 Hayleys Butterfly Cake..... my FIRST  attempt at working with fondant icing. think it came out quite well.

 Our adorable princess could she be any more beautiful????

 Hayley and her friends over for some girly fun for her birthday celebration.

 I took the girls out for Cupcakes and Hot Cocoa ( Hayley's request ). We then went to a bead shop, we got our own teacher which helped the girls each make their own necklace and hair clip.

 Cake time

Isn't she just stunning..... not quite sure how we created such a beautiful child. Just love those eyes!!!!

Connor Hassman

 Well Connor has certainly brought a completely different aspect to our family dynamic ... He is definitely the rough and tough, boisterous kind we had not yet experienced. But he is a bundle of fun. He has load of energy and nothing will stop him. We recently put in a gate to stop him escaping down the road.... he yelled kicked, rammed it with his bike for a good 45 min.... took about a 10 min break and started all over again... for me it was rather comical but for him.... he was just furious. He loves to wrestle, so don't lie on the ground unless you are prepared for a full on attack complete with growling. His other Favourite activity is running and launching himself onto my nicely folded washing, then proceeding to roll around on it throwing items all over the place.  So as you could expect my washing is not getting folded much these days.

 Yet he looks so angelic is this picture.

 Look Look!!!! here is proof his hair is finally starting to grow, can you see it blowing in the wind.