Madagascar 2 - Lots of fun

Hi everyone

Just a quick hello and a massive thanks to all of those people who gave up their sunday afternoon to watch a bloody funny movie to help us raise some more dosh for the leukaemia foundation...

A huge thanks too for the bairnsdale ladies auxillary (BLA) who worked hard to get it all up and running, advertised, decorated, collected stuff from local businesses for the goodie bags which were given to the little kiddies who showed up, collected cash for tickets and overall were just fun to be with. I think the final tally was around $382.00 which will be donated to the Leukaemia foundation so thanks again to all those who came along or helped in some way...it really is greatly appreciated...






pete and i are going ok..drawing closer all the time to christmas, but are trying to prepare for it the best way we can. We are looking to head up to the cows and give them a few bales of hay (the babies are huge now!), then we will zip around to our friends just up the road for some tucker, then finally after a bit of a snooze, down to stratford to spend some time with the family for a christmas tea and a few quite ales...it should be ok.

We still think about eli every single day. We went for a long walk on sunday down along the beach to the entrance. It was just lovely and i guess we are just starting to move forward and remember more of the good times rather than the sickness eli endured.

Our thoughts are with all those families who are bereaved or have little poppets still in hospital at this time of year. Its a tough gig for many of the families and our hearts and thoughts are with all of you.



pete and i have started running and are in training for 'leg it for leukaemia' which will be in sale on the 1st of february 2009. I will post extra details when i have them. We are then hoping to get to the Fun Run for the Kids in Melbourne which i think is in April - Steph has mentioned it in the comments section so when i/we get organised, i will post more info...
The other run we are keen to be involved in is the mothers day fun run which raises money for breast cancer...so we will pop that one on as well, and if any of you are keen (mmm, or mad!), we would love to see you...and your entrance money to these events go to a great cause.

we have been ok, we both started work yesterday so that will hopefully help us get through the christmas period as well. We make no excuses, we are still hurting everyday, thats just the way it is...and will continue to be. Like pete says, our hearts will always fly at half mast...

enough of being sad, time to celebrate some wonderful fundraising efforts! Oh yeah..im sorry about the lack of cards this year..just couldnt quite bring myself to do the card thing this year...perhaps next year! We have had heaps of positive feedback about our lights on melons cottage, so we are pleased we could bring some smiles to people's faces this christmas. All the best and will talk with you soon.

love
the simpsons
xox