May is a fun month for us as both Lyle and I have birthday's. He surprised me with a week long family holiday to Byron Bay - Australia's most easterly point. It was particularly special because I have family who lived there and we spent quite a few Christmas days down there.
This is the only photo we have of our "Tree House".
It was a delightful 3 story, child friendly, cosy holiday house!
And the view . . .which explains why it's called the "Tree House"
Lyle loves to read . . .
...seriously...he loves reading!
I was glad he was able to relax in this way, he deserves it.
Visiting Australia's most easterly point
The Byron Bay lighthouse*
The beginning of many family photos where the children are forced to pose even though they're over tired and disinterested. They'll thank us one day...right?
A quiet moment with Daddy. Emma LOVED having Lyle around all day every day.
She was most content when both of us were around her, even if we were doing our own things, she was just happy to be with her Daddy and Mummy. She has been given strict instructions to never change. Sigh.
Ready for a ride!
Little did she know what she was getting herself into - here she is hanging on for dear life.
With her new toy "Piggy" from Hog's Breath - one of our favourite restaurants.
Mother's Day 2011.
Days like this remind me that the morning sickness, early morning wake ups, late night clean ups, tears (theirs and mine!), scraped knees and sometimes the sheer exhaustion are totally worth it.
I am so blessed!
Thanks for the holiday hubby. You're awesome.
*If you look at our blog entry from May 2009 (titled Michelle's Visit) you'll see that we missed out on visiting the lighthouse when she came. Sorry Michelle, you'll just have to come again!
