Smythville

My Birthday Tea at Sizzler's

noreply@blogger.com (Pete Smyth) — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 12:13:00 +0000

Tonight we had my Birthday Tea at Sizzlers.

We were originally going to go to Montezuma's at Taringa, but alas they were closed for the holidays.

SO onwards to meet the cast of characters that helped me celebrate turning 41 today.

My B E A utiful daughters CB and JP and Me....

Me, Poppy and Nanna....

Aunty A, Nephew D and Mumma....

Nanna and Nephew S....

CB, Uncle D, nephew R and Aunty L....

We also missed Dad and A tonight. But poor A had to work late. Damn you MYER and your boxing day sales.

Guppying at the Haig Street Quarry Reserve

noreply@blogger.com (Pete Smyth) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:15:00 +0000

Aunty A and the Boys invited us up to the Quarry to have a play and catch some fish and Guppies.

This pic is taken on the platform overlooking the lake, formed by the old disused quarry.

JP, DML and CB had fun catching guppies in the lake

But CBs feet got sore so she had to cool her heels....

CB and DML we the most persistent guppy catchers while Aunty A looks on....

While the others were catching Guppies SML was exploring the side of the old Quarry...

Day trip looking for Camping Spots

noreply@blogger.com (Pete Smyth) — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 12:31:00 +0000

Today we took a drive through the Ipswich Boonah, Rathdowney triangle looking at camping spots...

We took Rocky off road for the first time. Well, off bitumen actually. Can you see all the mud ??

on the way through we stopped off at the Boonah Hotel for a bite to eat.

Mumma and I had the Vego Pizza. Mate, you defo wouldn't try tackling this beast yourself.

It was huge.

Cb had the Ham and pineapple pizza, while JP went for the tried and tested Spag Bol.

Day 5 of the 2010 Spring School Holidays: Wacky Pirate Show

noreply@blogger.com (Pete Smyth) — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:35:00 +0000

Today we went along to Booval Fair to watch the Pirate Show.

This Pirate was awesome, he had a great time

CB even got to be a part of the show...

After the show we were able to get a photo with the two wacky Pirates...

Day 4 of the 2010 Spring School Holidays: JP gets her braces

noreply@blogger.com (Pete Smyth) — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:27:00 +0000

Today, of all days (School Holidays) JP got her braces. Her fist colours were Hot Pink and Yellow

We had to go into Brisbane to have them fitted. Dr Scott is really good.

Day 3 of the 2010 Spring School Holidays

noreply@blogger.com (Pete Smyth) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:46:00 +0000

CB got a Haircut

On the way up to the art gallery the girls did what the sign said to...

AT the art gallery there were some unusual installations...

and even FOO made a visit...

While we were at the GAL the girls tried out the Circus school

Then afterwards we headed down to the Ippy mall for o bit of hat decoration...

Day 1 of the 2010 Spring School Holidays

noreply@blogger.com (Pete Smyth) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:14:00 +0000

Today is the first day of the Spring 2010 School Holidays. I took the Girls to see the animated film "Despicable Me"

The Movie was OK, but you gotta love the Minions.

Our New Car

noreply@blogger.com (Pete Smyth) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:00:00 +0000

We decided that we wanted to get out with the family to do some more camping, and realised that the poor ol' Tiida just wouldn't do it for us

So we said bye bye to Casper

And Hello to Rocky the Great Wall X240.

The Girls decided to call it Rocky because it being a 4WD it can go over rocks and stuff.

Father's Day Outing to Fernvale.

noreply@blogger.com (Pete Smyth) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:49:00 +0000

Father's day again today, an we had the pleasure of Grandad and Annie's company.

We thought a nice meal at the Old Fernvale Bakery would be the way to celebrate the day.

After our meal we took a wet stroll down the road to an Craft Gallery / Antiques / Tea Rooms just down the side road near the Bakery. We listened to an old wax phonograph from 1904. It was amazing, the owner told us that in 1904 that Phonograph cost approximately 50 weeks wages.

Zorro Helps Springclean

noreply@blogger.com (Pete Smyth) — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:39:00 +0000

On her second day of holidays, Mum decided to do a spot of spring cleaning, and Zorro decided that she needed his opinion on where thing should be put.

Or more than likely, if you know of his voracious insatiable appetite, he was hoping to get some nibblies.

Blog Milestones

noreply@blogger.com (Pete Smyth) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:02:00 +0000

12days ago, on the 1st of August "Smythville" the blog has been in production for 2 years now. 2 years and 300 posts (308 if you count this one and the updates I finished last night).

I went back to the beginning and read all the posts just to remind myself what we have been up to over the last couple of years. It was interesting to see the changes in the girls in that time.

The Earth still takes my breath away !!!

noreply@blogger.com (Pete Smyth) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:23:00 +0000

Even at the tender age of 40 the Eath still puts on such a tremendous show that it can still take my breath away. Mother Nature... You Go Girl !!!!!

After Church Pizza.

noreply@blogger.com (Pete Smyth) — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 10:23:00 +0000

After Church one night we stopped in at Arriverderci Pizzeria in Park Road, Milton.

The pizzas were so-so but the prices were OMG.

Family Picnic (July 2010) Kholo Gardens

noreply@blogger.com (Pete Smyth) — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 09:41:00 +0000

We organised to have a family barbecue at Kholo Gardens

At Kholo Gardens they have a man made waterfall which the kids love to play in.

Here is CB, JP and DML playing around the pond at the top of the waterfall

and here SML is trying to dam the waterfall...

needless to say, when there are kids playing around water eventually one of them is going to get wet.

the girls made firm friends with a couple of canines

they wanted to buy one, but at $600 it was a bit much for my wallet. The father is a Labrador and the Mother is a Maremma.

Aunty A, Steven and CB had a game of Twister Scram and the spinner didn't want to work so Nanna's finger ended up being the spinner.

GREEN....

The next barbecue is scheduled for the end of August

My New Toy

noreply@blogger.com (Pete Smyth) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:47:00 +0000

Today I got my new iPhone. I am sooo excited about this phone.

The display is awesone, not to mention the 5 MP goodness of the camera and it takes 720p HD Video.

Mumma's Birthday Pav

noreply@blogger.com (Pete Smyth) — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:18:00 +0000

We had the fam over for Mumma's birthday.

Aunty A brought a freddo ice cream cake (gotta lurve the freddo cake) and Mumma made a yummy pav.

It was so popular I didn't even get to have a piece. Doh !

Grill'd Freebie Gift Card - Thanks Guys

noreply@blogger.com (Pete Smyth) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:00:00 +0000

I was very lucky in scoring a $25 gift card from my friends at Grill'd for a picture I posted on their Facebook page

So for NP's birthday we took the Fam and DML to the Grill'd Garden City. Props to the team there they are always so very friendly and helpful.

After lunch we went to see the latest movie in the Twilight Saga "Eclipse".

Trip to Church via New Farm

noreply@blogger.com (Pete Smyth) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 10:14:00 +0000

We decided to go to Church today but as we were there very early we took a quick trip to New Farm Park.

Me and the Girls... I'm not in very many photos as I am usually behind the Camera.

The girls took a shine to this beautiful little man.

A quick trip up the Mountain

noreply@blogger.com (Pete Smyth) — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:20:00 +0000

Today was such a B E A utiful day, we just couldn't pass up the opportunity of getting out in the warm winter sun.

Mt Glorious was our destination, but only after we had lunch at the Red Cedar picnic area and Cedar Flats.

Here's a pic of the fam at the lookout. I just love that Jordy is on tippy toes trying to make herself taller.

A pic of the little chook, CB on the stump at the lookout

A pic of JP on the stump, taken today. A pic of JP on the stump, taken in 2004

A Quick Trip to Movieworld

noreply@blogger.com (Pete Smyth) — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 12:18:00 +0000

We took a quick drive down to Movie World at Coomera to pick up our Queensland VIP Tickets.

1 Year, Unlimited Entry to Movie World, Sea World and Wet & Wild.

After Standing in line for 1 hour we took a stroll around.

CB and I had our pics taken with Scoobs and the Mystery Gang.

And a snap of the girls in the Wild West Cemetry

And CB with the Marvell Villains. Which Villain is which, don't ask me I'm only a geek not a NERD.

Happy 7th Birthday Gummi Bear

noreply@blogger.com (Pete Smyth) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:58:00 +0000

Today we went to Sizzler for Tea to celebrate CB's 7th Birthday

Happy Birthday my little chicky

All I want for Xmas ......

noreply@blogger.com (Pete Smyth) — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:31:00 +0000

CB's last remaining front tooth which has been hanging by a thread for 3 -4 weeks now, finally met its maker today.

CB was fed up with it hanging aroun so she worked at it for about 2 hours and....

Voila.

CB on stage at the Caravan and Camping Show

noreply@blogger.com (Pete Smyth) — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:03:00 +0000

I took this pic of CB helping out this Bush Poet on stage doing a rendition of "The Man from Snowy River".

CB played the part of "Clancy of the Overflow".

Zorro Playing on the bed

noreply@blogger.com (Pete Smyth) — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 23:49:00 +0000

I wanted to get a couple of pictures of Zorro. So I found him on our bed and set up these shots of him playing with his new toy.

I got it....

A Tiger in the Suburbs

noreply@blogger.com (Pete Smyth) — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 11:43:00 +0000

Today we went to Bunnings to buy a chainsaw and when we got there they were doing face painting for the kids. Cb wanted her face painted, I don't know why, because as soon as it is painted she wants it off "because it itches"

Anyway I persuaded her to leave it on for a little while so I could get a photo of her.