The week's end

What a week and what a weekend! I am shattered. I did a 10 and a half hour catering gig last night and am so sore and tired today. It was a wedding, so lots of pressure and focus, but it all went well and the bride was happy and gorgeous...that makes it all well worth it.
Today we all wagged church (um ahhh) and went to the Queensland Police parade in the city. Rich used to work for the QPS so we felt to go and give our thanks and support for our Police Service. It was also a good exercise in instilling respect and thanks in our kids for what our police do for our communities. The kids were great and really enjoyed it. QPS are campaigning for better wages (our bus drivers are better paid than some of our police oficers). We also need a helicopter here in Queensland...we are the only state to not have one...not good enough for the fastest growing state in the country.
Our police officers marching today -

Mikaela getting a good view of the assembled officers near parliament house.

The kids on some steps waiting for Daddy....aren't they excited ? LOL.

And then because it hadn't been a big enough weekend already, we decided at the last minute to head into the Brisbane EKKA. The kids were over the moon and besdie themselves. We spent half a day walking around eating greasy food, corn on the cob, fizzy drinks, buying showbags and having a great time. They all behaved so well and we didn't lose anyone - always a good thing. Besides the big hole in our wallets, we had a great day and were really glad we went.

Rich and the kiddies -

Another big week this week. Must get everything in order for when Rich and I head off to Melbourne next Tuesday. I can't wait to see the OHG girls and catch up. It will be great to have a mini -break together too without the kids...they will be at Rich's Mum's house and at school so they will barely miss us. They love being at Grandma's house and she spoils them rotten :)