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July, 2011 Photo Wrap-Up

Luke — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:07:02 +0000

While we were away for half of July (pictures coming soon, promise!), we were just as busy through the rest of it. American Independence Day rolled around and we invited the family over for hamburgers and sparklers. Dad got to stand outside and grill the burgers in the cold, rainy winter weather and ponder how to get some ‘real’ fireworks into the country. There was a disco for the end of the term at school — apparently costumes were NOT optional. Finally, Dad and RJ rocked out at the AC-DC exhibition at the WA Museum.

Grammy gets some sparklers lit while RJ... Hang on a minute! HEY RJ! STOP TRYING TO SET THE LAWN ON FIRE!

LR attempts to write her first and last names at the same time.

Even Poppa gets into the action.

Auntie Jess and Uncle Nick are back from London! Yaaay!

Grammy came over, bringing along her face paints and a book of great designs to try. LR and I. chose the cat faces.

LR carefully adds some details in the mirror.

Our friend J. helped RJ paint his face as a monster and laid the paint on VERY thick. He looked great, but there'd be consequences later!

LR with her facepaint complete. She is most definitely a practical, jellicle cat.

The two kitties stopped to clean their paws.

The two cats climbed the pillars in our front yard and started miaowing incessently.

After two hours of suffering, RJ was so tormented by the itching, peeling face paint that he could barely move. A quick trip to the bathroom to wash up and the monster problem was solved!

The cats were tearing it up on the dance floor.

We checked out the tour bus, but none of the band members were back in black. RJ thought it rocked anyway.

RJ takes a seat at the virtual AC-DC concert and shook them all night long.

We finished up by heading into the city for some bubble tea and TNT icecream (dynamite!) Thanks Dad!

We visited Grammy for dinner and she bought us some great books! Thanks Grammy!

Mother’s Day 2010

Luke — Wed, 12 May 2010 03:07:25 +0000

This year, a relaxing sleep-in followed by a delicious breakfast in bed was not in the cards for our adventurous mother. Instead, she woke up before everyone to go and participate in the Perth Mother’s Day Classic, a run to raise money for breast cancer research. Dad and the kids got breakfast ready, decorated the house, prepared our presents and went to meet her there.

After getting back to the house, we presented mum with pancakes and some wonderful presents made by the kids (a cornucopia of hand-made fans, cards, drawings, and paper flowers).

Afterwards, in a wonderful display of independance, the kids engrossed themselves in face painting for an hour. Folowing that, in a wonderful display of support, the parents spent the next hour cleaning up face paints, washing down tables, clothes and children. All in all, a great day!

Mum's runner number and medal from competing in the Perth Mother's Day Classic.

We decorated the house with some roses picked from our garden.

They made it! Mum not only survived this gruelling endurance test, but also achieved a personal best time for this run.

Mum and RJ stop to make a new furry friend.

I. came back with us after the race to enjoy pancakes!

RJ asked LR to paint his face like a scorpion.

LR and I. painted their own faces to look like puppies.

RJ as a fearsome scorpion, just moments before a thorough washing in the shower.

LR finished her puppy face, complete with collar and tags.

Red Bull Air Race 2010

Luke — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 03:07:40 +0000

On the weekened, we took a quick trip to the city to watch the finals of the Perth leg of the Red Bull Air Race [wikipedia]. It’s a high-speed race through an obstacle course where pilots attempt to achieve the fastest times slaloming around pylons and performing certain maneuvers.

Earlier this week, during training, one of the pilots smashed his plane into the river. Unlike his plane, he survived with no injuries. Apparently it was the first crash ever in the history of the race, caused by the crazy winds that we get around here. On the day we were there it was perfectly calm, with perfect racing conditions. The Australian pilot placed second, which was great considering the group of veterans and previous winners that were competing.

As usual, we had a great time and followed it up with shaved ice, face painting and balloon animals.

At RBAR 2010, LR had her face painted to match her shirt!

One of the competitors tears through the straightaway at high speed.

Another pilot successfully navigates the double turn.

LR and RJ took a moment to hunt for shells in the river.

LR chose to have her face painted... and it matches her shirt!

RJ chose to have a new inflatable pet turtle.

The hat thief got dad's hat AND sunglasses this time.

Happy Australia Day

Luke — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:51:12 +0000

Have a great Australia day everyone!

Happy Australia Day!!!!

We’ll throw an extra snag on the barbie and sink a few tinnies for ya.

Ozzy ozzy ozzy!