Stuff and things and stuff...

It feels like forever since I last blogged - probably because it has been. Things are fabulous, as well as all the fun things I've done lately I've been busy trying to organize school next year, as well as our fantastic European holiday in July where I get to be bridesmaid for my gorgeous friend Bex wedding! There's no final details yet, but London, Paris and Spain are all on the agenda.

Cam and I had a great time at the races last weekend, and have the Mornington Cup on Sunday, the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday and Oaks Day on Thursday this coming week - yay! I love getting dressed up and watching the ponies, and naturally having a little competition for who can back the winner the most between CMac and I.

The dogs are both well, and love being so close to the beach and having a quarter acre block to play in (and destroy). Sahara *touch wood* seems very strong, and we had a lovely long walk down the beach with Mum on Tuesday. I love my new car, and being able to fit the dogs in the back of the Jeep to take back home with me. I just need to get the right tool to get the damn roof off, and hope the weather stays good enough to leave it off.

Last Sunday, we* were quite busy in the garden, transplanting the plants from the front garden to around the pool, and putting in a pond that the next door neighbour gave us. (*by which I mean Cameron did the hard work and I layed in the sun and gave him handy directions such as "another inch to the left...nope, back again" when trying to plant the shrubs in the right spot). We've got big plans for the back garden, which we're keen to get started on once we're rolling in money and haven't got every weekend devoted to putting on a frock and gambling whilst drinking lethal amounts of punch. Ahhh, Spring Carnival!

We're both loving the house, and the views from the top of the hill. I took Cam for a picnic last week, which was delightful until Phoenix devoured a stomach full of sticky grass and proceeded to ruin the atmosphere by vomiting profusely for the next half an hour. Still, it was the thought that counts.

We've both been spending a lot of time with the horses, and I've been giving Cam a few lessons on Altibo. I find it works wonders being able to actually yell at him ("I will NOT tell you again; hold your reins PROPERLY!") without having a fight, and it's great sharing something I'm so passionate about. The boys both look after him very well, and until Darcy got himself stuck in a wire fence and cut half his back legs off last night, both are doing great.

(Altibo's previous owner gave me this photo of him from when she got him in 2007. He was badly treated by his trainer when he was racing, and I'm so glad he's a such a big, healthy and happy boy now).

All in all, things are great! I made a decision not to go to New Zealand with Cam over Christmas, as we're flying off to Borneo less than a week later and would miss out on my time with my family, so I'm a bit sad we'll be apart for our first proper Christmas. However, I'm looking forward to relaxing with Mum and Nan and the dogs, and enjoying the time we have together. I've actually considered getting another tent and sleeping out like I did last year, instead of trying to cram myself and Sahara into my old single bed in my room (lets face it - she's not going to take no for an answer. She's already plotting someones death for not letting her in bed with us every night...)

I have every intention of re-doing my blog and keeping it more update from now on, but for now, I think that's about it!