Sunday, August 30

Blustering Beach

While it was sunny, it was really really cold, but after a lovely breakfast out, we headed for the pier. Put off by the winds we had to explore the winter beach and rockpools before heading home. (note my totally inappropriate clothing for rockpooling on a cold beach!!)

Saturday, August 29

Penguins

We had a little holiday at Phillip Island with some friends - organised months ago - to see the penguins. Little did we know we had to experience Antartic in order to see these little critters. Sadly we are not allowed to take photos even outside the visitors centre, but this is us on our way out to them- complete ski gear and sitting out in the pouring rain, gale force winds we did ACTUALLY see penguins. For those planning on going, don't waste too much time sitting in the bleachers as the penguins walk up along the walk way, really close and this is much more protected from the elements.
The night was finished with warm lasagne (yum) and a bath

Thursday, August 27

Another Birthday

yes this one was mine. Once you get to a certain age, with a car full of kids, the ideas of relaxation and a day off are just that, ideas. I had my family around me and that is the most important thing - and that makes for a happy day.

Monday, August 24

Photographer?

Spencer, at all of 2 1/2 has a fascination with the camera. Of course not the little snap one, but my good one. On more than one occasion I have been startled away by the flash from my little Pap!

With over 150 photos in his folder, here are a couple of the recurring themes -



these little feet appear in most pictures!

Sunday, August 23

Trivia

We had a trivia night at school last night which was a great night. We had a competitive (and intelligent) table and had a lot of fun. It was also a great way to get to know some other parents outside of the school gate. We dressed as brides and grooms and I made this centrepiece to the table - the bones are what we used at our wedding and still have in the garage.
It was a closely fought game and came down to a tiebraker at the end - a true/false heads/tails game which ended with me and one opposition - just a bit of trivia - Asia has hosted the commonwealth games - in KL. If only they had asked the names of Brangelina's kids, I could almost give you their countries of birth too!

Saturday, August 22

Finals

It was the final auskick today. Why is it kids really start getting into something when it is

finishing. Alexander had a lovely day today, he really got into it and you could see a huge progression in his skills - the fact that he now actually has some!I had to share this photo, even though its blurry. Alexander and Benji disappeared for some time today - happily and quietly only for Benji to be paraded for a fashion parade! Alexander had managed to convince Benji to get dressed up in not one but 6 of his t-shirts. The bulky little boy was like Heidi of the Mountain. It was all smiles until the camera came out. If only it was that easy to get Benji dressed every day!!

Friday, August 21

grow


It is an amazing privilege to have the opportunity to watch your children grow and develop. How quickly they change, their attention span grows....where have the babies gone?