With a huge overseas vacation looming, the first half of December was filled with the last days of the school year, some early Christmas celebrations… and a lot of silly hats.
December means the Advent calendar gets brought out. We like to pretend the kids appreciate the tradition and fun puzzles and clues that we leave in there for them...
The good news is that November is over (and we’re exhausted). The bad news is that December is on the way, which is sure to be even busier!
This month we survived a bout of the plague, and went to the city to learn some new skills for Heritage Days. Dad got even older than he used to be and now he’s even older. We built our own shelter and enjoyed a terrific Thanksgiving dinner.
RJ suffered from a horrible bout of chicken pox for a day, but awoke the next morning completely spot free with no symptoms! Vaccine FTW!
In October, we drove south to Eagle Bay with some friends for a few days, and north to Gingin for a weekend with Grammy and Poppa. RJ had his first t-ball game and… his team won! In the middle of all of this (and the Royal Show AND Halloween) we somehow found the time to visit Scitech with some friends to see some of their new exhibits. Wow! We need a break!
We took a trip down to Eagle Bay and had a great time in the water. It's a lot easier to do now that the weather's warming up!
Dad: All ready for T-Ball practice?
RJ: Yeah. I know how I can beat everyone at it too.
Dad: Really? How are you going to do that?
RJ: (rubbing hands and looking extremely mischievous) I have a secret weapon…
RJ: … I call it… Lunch.
RJ has begun his grueling training regime for the year. “Spring” training got off to a great start when, at his first practice session, he managed to hit the ball directly into the face of his coach, standing several metres away. Not surprisingly, T-ball is now his favorite sport.
RJ at the bat, moments after giving the ball a mighty clobbering.
