Beach Day

Gotta love summer! We went down to Rosebud Beach yesterday to try out Alicia's new blowup boat. Spent the day eating chips, drinking julmust and getting sunburnt.

Alicia cooking dinner!

Alicia made dinner for the first time last night. Tacos. Very yummy, thanks precious!

Summer is here!

Yes I know, winter is apparently apparent in the Northern Hemisphere with degrees, well, somewhat below zero... however - here we have sweet weather! Love the fact that we can hang out on the beach in the arvos. I need the therapy. I need the sun and I need the warmth :)

Alex' kids party

My little 5 year old has now had his first "real" party with his mates. It was held at an indoor playcentre and he had tonnes of fun. I enjoyed no cleaning, preparation or any kind of responsibility for the party. Simply sat down and had a few coffees with some other parents.

School Holidays means activities....

So today we went bowling. A few tears from Alex of course (it would be strange if he wouldn't chuck a wobbly when it is a competition) but we had a great time! I came last (thank goodness) and so the kids were happy. Alicia the happiest since she won both games we played.

James in action

James and me

Two very cool dudes

Alex got a good score!

Alicia swinging....

... and yes she did well! SWISH!

Year 6 Production

I went to see Alicia performing in her ear 6 Production "Dragon.com" last night. It was great! I was very surprised seeing her so confident on stage - a true natural. Couldn't be anymore proud at all really, she is just a gorgeous young girl with an attitude reminding me of her... well, mother!

Alicia as "Sadie"

 

Some cool dance

 

She was not shy at all and sang and danced on stage

Sadie was one of the main characters in the musical

The finale

BRAVO!

Farm visit

Alex visited the farm with kinder and had heaps of fun. I did too after two cups of strong coffee.

New Playground

So our old daggy playground just around the corner has finally been updated - so mum and dad, here is the new version!!

The old one really belonged in the 60s didnt it! Finally some PLASTIC TOYS that you dont get splinters off!!

Birthday

James is finally 8 - he has been waiting ever since he turned 7!

Alex can climb up the tree

He is stoked - now he can also climb up the tree, just like his siblings!

Mini-holiday

Me and Jr went away for a few days down to Cowes on Phillip Island. Alicia, James and Alex are up in Newcastle for the week as it is school holidays. We had a relaxing and quiet time, stayed in a really neat place right by the beach.       

We went for heaps of walks and visited the playground, where we got stuck for a while since he started screaming everytime I tried to move on from the slide.... hmmmmm

Breakfast everywhere

And this, ladies and gentlemen, is what happens when a big brother shares his breakfast cereal with his younger sibling.