Bridgetown and Denmark

We are now on Day 4 of our trip to the East Coast.  So far we have spent 2 nights in Bridgetown and 1 night in Denmark.  It has been HOT!  Temperatures in both places have been over 35oc which has been a bit hot to do anything much, but we have still found plenty to do.  In Bridgetown we found a nice spring fed lake to walk around and then swim in, then in Denmark we made our way out to Green Pool, which is a lovely beach, for a play and swim.  It is supposed to cool down over the next few days which we are definitely looking forward to!  Camping is going well and so far we haven’t found anything which we wish we had or have left behind.

Bon Voyage

Leaving Dad's place on Tuesday morning

Mia and Mya - the end of an era

Jackson has known Mia and Mya since he was 6 weeks old, as we all met through Mothers Group.  Since  then we have caught up for a play every week or so.  Yesterday, they all met as a group of 3 for one final play before we leave.  Awww.

Cyclocross

On the weekend Richard competed in a Cyclocross race, so I took Jackson and Josie out to watch.  Jackson LOVED it, they gave him a cow bell to ring to cheer on the riders, and he took this responsibility very seriously.  Josie on the other hand, who was just getting over a virus, thought it was all a bit too tiring and fell asleep on Grandads shoulder.

6 years ago today....

Camping with the McTernan's

We had a fantastic two nights away camping with Frank, Elly and Mabel in Dwellingup. Jack, Josie and Mabel loved hanging out together. We went for some lovely walks along the river, had a swim in the river, threw rocks in the river, took a canoe out in the river.... very nice.

 Our campsite

 Frank and Mabel

 Time for breakfast

 Knackered!

Thermal twins!

Rock climbers of the future

Jack and Josie love to climb. Whether it is the tree in the backyard, the limestone rocks down by the coast or artificial climbing walls in playgrounds, they both enjoy getting off the ground. The other day Richard and Jack were having a conversation about climbing and Richard explained that he had a lot of proper climbing 'gear' in the shed that they could use when Jackson got older.

Of course, the 'gear' had to be examined, and then worn!

"Where's the rock?!"

Family photos

Boxing Day

Christmas 2011

We had a lovely Christmas 2011.  It started early, as Jackson was 'cited' and had a dream about opening presents.  The unwrapping frenzy then began, with Jackson ripping open any present that had his name on it, and Josie taking her time, unwrapping very carefully and then playing with each present before opening the next one - much to Jackson's frustration!! Father Christmas bought them some fantastic gifts, including a new bike each.  We then went to Selb, Em, Ethan, Owen and Declan's for lunch with Richard's parents and my Dad. Lunch was lovely, well the adults loved it - I think the kids would have preferred a vegemite sandwich.  Then we spent a lovely afternoon there, hanging out, playing with the presents, eating, drinking, a quick nap for Josie in the arvo whilst the boys had a soccer game at the park.

The calm before the storm (... and yes, Santa did wrap the bikes!)

 Loving their new bikes

 Enjoying some much needed 'quiet time' at Uncle Selby's and Auntie Emma's, watching Diego on the iPad 

 Mmmmm Gingerbread House

Yay for the Gingerbread House!!

Gingerbread House

We have decided to start a new family tradition of making a Gingerbread House every Christmas.  We can improve upon our designs and decorations each year, although this years effort has raised the bar pretty high.  Jackson and Josie loved making the Gingerbread House this morning, Josie particularly loved stealing the smarties when no-one was looking, and they are both very happy with the final product!

Haircut

We decided it was time for Jackson to have a professional haircut.  He is now 4 years old and all his haircuts up to now have been 'Mummy cuts', which to some extent have been a little dodgy! So off we went to Salon Express, he was bribed to sit still with the promise of a small toy at the end, the end result was ok - the fringe a little too short, but hey, the difference between a good and bad haircut is only a week. 

Before                                                                         And after

Carols by Candlelight at St Stephens School

We all went to the St Stephens Carols by Candelight on Saturday night. Rich was MC'ing the event, so Jack, Josie, Dad and I thoroughly enjoyed the carols, and Jackson and Josie particularly enjoyed the dancing!! I struggled to get Josie off the dance floor to go home!