Chicken Pox , Pasta, Birthday, Xmas, Europe and a Wii

Hi again, been slack with the blogging, but who reads anyway?

A few weeks back Rose got chicken pox....who knew hey! She never had it as a child and was exposed to it by our nephew Kurtis. Anyway, she spent an annoying week at home trying not to scratch. Luckily, I've had it (well 99% sure), and Aimee was vaccinated :) Rose is fit and well and back at work now!.

The other annoying aspect to chicken pox was that we had booked an Italian Cooking class that was a xmas gift for us and the WongChu's from Lars last year. Of course -Rose with pox couldn't attend - and the cancellation policy ...."tough"- no refund or credit and you can't reschedule. So I ended up going without Rose. The course itself was enjoyable, made fresh pasta - and the eating part was the best, though the lack of cancellation policy left a slightly sour taste.

The WongChu's are heading to HK and Europe for a month - Xmas in Paris (very nice). As it was Wongy's B'day last weekend, and they fly tomorrow, we had dinner last Saturday as a bit of a happy b'day/farewell/merry Xmas get together. We went over early and played on their Wii, which I've kindly volunteered to look after while they're O/S...look out high scores - not. The whole gang was there, Us*3, Jeff, Kitty, Lars, Craig, Thao, Mariana, Renato and the boys (who mainly slept....). We went to the Asia's Restaurant in Lindfield. Very nice, I especially like the soft shell crab and chilli eggplant. Yum. Aimee was relatively good for the night...no major incidents to report - and she scored early Xmas presents :)

Anyway, enough for now - blogul8r.

Time for a break

Hi anyone,

We had a relaxing week away from work last week (except Monday, Rose and I both had work commitments). Pity it rained most days, but it was certainly fun to be at home with Rose and Aimee and "hang out" and play. We didn't get up to much, did some shopping around at Ikea, some park visits, that sort of thing. We also picked up Rose's car from the smash repairs (minor dent and detailing done), and are now selling it - so if you want a Holden Astra Classic (TS model) as new, 2005 year - automatic, low k's and reverse parking sensors, let me know...ad over :) - remember, we're in Aus.

Aimee's swimming lessons have recommenced, now at an outdoor pool down the road. Last Saturday wasn't so bad, but the previous Saturday was freezing - poor little Aimee - her jaw would not stop chattering. The pool's heated, but certainly not like the indoor pool we previously went to. I can only hope the weather stays warm.

Anyway, that's it for now, blogul8tr :)