South Beach

Ella has been asking to go to the beach for what seems like forever. The last school holidays the weather was too poorly, and these holidays it was the one and only thing on her list. As the weather wasn't great the first week we didn't go. Now that we are running out of days, we had to make a late evening dash there today. That was after I went to work and then took the girls shopping. It was a bit chilly and windy at the beach, but the girls enjoyed it just the same.

Lake Monga

Hot chips for lunch

We had appointments for the girls in the City today and after taking a wrong turn we stumbled upon this wonderful place. As the weather was so lovely we decided once the appointments were over we would get some lunch and head to this lake we didn't know existed. How can we not know? Hmmm.

Surveying the beautiful scenery

The Cheeky Black Swan

Nothing like a good playground

What a tease!

Another way to use a seesaw

Tranquililty

Searching for feathers

Siblings sharing their findings

A home day

I love days when we can potter about at home doing whatever we fancy. The weather was gorgeous so the girls played outside alot. They have also been asking for days to make a fun cake,whatever that meant. Apparently it means one with pink icing and lots of smarties. It tasted yum too!!

A new job

Amie starts her new job today. Same type of work, new place,
M-A-N-A-G-E-R!!! Go girl!

Hooray!

After six very l-o-n-g weeks away, Phil arrives home today just in time for the second week of the school holidays. He was supposed to be away for 3, but 3 turned to 4 which in the blink of an eye became six. To say he's pretty tired is an understatement but I have a list with some small maintenance jobs on it that need to be done. The girls have been saving his Father's Day gifts for his homecoming. It seems so so long ago it was F.D. Oh well with it being the holidays they will have plenty of time with him while he is home.

The best $9.95 ever spent

The girls have had a ball today in the tent I bought them. They played inside in it for ages, moving it about the house. Then they took it outside when the sun came out. Back into the house and tonight it became a camping place. Blankets and pillows and two very tired children later. Wonder how long it will last?

A new park to explore

We had a quiet morning at home today after our busy one yesterday. While looking online for something else, I discovered a park I didn't know existed, and only 20mins from our house. So we grab some fruit and drinks and headed off for a quick play. It was a gorgeous day out and lots of people were enjoying the weather.

Kate loves a park that involves some climbing

A different sort of swing

The girls spent ages spinning on that horrible thing

Time to replenish the energy levels

Watching the canoes

And the speed boat

A peaceful spot, don't you think?

Ripples on the water

We will definitely go again with a picnic, bikes and a ball. The girls could spend hours there. On the way home we stopped to get ice cream and while in the shop Ella said she felt sick, so we hurried out and home. However once we got home, we had no sooner walked in the door when Kate threw up everywhere. Nice! Ella is fine now, so I don't know what that was all about. Maybe too much spinning? Anyway Kate is fast asleep now so hopefully will feel brighter when she wakes.

Perth Royal Show

Today is the first day of the school holidays, so we set off to The Perth Royal Show. As we only go every two years, the girls were very excited during the week when I told them this was the year! Ella only vaguely remembered going last time, Kate remembered more and more as the day went on and it was Ruby's first time! We got there at opening time (9am) and left with three very tired pumpkins at 3:15pm. Phil is still away (4 and a half weeks now!) so Amie & I took the little ones. I would never attempt it on my own.

Some pics from our day:

The first ride of the day

Kate enjoys the bumper boats

Ella & Kate loved this one, Ruby did at first, then begged to get off!

Amie & Kate on the sizzler!
Kate is growing up fast attempting "scarier" rides.
That's what big sisters are for right?

Ella with one of her showbags.
Dora! - I thought we were over it!

Checking out the goods!

Watching the horses

Of course, no show is complete without a ride on the merry-go-round!

Spring is here

My second favourite season is officially here, welcome. The downside is that Summer follows, my least favourite season. I don't do hot very well. And boy of boy do we get a long hot summer. Goodbye Winter, I'll miss you.

Snowy Bear comes home for the night!

Ella's class has an award bear that goes home with a child each night for a reason that is decided at the beginning of the day. Yesterday Ella recieved him for sitting nicely on the mat at all mat sessions and packing away nicely at the end of the day. It's the fifth time that Snowy has been to our house this year. Of course he came here a few times two years ago when Kate was in that same class. As you can see Snowy is actually a brown bear. And very loved by all the kids!

How cute are they??

This is one of my favourite pics of Kate and Ella when they were younger. They were 3 and a half and two years. Great friends then, even greater friends now.

Muffin Tin Monday

(Yes, yes I know it's Wednesday but Ella had her friend come over to play, and we don't have to rush out the door to any kind of dancing!!)

They had: apple slinky's, Cheerios, watermelon, corn relish dip, milk arrowroot bikkies, strawberries, rice crackers, carrot sticks, banana, marshmallows and cheese.






I read this idea at Life is a journey not a destination. What a great idea!

This pic is hilarious! Kate looks like she's meditating, Ella looks like what she just ate didn't taste too good. Ruby has Ella's school uniform on as they were playing schools. Jessica looks fine!

Colourful Career

This is where Amie heads off to six days a week

Working with beautiful roses

Aren't the colours just gorgeous?

I wish my job was as colourful

5:30pm at our house

Playing with the animals in the late winter sunshine

Chilling after daycare

Relaxing a la bubble style

Book Week

The girls finished off book week at school this week with a dress-up day! They both chose to go as Snow White, unfortunately my computer, printer and camera are on the blink, so this picture will have to do for now :)

I bought the girls this lovely book (with a CD) to share (well fight over) It has gorgeous illustrations, and well written. It's about a girl called Tilly who goes to ballet on Tuesdays - which happens to be the same day as Kate & Ella. Two nights in a row Ella has fallen asleep listening to the story on the CD. We are onto a winner here!