Fond Memories

Little Jenny Wren posted on her blog about Golden Books, which bought back many happy memories. I had heaps as a child, but sadly I haven't got any from my own childhood. The ones that were Amie's (and now the younger girls) came from school galas and friends.

Kate decided to dig out what we had (she was excited we had some the same!)

Baby Dear was one of Amie's favourites when she was a small girl.

I remember a friend giving it to me for her and she loved it fondly

We used to read it over and over and over





She would have loved a Baby Dear, all her own

I'm going to keep an eye out now for more

And they're off ....

... they were all so excited!



Kate was excited to get back to school and her friends and move over to the Year Three and Four area. She has two teachers, I only met one this morning and she seemed lovely. They were straight into their work, no gently breaking them anymore :)



After dropping Kate to class and settling her in, we rushed to Ella's Year One class. Kate used to be in the same class in Year One with the same two teachers so Ella felt right at home. She's sitting next another little blondie with glasses. I hope they will be good friends. Year One seems so grown up!

From there I took Ruby to Kindy. Once again the teacher is familiar as it was Kate's Kindy teacher. (Ella had a different one) Ruby was very brave and after we did a couple of puzzles, she gave me a kiss goodbye and I left.

She had a fab time and happily chatted about her morning when I picked her up (they have half days to start) She got a certificate and she is very proud.

Getting Ready ...

for the start of the school year...

haircuts - check!

pencils ready and sharpened -check!

shoes - check!

new bags - check!

All that's left to do is the food shopping, and iron those pesky uniforms!


Now when are the next holidays??

Out and About

We had a visit to the Perth Zoo yesterday. It's always a favourite place of ours to visit, but yesterday it was a little too hot with no breeze, even though we went early. We took food and drink with us but it made the bag too heavy for me to carry for long. I got very grumpy. Ella took her 'baby' even though I said many times to leave it in the car, then got sick of carrying after awhile. I suddenly developed a sore foot which made walking hard. So with all that happening we weren't there as long as I had hoped. Nevermind, the girls enjoyed spending their pocket money in the gift shop and we got ice creams on the way home.

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