A train ride, the Museum and the Library!

Today was going to be warm again after a couple of cool ones so we thought we would catch the train into the city and head to the Perth Museum to check out what was on for the school holidays.

They had a great time with olden day toys - knucklebones, quoits, wooden puzzles, paperdolls. Unfortunatley their air con had broken down so it got very hot after awhile. So we headed out ofr some lunch and freshair!

Afterwards we went to the library where the girls got a couple of books each at 50cents each. I got a book too called Bread and Jam and Hidings! - A country Childhood in Western Australia Before WWll. Now I need a minute to get started - uninterrupted.

Camping Break

We thought we would head away for a few days camping before Phil goes away again (he leaves tmrw) so we packed the car and kids up and headed down the coast to enjoy some swimming (too cold for me though even though the air temp was over 35deg each day) sand, sun and relaxing! The girls made some friends at the camp and generally had a blast! Ella cried on the morning we left, she didn't want to come home. However an hour later she was crying for a different reason - an earache! Poor chicken is not too well. :( Now we are home and back to the everyday drudgery that we know!

Welcome 2009

Happy New Year!

With a sweltering 39 degrees predicted for today, where better to head than the pools! We all went today (including Amie's partner) so that was a nice change. Four adults and 3 kids. It meant I could get a nice relaxing swim in.

Goodbye 2008

Wishing you all a wonderful 2009 filled with peace, love, good health and happiness. May it be your best year yet!
xx

Yum!

The girls made these delicious cookies today from their cookbook they got for Christmas. They were as delish as they looked. We packed some with us to take to the pools, a perfect treat after a swim.

What movie is your Christmas most like?

Your Christmas is Most Like: A Very Brady Christmas

For you, it's all about sharing times with family. Even if you all get a bit cheesy at times. What movie is your Christmas most like?

Christmas Lights

We took the three girls out tonight to see some Christmas lights. This house below was amazing. Lots for the kids to sit in and have a photo. A Santa's workshop and a gingerbread house. Bubbles that were chocolate flavour blowing in the wind.
Such a delight!

Kings Park

A visit to Kings Park is always fun for the old and the young. It's was a little windy and cool at lunch but otherwise a lovely afternoon.

Can I go to school today?

The littlest member of the household is the BIG FOUR today! We waited patiently for her to wake this morning, Kate & Ella sitting outside her bedroom door talking rather loudly since 6am. (she didn't wake until 7:30am) Her eyes lit up when she saw the pile of gifts waiting for her to rip open. She asked if she could start school today. Gorgeous.

So this beautiful Princess ....

grew from this precious baby....

Happy Birthday Ruby! Enjoy being four!
We love you xxxx

The Last Day of Being Three!

We let Ruby choose where she wanted to spend her birthday this year (celebrated a day early due to Amie having to work tmrw afternoon) and with a strong influence from Ella & Kate, she chose Scitech which was a new experience for her. And one which she thoroughly loved. She had a ball learning how different things worked. Of course the smaller kids area was the biggest hit.

So proud!

The girls bought their school reports home today so I'll share the teachers comments.

Ella is a very caring and considerate class member. She listens carefully and enjoys telling news and sharing information with the class. She is confident and meticulous in everything she does. Her work is always outstanding. Ella knows all her alphabet sounds and she is beginning to write words. She loves reading, writing and creating beautiful artwork and has made very pleasing progress. Ella plays happily and co-operatively with her friends. Her smile brightens up the class. Ella has been a delight to have in the class.

Kate enjoys a challenge. She is highly motivated and strives to achieve the best results she can. She is an independant worker who requires little or no supervision to complete tasks. Kate's results in all areas have been very good indeed. Congratuations, and good luck in Year Three, Kate.

They've both had a brilliant year, but are now due for a long break. The end of year concert is tonight then the last day of school tomorrow. How fast has this year gone!