Camping 2012 - 2013

We are back from Busselton (3hrs south of Perth) after our camping trip. We sweltered through a heatwave which started before Christmas and was the hottest on record since 1942. The tent was not pleasant, but surprisingly the kids never once complained as the temps soared into the 40's.  Amie and her gang arrived the day after us and left the day before us. It was lovely camping with them, and we missed them when they left. Hopefully this will become a tradition. Jonah was a good age to start camping and loved every second, although he was totally shattered after 5 days.

We didn't do alot this trip (all the sight seeing we did when we were there 3 years ago) it was too hot. The kids were the most happy in the pool, so it was easy to entertain them.

Here are some pics from our holiday!

The pool was a welcome relief many times a day

Kate, Jonah and I walked the 15mins to the beach in hot weather for a dip

Pennyboards were a popular Christmas present!

Amie has a turn!

Our set-up

Amies tent is at the back!

Fishing on the Busselton jetty. It is the longest jetty in the Southern Hemisphere

The sunset was stunning

Ruby has a fish

Jonah caught the first and only fish :)

The boys shared the cooking!

New Years Eve

Jonah fell asleep just before they went home (10am!) It wasn't cold but he wanted a blanket on!

We went to the Busselton Trots on our last night

This little girl won the pony trots! Gorgeous!

Ella, Emma, Abbey and Kate. Good friends that we met 3 yrs ago, and this time camped right next to! It doesn't get any better than this when you are a kid!

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!