Christmas Day

 girls playing a game of Hedbanz for kids from the Grandparents

 one of their favourite gifts was a junior masterchef set each with an apron & hat

 Kate got a much needed new bike and Ella got her old one with a new basket & bell

 Definitely a big hit today in 40deg weather was a slip in slide, also from the Grandparents

Playing with the Barbie pool set under the shade

Christmas Day Part Two

The best way to spend a 40 deg afternoon, who cares about clothes?

This photo was actually taken just as Jonah fell on Ruby, but I love it as it looks like he is about to lick her!

 

 

 

Grabbing a drink is a good idea on a scorcher day

Jonah enjoying Christmas lunch with Aunty Ella :)

Jonah excited by his sand toys

Amie & Brendan

Ruby pops a party hat on her brother

Christmas in the City

Yesterday we headed into the city on the train to Santaland at Myer.

We went two years ago, so it was time to visit again.

However this year much to her disgust, Kate was too tall for the train!

Ella loved it though!

We did some last minute shopping, had afternoon tea and came home again.

The girls were really well behaved despite the humidity outside and the crowds!

Happy 6th Birthday Ruby

It's hard to believe it's been six years since we welcomed our first grandchild into the World!

She's grown into a bright and bubbly young lady, full of questions and curiosity about the World around her.

She comes out with the funniest things with an ever so straight face!

We bought her a new bike for her birthday and Tinkerbell helmet. She was smitten. We also got her some books and December birthstone earrings.

Happy Birthday beautiful girl.

We love you! xxx

Ruby's 6th Birthday Party

 We celebrated Ruby turning 6 with a party at Jungle Gym. Her birthday is actually not until the 21st, but Amie decided to have it a little early before this time of year gets crazier.

She invited her whole class, and only 6 couldn't make it, so a wonderful turnout!

 All the kids had a great time jumping & tumbling about, even wee Jonah had a ball!

Christmas

The girls finally got their wish yesterday, and that was to put the Christmas tree up!

More pics to follow!

Dance Concert 2010

the three girls together!

Another enthralling concert is over!

The last two nights have seen the girls dance their hearts out in some gorgeous costumes!

Poor Ruby was pretty unwell for the first one but was back to herself last night and enjoyed it, just as any ballerina should!

Ruby's ballet class danced to "The Fairies"

Ruby won the trophy for her ballet class!

Well done Ruby!

Kate in her tap costume - they tapped to Ït's a Small World"

Kate wore a costume representing Rio de Junero

She also won the trophy in her tap class (one is awarded for each class)

which she was absolutely thrilled about!

Well done Kate! 

 Kate in her singing costume.

They sang Madonna's "Four Minutes"

Kate & Ella in their beautiful ballet costumes, 

they danced to Ariel from The Little Mermaid