Jayne - Definitely recommend an outdoor shoot for the portraits. We had ours done about 12 months ago and they are BEAUTIFUL. Chrissy Torney did ours (she's a BB member. Well was, not sure if she's still around here much). We had them done down at the River at home (gotta stop calling it that). We got a heap of framed ones and one canvas of each of the kids. Cost a bomb but totally worth every cent. Got a beautiful shot of DH and I and also a family shot but unfortunately that was before DH lost all his weight. Still lovely photos but he looks so different now.

You gals have got me thinking about a treadmilll now. I received some money from my Nan's estate at Christmas time and have used some of it for a few bits and pieces and am saving a chunk for my holiday in March but I might just have enough to splurge on one. If you don't mind me asking, how much can I expect to pay for a good one? I do fear the old motivation issue though. I know soooooo many people who've brought them and never used them. That's one reason I love going to the gym and doing classes, I actually enjoy it rather than watching the clock. And while it will literally take up half a day to do a round trip the the gym here, that might be a bonus for me, get me out and about a bit? Lots to ponder....

Mako - In case you're reading....we're not going to the Farmer's Market tomorrow, but maybe you and I should make a day of it next time and go check it out together? Leave the men and children at home! LOL

Also been meaning to say Bek - if it were me babe, I would take the opportunity for a bit of a break and some serious 'me' time and come to Sydney on your own. I think it would be wonderful for you. I won't have my kids with me I don't think. Depends how the b'feeding is going with D but even so, DH and the kids will probably stay with the ILs and I'll stay at night or two in the city if that's what everyone is doing. Going to wait until plans are set and then decide. Obviously it's up to you and you need to do what you are most comfortable with