2007-07-17 I See The Sun!

Aiysha: I had such a great time in England visiting Lowbarn, 60 Woodmarket, France, Rotherham and Twin Lakes! It was so much fun seeing everyone, and I have so many great memories! Cloggy has grown up so much, and I am looking after her really well! Thank you so much everyone for such a great holiday!

Hong Kong was amazing! There were fireworks when we arrived and when we left! The Football Club was so much fun, and we had some lovely food around town! Unfortunately, Cloggy and I did not sleep too well, but luckily for us, we had the most beautiful lychees and coconut buns to get us through! We also went for a few coffees at Pacific Coffee, Uncle Dave's favourite, and Cloggy did and exceptionally large bot bot which went everywhere! She wanted to leave a present for Uncle Dave!

We are now back in Perth, and it has been really sunny for the last week. I have seen Jasmine, Jack Salt, Charlie, Flory so far! I did miss them. We went to the park with Jack, Charlie and Flory, and then they came back to our place. Jamine's Mum Cherie told us how to do a proper fire - Daddy will be happy. The whole family has not been very well, but we have managed to struggle through somehow this past week. We all have colds, but Cloggy seems to be doing the best now.

I haven't been to school in 7 weeks now, and I almost have forgotten what school is! Mummy has insisted that I do not read baby books anymore, and read my readers to be ready for school. Daddy has been getting me to do ball skills, and we just spent the weekend tidying up everything for the verge collection! Daddy chopped loads of logs, and cruised around the streets looking for more wood. On Sunday, we managed to have a beautiful walk along Mullaloo Beach, watching the surfers, getting wet, and collecting sea shells.

Clara: I love my first solid food - mushy corgette! I want to join in rugby tackling with Daddy and Aiysha! It looks so funny, and my big sister screams so much!

C: Aiysha has grown up so much since we left for England! She is growing up so fast...

S: Chopping wood ain't so easy, even with a chainsaw...

Meals: Special Beef, Moon Noodles, Chop Chop.

2007-06-03 On my own...

S: Booo, miss you girls, sooo lonely by the fire, only myself to talk to, but...

Watched the sun set on Burns Beach after I cycled past Mullaloo Beach, and back. Lovely! Played touch rugby with Jeremy on Sunday, and going to Todd's tomorrow for dinner. Lot's of music, and a few videos here and there.

Otherwise, I can't wait to carry on my holiday!

Love you all! Kiss kiss cuddle cuddle! Not long now!

2007-05-21 Pixel Chix!

Aiysha: On Saturday I had a lovely play at Laurens - we did gymnastics and bounced on the trampolines - Mummy and Daddy said I can got to gymnastics after my holiday! I can't wait!

When I got back, Mummy and Daddy said I could have one of my birthday presents early - I was so excited! I went into my room, and there it was! My very own pink house Pixel Chix game! I love it! Thank you! Mummy and Daddy said I shouldn't play it all the time, and perhaps on the plane to England may might be a good time. Brilliant!

On Sunday, Mummy took me skating, which was great fun, and then we went on a walk on the Light Horse Trail. It was a pretty short walk, and Mummy read all the historical plaques to me - really interesting! There were some really strange trees - it was so nice being out in the bush. As we were near Strawberry Fields, Mummy and Daddy thought we might be able to get a cake if it was open - and it was! Cloggy even sat in her own high chair! We had a nice tea there, but the owners, who are two women, are leaving, which is a shame. I was a little chilli out tonight!

I helped Daddy set up fires all weekend!

Kayla also came to play this week, which was really nice. I also went to play at hers!

Clara: I love sitting in a high chair!

C: Oh dear - tried to cook a chilli in the slow cooker, and it did not go well...

S: Did an amazing lamb curry in the slow cooker - come on Claire! It's easy!

Favourite Baby: Pixel Chick

Meals: Curry in a cooker, Chilli in a cooker.

2007-05-14 Charlie and Florry!

Aiysha: I was so excited when Mummy told me that Charlie and Florry were coming to play because they were moving house! I couldn't wait! They arrived just before lunchtime, and we had so much fun! We made cakes, and made a real mess! We played so nicely all day! We played in the games room lots, and even kicked the ball around the front lawn! Florry was very good at that! I hope they can come again soon!

On Sunday, Mummy took me to my swimming lesson, and then Daddy took me for a tennis lesson. All these boys, and one girl, came to watch me play! I was so proud when they said I was really good. Daddy then asked them if they wanted to play poison ball. They all wanted to play! They were about 10 years old, and tried to be a little cheeky with Daddy, but Daddy got them all! Well done Daddy! They collected all the balls for me when we ran out - it was so much fun. We played in the park too!

On Sunday evening, all 4 of us went for a walk at Burns Beach. I took my buggy with Lucy in it, and I scooted down the hills! I walked all the way, and it was pretty windy, but funny! We got an ice cream too!

Clara: I'm still sleeping through! It's easy!

C: Lovely walk on Burns Beach - really wild!

S: Funny tennis lesson! Everyone had fun!

2007-05-07 Sleeping Through!

Aiysha: On Saturday, Daddy took me for a tennis lesson - I started very tired, but it got so much more fun when we started playing some games, and I was hitting the ball really well! I even had my first small rally! At the end I said I really enjoyed it!

We then went shopping to buy a slow cooker - I don't know why Mummy and Daddy want to take so long cooking something - seems really silly to me!

We did all our shopping, but Mummy and Daddy forgot to buy something for dinner! Silly them! I had an omlette, and they had a spicy Thai curry - yuk!

On Sunday, I asked Daddy for pancakes, and I got them! He did a funny thing with The Cloggy - he put some sweet milk on his lips, then kissed Clary - she just licked and licked! It was really funny!

We then all went to 'The Maze', which was meant to be a birthday surprise for Mummy, but the weather wasn't nice. We brought a picnic, and it was so nice! We went into the maze, and got lost after finding only 2 poles! I was not happy, and people had to help direct us out. Daddy was disappointed, but us girls were relieved...

Daddy has started making nice warm fires now - I know how to make them too!

Clara: I slept through! Yeah!

C: Clara slept through! YEAH!

S: Clara slept through! Wahoo!

Meals: Fish Curry in slow cooker

2007-04-31 Mummy's Birthday & Daddy Helper

Aiysha: It's Mummy's birthday! I was so excited! Mummy wanted to keep all her presents for tonight, so that was fine. Daddy came home early, and Mummy let me open all her presents! She had so many! Some presents I could not open, like the one from Auntie Lizzie which was really wrapped tightly in selotape! Clara and I got Mummy a new set of Boule! How exciting! Can't wait to play it!

After all that, Daddy surprised me by asking me if I was too tired to go to Western Force - I didn't even know there was a game! I said no, of course, and we had a quick dinner, and set off! We got to Subiaco at about 6.30, then walked around for a while looking at all the open shops. We then walked to the stadium, and it was empty! Daddy got the time wrong, and it was a late start - YEAH! It started at 7.40, and it was great! We were playing the Cheatas, and we won easily! I had some chips too while we waited for the match to start!

We got home really late, after I swung on all the bars in all the trains! It was a funny night!

I tried to sleep in on Saturday, but could only manage until 8.30. Daddy wanted to suprise Mummy by letting Mummy and I cycle to Hawkins Park - but Mummy knew what the surprise was! We went to the cafe and chose Mummy's cake! I got a small cake for myself, as I did not like the one Mummy chose. In the afternoon it was Chelsea's birthday party at Hungry Jacks in Whitfords! It was so exciting! Daddy chased us for a while, then went shopping while Mummy watched us. When we all came back, Daddy lit the candles, and we sang happy birthday to mummy! I went to bed early.

It rained all day Sunday. Daddy and I played soldiers, we went to Bunnings, I jumped in puddles, and I played goalie. Funny day.

On Monday, I was so excited! Daddy was coming to be Daddy helper! He took me in, and I showed him where to go. I did some puzzles with him, then he went to cut the fruit - and he did his smiley faces! That made everyone laugh, and they told him they were eating parts of his face. Daddy helped me run around the oval, but I was a bit tired. He was there for the story of the wide mouth frog, as we were learning about the letter 'F'. He chased everyone at break time, and picked up Jack Salt! He left at lunchtime, and I gave him the biggest hug and kiss!

Clara: Bleh!

C: Thank you so much for my presents everyone!

S: MMmmmm, homemade burgers...

Meals: Homemade Burgers, Hot Pepper Prawns, Sam's Lamb Curry

2007-04-26 Aussie Barbie!

Aiysha: More visitors last week! monday was Olivia and Karen, who stayed for so long, until the afternoon, even though it was meant to be morning tea! Tuesday was Jill, Beau and Ben - we met on the foreshore, and went on scooters! I fell off and scratched my face, but it was worth it! Ben held and pushed Clary bean everywhere! On Friday, we me Eve, Alana and Matthew at Heathcote Park, and played hide and seek.

On Saturday, Mummy and I planned a surprise for Daddy - we went to Whitfords Nodes Park for an Australian Breakfast! Bacon, eggs, mushrooms and bread! It was yummy! Daddy then played ball games while me and Mummy watched him. Mummy and I went for a walk along the beach while Daddy looked after Clary. On Sunday, we did so many jobs around the house, and dug a hole for mummy next the the palm in the garden. We want to plant something to hide the big house...

Wednesday was Anzac Day, and Mummy and Daddy told me all about why we celebrate it! Very important! I asked Daddy, Mummy and Clary to sit at the wall facing the frog house so I could do a performance! I did it, and it is on video! It was funny, as Daddy played his guitar, and I sung! Mummy and Daddy laughed so much! We went to a bike ride when it was almost dark! We cycled down to the park, and I rode on Daddy's handle bars down a really steep hill! Mummy couldn't watch!

Clara: I loved watching Aiysha in the frog house! She was so funny, and sang along with Daddy's guitar! I met so many people this last two weeks, it has been so fun! Daddy has started scrummaging with me, and I laugh everytime he does it! I have started sleeping in my cot now, and I love it! I am too big for my bassinette...I also love suckingmy thumb! It's yummy!

C: Aiysha's show was hilarious! Running round and round the table, laughing and singing! What a performance!

S: I can't believe it has taken 2 years for our first Aussie Breakfast! It won't be 2 years before the next one!

Favourite Baby: Elroy

Meals: Grandpa Arthur's Beef Noodles, Rogan Josh

2007-04-16 Sk8r Girl!

Aiysha: We had a very funny weekend! While Mummy and Daddy did garden jobs on Saturday morning, I played babies! Daddy then took me to swimming where I did really good breathing when I did front crawl - I sad that I can't do it in my pool now! We then decided to go to Leapfrog's for lunch and play some golf! Lunch was lovely, but "they really did put too much vegemite on my toast". I then went around the golf course - I got a hole in 1 on the first one, and everyone was watching! Really funny!

The storms came in on Sunday, and it rained, and rained, and rained so heavy! I went out in my umbrella, and boots, and jumped around! It was so funny! We were going to go to Mandurah crabbing, but decided it was too wet, so Mummy, Daddy and Clary took me to rollerskating for the second time, and it was excellent! I finally got blades, as they didn't have blades last time, and after a shakey start, I was going round really well. Daddy walked around with me, and Mummy was really good on her blades! I want to be like her! I had so much run, and the sock race at the end was brilliant, even though I ran into another girl and made her cry.

I love roller blading! I even told Grandma Sik about it on the phone!

Clara: Mummy and Daddy and Aiysha took me to a really dark room with really loud music, and shouting! I watched my big sister put these things on her feel, and roll around, and fall over sometimes. I thought it was a funny place, but also very relaxing, as I fell asleep.

C: Getting a bit chilly now! I will miss our pool! We need solar heating! Clary has started feeding only once a night (just!) - we'll see how long that lasts!

S: Aiysha takes an hour to eat dinner - she talks so much!

Favourite Baby: Lucy & Bella
Meals: Chicken Sagwala, Mousakka

2007-04-12 I Want To Ride My Bicycle!

Aiysha: I rode on my bike so much over the easter weekend! It was really funny! Daddy thought that I should have a go at getting to Neil Hawkins Park, and I really wanted to try! Mummy gave Daddy and I a lift to the lake, and then we set off! Daddy was in the lead to start with, then I over-took him, and we raced all the way to Neil Hawkins Park! I didn't fall off once! When we got there, Mummy just got out of the car! She was so surprised! We helped Mummy and Clary out of the car, then we walked down, and carried on cycling until we went past the field, and then we turned back. I almost didn't make it, and was a little upset when I couldn't make it up one of the hills, but I made it in the end! We spotted Mummy on her walk too! We decided, after a little rest, and playing in the park, that we would cycle home. I was so proud of myself. Daddy said that it was even further than Auntie Lizzie cycled!

On Saturday, we decided to park the car at our nearest park, Mummy would walk to Neil Hawkins Park with Clary, and we would cycle there. We got there so quick that we turned around, and went looking for Mummy. We spotted her about halfway, turned, then went back to the jetty to wait. Mummy walked really quickly, and when she got there, she took us to a French Cafe where I had a lovely biscuit. Next time, Mummy said we would have a cake! We watched lots of people carry cakes out of the shops, and Daddy and Mummy were licking their lips.

Daddy took me to play tennis on Sunday morning, which was really funny, as we played goalie, and poison ball.

On Monday, Mummy was not feeling too well. Daddy took Clary and I down to our nearest park, well, I cycled there! Daddy and Clary stayed at the park, while Daddy gave me targets to reach on my bike - I was going so fast down the hills! I met a girl who was 4 - her Daddy was so impressed when I mounted my bike, avoided a dog and 3 people on the path before cycling home. Daddy then took me to Mullalloo for a walk in the afternoon, and it was the funniest! We started having races, then we played poison waves. Daddy then tried to play tag with the tennis ball we had. On the way back, we looked for treasure - we had found these little seaweed bubbles, and when we found then, Daddy and I got really close together, and we squeezed them to see how loud they popped! It was soooo funny! I told Daddy that this was one of then funniest walks I've ever been on! He had fun too!

Clara: I pushed myself off my changing mat this week! Won't belong until I turn over and crawl!

C: I look forward to my bike rides!

S: We were amazed at how well Aiysha can cycle! Something that we've always wanted here to do is cycle round the lake, and now she can do it!

2007-04-04 I'm The Bike Rider!

Aiysha: I can ride on my own! Finally, I can push off on my own, and Daddy and I chased each other around our close! It was really funny! I still struggle to push off, as the bike is a little big for me, but if I go downhill, it is really easy! I am so proud, and happy! Mummy and Daddy recorded it on video too!

Daddy had an operation on his teeth last Thursday, and he has fallen asleep on my bed several times when he has been doing pat make sure. Poor Daddy - I've been making sure I take care of him.

The Easter Bunny came to my school on my last day, and I found his footprint, but didn't see him. He left loads of easter eggs though! It is easter this weekend, and I can't wait!

Clara: I am smiling so much now! Daddy and I had a conversation - he talked, and I grunted to him several times. It was funny!

C: I don't believe Daddy had a conversation with Clary! My friend Kelly came with her daugher Ella, and we had a lovely day together! Not warm enough to go in the pool though...

S: Went to Western Force on Friday, even after my op, and it was the best game so far against the best South African side the Sharks! We won convincingly.

Meals: Spaghetti Bolognaise

2007-03-26 So Many Seeds!

Aiysha: We spent a lot of the weekend picking up seeds from the palms! The bin was so full! Daddy even chopped a branch full of seeds, and he could hardly carry it as it was so heavy!

Daddy took me for tennis on Saturday, and he took me for our own lesson at our nearest tennis court on Sunday! It was really fun, but really hot! Mummy and Clary came to watch, and they said I did some really good hitting! It was fun, and I can't wait to go again!

Mummy was pretty tired on Saturday, so Daddy took me bodyboarding to Mullalloo beach for about 2 hours, which was so funny! We caught some really big waves, which completely covered me! We ended up making sandcastles, which was really funny, as Daddy made a turtle head!

The pool was really cold this weekend, but Mummy still did her exercises. For a treat, we went on our yearly trip to KFC! We watched all the people driving into the drive-in, which Grandma Sue would love to do!

I finally let Daddy watch Charlie And The Chocolate Factory - I didn't really want to watch it, but when I did, I loved it, and I asked Mummy and Daddy so many questions about it after, just like after we went to the cinema! I can't wait to watch it again!

Lauren came to play, and stay for dinner. We played very nicely, Mummy said, and she liked Daddy's special beef dish. We did lots of pretend play.

I had my first assembly with the school today! We were introduced to everyone, and we sat right at the front! The prefects did a Teddy Bear Picnic play, and a chaplain with a funny hat taught us about the virtue 'tactfulness' - I could learn a lot! Mummy, Clara and Daddy came to my assembly, and I was so proud!

Clara: I am starting to smile now - the Wigley family make me laugh so much!

C: Not nice now that the pool is colder - we need our solar heating to work!

S: The beach was lovely, and the sea was so nice to swim in, even though it was a little cold.

Meals: Boiled Chicken, KFC, Special Beef, Moon Noodles

2007-03-19 Teddy Bear Picnic!

Aiysha: This week I went on a Teddy Bear Picnic with Mummy at school! Clary came along too, and it was really fun! I had to bring a bear, so I brought Harry along. Clary brought mole along, so I was happy as I wanted to bring him!

I also went to Alexis' place to play which was really fun!

I was really upset on Tuesday night, as I had lost my reader, and my booklist! I could not understand where it could have been! We all looked everywhere - Clary even looked in her nappy! I cried and cried! Luckily, I got a phonecall from Alexis this weekend, and she said she found it! It must have fallen out when I went to her place to play! I was so happy, and I could talk to Alexis on the phone!

We went to Matilda Bay for the first time in a long time, and Daddy went windsurfing. There was not much wind, so he came to catch jellies with Mummy and I, and he dived off the jetty too! We had a nice coffee, and I had an ice cream! MMMmmmm, lovely, I love Matilda Bay!

Clara: I loved Matilda Bay! Can't wait until I have ice creams!

C: Poor Aiysha, losing her reader! Unconsolable!

S: Went to Western Force this weekend, and it was a late start so Aiysha could not come. We won by 1 point - last kick of the game, and it was our first home win - it was quite amazing!

Meals: Chicken Wings, Moon Noodles

2007-03-12 My New Bike!

Aiysha: I got a new bike this weekend! Even though it is blue, I love it! Mummy and Daddy said I needed a new bike on Saturday when they saw that I was so big compared to my pink bike, so they phoned lots of people, and we got the first one we saw! My feet can't touch the ground, but I am growing so quickly that they will soon. When we got home, Daddy helped me a little, but I managed to cycle 10 metres all on my own! Mummy and Daddy were so proud. I went cycling yesterday, and I cycled 20 metres all on my own! it was amazing!

We also went to Trigg beach, and while Mummy and Clara Beanstalk walked along the top, me and Daddy played some tennis, and I hit the ball so far! We also dived into the sea, but it was quite cold. We also went for coffee and ice cream.

Last weekend we watched Daddy play in the WA Touch Rugby State Championships, and I was so proud because he won the whole tournament! He got a medal, and I saw him score some tries! I was so excited that I called for him all the time!

We also had a holiday on Monday which we spent relaxing by our pool. I did not really want to go anywhere - I was so happy just staying near our pool, as it was so warm.

I had visits from Jack Salt, Charlie, and Lauren for the first time this week - all of them swam in our pool, and it was so much fun! I also went to Lauren's this weekend, and she lent me a Pixel Chick game! I've had so much fun with it, and I want one for my birthday!

Uncle Dave sent me a Monkay, and Clara a pretty shirt! Thank you Uncle Dave!

Clara: Daddy looked after me on Saturday night, and I woke up 3 times. I was a little noisy, but he didn't get up. I loved my walk along the coast with Mummy, especially after Daddy tried to wake me up from my lovely sleep. He failed.

My big sister has been reading me stories when she goes to bed! It is so funny - she always kisses me!

C: I am so impressed with Aiysha's bike riding! She ahs done so well since the last time I saw her, and the new pike is perfect!

S: Not long now until the clocks go back - boo! Daylight saving here was brilliant! Winning the touch rugby tournament was amazing! Being state champions in such a big tournament is a nice feeling!

Favourite Baby: Clara Beanstalk, Monkay

Meals: Moon Noodles, Lasagne, Creamy Chicken, Spicy Pork

2007-02-24 Bushfire!

Aiysha: We had a really exciting weekend! It went past so quickly!

On Saturday, I had tennis lessons with Steve again, and we played so many funny games. In Cat and Mouse, I out ran everyone in the group, even though I am the youngest! I think I surprised them, and they were not ready for my sidestepping. Daddy went to the market, and also hit another car in the back, but at least he is alright. After lunch, Daddy and I did some writing practice, and I got so many points!

Daddy took me to Western Force, this time against the Lions! I asked Daddy if Auntie Lizzie playing! I'm a funny one! I really enjoyed the trip there! I love going on the train, and we talked about lots of things! Watching the game was noisy, but the Lions won, and I was happy. Daddy wasn't too happy though. I did monkey bars on the train on the way home, as the train was not too full, and we both looked out the window on the way back and spotted hippos and cars!

We drove home (I sat in the front without a car seat!), and just as we turned up to our road, we saw the biggest bush fire across the lake! We could even see it from our balcony, and when I got in, I went out to look at it! Daddy went out later to take some pictures with Grandpa Arthur, and they were a little worried it might come across the river...oh dear!

I was holding Clara on Sunday on the carpet while I was sitting down, and as I moved her to the carpet, I dropped her head on the carpet. I was so upset, and I shut myself in my room for so long, and I stopped people coming in by putting all my furniture behind the door. Daddy came to talk to me, then Mummy, and I still couldn't stop crying. In the end, I came out, and had some chicken wings, and I was better. Clara was fine too, which I was really glad about!

In the pool, Daddy played the eating game, where he sat on the rocks, and I told him what animal I was, and he had to decide whether he wanted to eat me or not. When he did, he dived in to try and get me! It was so funny!

Clara: My big sister dropped me on my head, but I don't mind! It is training for when Daddy picks me up! Daddy is calling me Narco, because he thinks I'm Narcoleptic, little does he know...tee hee...

C: My leg still hurts! Boo!

S: The bushfire just across the lake from our house was the most amazing sight I've seen in a long time! 30-40m high flames engulfing everything, driving through smoke filled roads next to our house. Very eerie how it was so close to our house, and we could actually hear the crackling of the wood as it was burning! We also watched a fire start, and finish! Also felt the heat blow across the lake.

Bumping our car was not so amazing...at least he apologised for flying off the handle...

Meals: Chicken Wings, BBQ, Stri fry beef, Beef Straganoff