Christmas 2012

The day started at 5:15am when the girls woke. Stockings opened first, Father Christmas was very good to the girls this year. We then opened presents under the tree to each other, and the girls played with their new gear. Breakfast was croissants and juice. Amie, Brendan, Ruby and Jonah arrived around midday for lunch and spent all afternoon here. The kids cooled off in the blow-up pool against the 40 degree heat. The played alot of the karaoke. It was a lovely, quiet relaxing day. Phil was away this Christmas hence why he's not in any photos!

Christmas Lights Display

We headed out tonight to our traditional looking at lights night! We met up with Amie, Brendan, Ruby and Jonah! The girls had the camera tonight so this is what they took!

Happy Birthday Ruby!

Today is our granddaughters 8th birthday! We wrapped her presents then travelled the 45 mins down to her house to spend the day with her! She loved all her gifts from us - clothes, pj's, a dance bag and a bedside lamp! It was a hot day so they kids enjoyed water balloons on the trampoline. A very happy and relaxing day!

Happy Birthday gorgeous girl!

Fun in the Sun

We headed out today to finish off the Christmas shopping, order some platters for Christmas lunch (it's going to be 40 deg, so cold food needed) and get a few groceries. We picked up a water slide as the other one broke and we are going to need it on Tuesday. The girls had a bit of fun with it when we got home, it helped cool down their hot bodies!

We are loving the school holidays so far even though it's only day two! We sleep when we are tired (yes, that includes me napping in the day!) eat when we are hungry, and go out when we want!

The End of an Era and the City

Well today marked the end of an Era as Kate had her last day at Primary School. She leaves ahead of many of her friends to start high school a year early at Year Seven.

We set off by train into the city tonight for a wander around and some dinner.

The train was quiet on the way into the city at 6pm

Kate with her 'treat' nails!

The wind was a bit cool tonight so we were glad we took jumpers along

The girls opted for Subway for tea after they saw APAN (Australian Performing Arts Network) were performing and it was close-by. They were super excited when they recognised familiar faces from their dance school were involved.

A funny looking Father Christmas arrived too!

The lovely young lady in the maroon top was Kates hip hop teacher this year. She's about to move to the UK in a few days time to extend her dancing career,

We then shopped at City Beach where the girls chose a new sunhat each

We stopped to chat to the camels who were there for the play

We then had a wander around, looking at the decorations. They had some wonderful huge cards that the girls loved. They played great Christmas messages. We bought hot chocolates, watched a bit more dancing (this time they were in costume) and caught the train back home. It was a great evening out!