RJ’s birthday was loads of fun. After school, we gathered up most of his classmates and walked them to the park near our house, where we enjoyed fruit, snacks and cupcakes! We had a nice dinner and more cake that night with Grammy and Poppa. The next day, RJ invited two of his friends to go see a movie with us in the city. Happy birthday RJ!
RJ's favorite present was this jaw from a 10ft lemon shark.
LR’s birthday rolled around and, despite appearances, we managed to keep it fairly simple (no giant parties, sleepovers, movie nights, etc.) LR loved every minute of it and is already making plans for next year!
After searching nearly ten bike shops in the area we finally found a bike cool enough for LR.
We took a bit of a break last week and head off to the Southwest. It was very relaxing and the weather was just fantastic. The days were filled with horse riding, beach trips, exploring and even a couple of fishing trips.
Grammy and Poppa were there with the Melbourne cousins for the first couple of days, but couldn’t stay the whole time.
Grammy, LR, RJ and Daddy checked out Ngilgi cave. This huge room is called the amphitheatre and has great accoustics (especially for people who appreciate yelling children).
At the end of the year, the kids have a seemingly endless run of concerts and exhibitions. RJ has been working on his song for a while and finally had his big concert. He did a fantastic job and got a massive round of applause.
RJ takes a bow.
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Mum was away working this weekend, so it was a bit crazy at home. LR had her big piano recital, so we spent the morning playing around to relax. Afterwards, we went to the ‘farm-zoo’ and got ice-cream!
Forced smiles? Maybe?
On the weekend, we took a trip to a nearby farm school, known to the kids as “The Farm Zoo.”
LR and RJ check the laying boxes for eggs and chickens.
LR feeds the bossiest pony some carrot.
RJ decided to eat some of the carrots instead of feeding the animals.
RJ and Mum have a turn feeding the ponies.
Nanny goat loves broccoli!
RJ thought the goats were safer than the ponies.
LR and RJ wait for a ride on the 'tractor'.
Choc-milk and carrots for lunch? Does Mum know about this????
And icecream? Did Mum fall off the planet or something?
LR is willing to share with the cockatoos... Not!
