Monster Trucks and a sleepover

Dear Matthew and Toby

Recently your cousin Harrison slept over and we all went to the local Monster Truck rally. We had never seen Monster Trucks before so this was a special treat. We got you boys takeaway for dinner and headed off to the Motorplex. The event was a sell-out and luckily we had brought along plenty of snacks and ear muffs to stiffle the noise. Tobes, as soon as the show started you were basically done given the noise was quite intense, so you and I headed home (we'd brought separate cars thankfully) while Matt you hung around with daddy and Harrison and watched a bit of the show. 

You seemed to enjoy it for a while (see the gorgeous photo below of you and Harry with your arms around each other watching t he show) before joining us at home. Once home you all had ice-cream before settling in to watch a movie together prior to bed. It was lovely to have cousin time together and I hope it helped create a lovely memory for you both. 

Love you boys, 

Mum xxx

Daddy's birthday and Araleun

Dear Matthew and Toby

For your daddy's birthday this year we met his side of the family out for breakfast at a cafe near the river with an awesome playground for you kids. In the evening we had dinner at my parents' place and ate yummy Thai food. It was a beautiful summer's day and I hope your dad enjoyed it. 

We also recently went on another trip to Araleun for a picnic. You boys enjoyed exploring the beautiful gardens and water falls. Unfortunately our dad and I were bitten on our toes by these massive, painful bull ants (the size of a cockroach) that dug their needles into us and wouldn't let go! Luckily neither of you were bitten as these things stung as badly as bees! I'd never experienced anything like this despite living in Australia all my life. Anyway you both enjoyed clambering over the rocks and having leaf races in the water. Afterwards we also tried to check out the local dam but it was bit difficult with the tracks around it so we called it a day. 

Love adverturing with my boys, 

Mum xxx