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.

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!!!!

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

Ozzy ozzy ozzy!