Thought it was time for an update.
Firstly the raffle/auction:
The kids helped me draw the raffle (you can see that here) from the bath tube of lego!
I am pleased to say that the raffle raised $250 for the orphanage
and the closing bid on the auction was $150. (unfortunately I have yet to hear from the person who made the bid, but here's hoping that it will work out)
Lindy I look forward to making a video WITH you in a couple of weeks. I would really love it if you had a specific idea about what the money would be used for (eg. electricity bill, clothing, some specific thing that the kids need, etc) so that people can see that their money went to something tangible. Also, if you could bring some photos, or better still some video footage that we could use that would be fabulous. Thanks.
Also for Lindy, I think I have asked this before but ... WHAT ARE YOUR KIDS INTO? Please! They are quite a bit older than last time I saw them and I don't want to insult them by getting gifts that are too 'kiddy'. I know they have some sort of portable nintendo. What kind and do they want any games for it? What kind of games? Do they read? Are they collecting anything? And most important question, do they like lego? ;)
Any information that could help set me in the right direction would be MOST appreciated -thanks.
General question now: What are people's expectation for this 'Christmas do'? Did we settle on Saturday tea? I have a gift each for our kids so that they have something to open. Being only a couple of hours away we are able to bring food and drinks - please let me know mum what you would like us to bring. My vote is that whatever we have that there is lots of gravy please :) yum. Anyway, I think this is good a place as any to start throwing ideas around.
Kerryn, I'm sure that I had something to ask you, but I think I just blew it out of my nose with the rest of my runny brain. Might just ring when I remember.
Dad, mum, hope that shearing goes well next week. Natalie had a reader about shearing yesterday and the kids were asking lots of questions. Will have to visit one day when you are shearing so that the kids can have a look.
Old news, but here is a picture from Karen, Heth, Jacob and Sam's visit the other week.
Hope you are all well. Calvin and I have colds and Stuart is working around the clock, so we are hanging out for holidays. Look forward to seeing you all soon.
Love and hugs -Debbie
