Day Four

Another lovely holiday day at our house. The weather was more of the same - wet, cold and very very windy. A huge storm is brewing at about 7pm tonight. Eeek!

Kate got a late birthday present in the mail from her Aunt and cousins in NZ - crayola pens, a pencilcase and special silver heart necklace. Beautiful. It's nice to get something new during the holiday break. We watched Little Women today with a bowl of popcorn. I love love that movie. We made cupcakes. Delicious. The girls all had haircuts.

Well Ruby got just a trim as her hair doesn't grow very fast. so a wee trim in order to try and thicken it up a bit. Hot dogs for tea. Now we'll sit back and wait for the storm.

Day Three

We've had a lovely day, not quite what was planned due to it being wet when we got up. First we made pancakes for breakfast, always a huge hit in this house! Then Kate declared it was cleaning up day. I tell you, this child is seriously obsessed with tidying and cleaning. Hope it lasts :) So we changed the lounge room around, cleaning, polishing, decluttering and washing the cushion covers. Next was onto Kate's room. We had changed it around not so long ago so it wasn't too dusty under the bed or behind the drawers. I did some painting after lunch (how boring are those door frames?) Then onto cleaning out the fridge and off to do the food shopping. The girls begged and begged for party hats and fairy torches. Lucky they are so cute and have been exceptionally good today. Now they are tucking into choc chip ice cream for dessert, then it will be bath & bed.

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In the City

The girls were starving when we arrived in the city so we headed to Muffin Break for a hot chocolate and a muffin. The girls both chose a choc chip one as they have to always have the exact same thing.



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We did a bit of shopping after that, some new trackies for me to slob around the house in, ha ha! Had a look in David Jones and found Phil a gorgeous wool jumper for half price. Got to love a bargain. Kate & Ella chose some canvas pictures to paint for their rooms which will give them something to do when it's raining tomorrow. We noodled around a few more shops, nothing really taking my fancy, but it was nice to browse.



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Then we had a wander out in the lovely winter sunshine and decided to go to the museum. It's always a favourite place to visit for us.



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There are a few lovely building that surround the museum, not sure what they were once used for or what they are now as there were no signs up, but they were lovely nonetheless.



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The Museum of Western Australia

The dinosaur skeletons are always a hit.

I love the colours in this window

The girls infront of a rock collection

The solar system

And the girls most favourite part - Discovery

Ella playing with some dinosaurs.

Kate with a jigsaw puzzle

Watching the commuters catching the train.

Miss Ella, taken by Kate

Kate (and me ... Eeeek!) taken by Ella

I thought Ella was very quiet on a train home, she did alot of walking today, I was very proud of her as she usually asks a squillion times if I can carry her. Lucky for her she's so small and sweet. :)


Bless her xx

It's been a great day, the girls said when we got home, what a wonderful day they had. Makes it all worthwhile when they say that.

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School Holidays

I love the laziness of the holidays. Sleeping-in, leisurely breakfasts, noodling on the computer, making plans to catch up with friends, see some sights, bike riding in the park (weather permitting)

This is the sky outside the front door earlier this morning. It's going to be 21 deg c and fine. Then rain is forecast until next Monday. Eeek. We are going to catch the train into the city today and see what we can see ...

Cabaret 2008

Last night was the girls mid-year performance for the various dancing that they do. The excitement had been building up for weeks as we put together the costumes, hairpieces and bits that they needed.

They were begging all morning to put their gear on, especially Ruby as it was her very first time on stage. (Ella's too, but she is learning patience as she gets older)

They were very good though, all having a sleep after lunch as it was going to be a late night for them. (and it was cold, very cold!!!)

In the breaks (there were 3 of them) all the kids were allowed on the stage to do their own thing and try and win spot prizes. Ruby won a packet of pencils.

Kate practicing the splits. Ouch!

Ruby & Ella having a go at the Macarena! How cute do they look!

I wonder what Ella is whispering to her niece?

Ruby tries the splits too.

Happiness

Every girl loves new clothes to play around in!

Party Pics

Kate had a small party at tenpin bowling last Sunday with a few friends from school. The girls all seemed to enjoy it and didn't want to leave! A very popular choice among seven year olds. Kate came third overall, not bad for only the second time she's bowled.

Hip Hip Hooray - What a wonderful day

HAPPY 7th BIRTHDAY to OUR BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS

Awake at 5am, ready to start the special day, and to open the pile of presents

A 7th year guardian angel

Always the entertainer. A cheerleeding outfit from Ella.

Books always make a great gift.

Beads and a bracelet were on the 'wanted' list. Aren't these just beautiful?

The Singstar was a huge hit, many tunes were belted out tonight. I can see we are going to all become addicted to this very soon.

This fairies book is the most beautiful child's book I've seen in a long time. The illustrations are absoultely breathtakingly beautiful.

A must have book for the Princess in your life.

The birthday girl with her big sister having a singing contest!





Yum! Delicious looking cake!

Happy Birthday Kate, we love you xxxxxxx