2007-09-12 Carnival! I Won!

Aiysha: I'm so excited about what I did at the Carnival! It was held on Monday on the oval, and we had races in the morning which Mummy and Daddy came to watch - I was in Blue Faction! First we did a lot of small events, and then we had our own races against other people in other factions. I was in the same race as Lauren and Kayla, and I won it! I was so proud, and Mummy and Daddy got it on video! Because I won it, I was asked to run in the Grand Relay at 2.30. Mummy and Daddy decided to stay until then to watch me, which made it so special. I started the race against Martina, who also won her race, and she was really fast! At one point I looked across - something Mummy and Daddy told me never to do, and we ended up equal when we handed the batton to the boys. It was such an exciting race where the batton got passed to each year group at each changeover. Blue faction won it in the end, it was great, and I got 2 1st medals! When the overall results were announced, Blue Faction won the whole day for the second year running! I was so happy! It was the best day!

A couple of weeks ago, Daddy came as parent helper, and this time he made a sun in the fruit, as we were learning about space. We also did an evening presentation for Fathers Day, and me and Daddy went round the class doing loads of activities - it was really funny!

On Fathers Day, we went to Trigg, and the waves were huge! We then went straight to Arirang Korean restaurant where we cooked our own food! It was lovely, and we also had desert - I had an ice cream, and Daddy had a fried ice cream coconut ball!

I have also watched my first few grown up films :- The Fantastic Four and the Silver Surfer, Star Wars: A New Hope, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. They are all brilliant! I love them! Cloggy is Chewbacca, Daddy is Luke Skywalker, I am Darth Vader, and Mummy is the evil Emporer!

Each week I have to tell the class some news. My news so far since my holiday: Worlds Tallest Man, Space Shuttle, Leapfrog Word Toy, Rugby World Cup, Pixel Chix.

Clara: My big sister is so funny! She makes me laugh so much, and she is so loud! I love her! I stare at her all the time! I love my solid food too! Mummy is such a good cook!

C: The plants are doing so well! All the climbers are climbing. The mango tree is sprouting, but no sign of mangoes yet. Steve will be disappointed.

S: Cut down all the dead palms ready for the summer, and cleaned the pool cover! All set for swimming now! All we need is warm weather!

2007-08-21 Cloggy Is Sitting Up!

Aiysha: I've been so busy over the past couple of weeks, I haven't even had time to write my blog! Where shall I start...

Well, Jack and Connor stayed the night for the first time on Friday! It was really funny! Daddy chased us, we all watched Mutant Ninja Turtles, but I didn't really like it. Jack and I went with Daddy to get pizza's, and we played rock, paper, scissors at Pizza Hut - Jack won! Jack missed his Mummy though, but my Mummy made him feel good. Connor broke a lot of my things, but I didn't mind. He was really sweet to Cloggy, and he's a funny one!

On Saturday morning, Daddy took me to his rock climbing event, which was so much fun! I went on the ropes, and climbed up all the way to the roof! I made some friends too - Naomi, who was older, was my best friend. We also had pizzas again! When we got home, it was really warm, and it felt like summer! We sat on the lawn for some cakes, and suddenly, thousands of ants started coming out of the floor of our house and flew into the air - it was amazing, and I had never seen anything like that before! I got my camera and took some pictures! Mummy and Daddy's dishwasher broke, so we had to go to Good Guys to look for a new one - I sat and watched Nemo, and looked after Cloggy. After that, we went to Hillary's, fed Cloggy on the pier, and ordered fish and chips - it was lovely!

On Sunday, it was rainy :-) Daddy took me to register for summer cricket - I get to play in the same team as Charlie, and Daddy also is playing! It will be funny! It starts at the end of October. After lunch we went to Trigg Cafe, and had cakes and biscuits, and watched the waves. We thought we would have a walk in the wild rain, and me and Daddy raced each other. I have my carnival race in September, so it was really good practice, and funny splashing in all the puddles! On the way back, there was a rainbow above Bunnings, and we all thought of Grandpa Arthur, and how he would have loved to see that...

At gym last week, they had assessments, and I got my first purple award! I was so happy! I passed all my tests - the rocking roll, the motorcycle dismounts, and lots of other things! Mummy and Daddy were so proud, and I gave them a show when I got home!

I also did a talk on meteors to PP1 - it was really interesting!

The big news is that Cloggy has been sitting up on her own for about a week - she's really good at it, and needs no support at all! Very soon she will be able to chase me around the house! It's going to be funny!

Last week, Kayla cam over for a play, and we dressed up like princesses - it was really fun, and Daddy chased us around the house. I made cakes with her too. She loved them!

We took Cloggy out for her first bike ride to Neil Hawkins Park - Daddy spent Sunday morning fixing the seat to Mummy's bike, then we were away! It was so funny! The helmet was a little big for her, but she was fine. The lake is so full, and we saw the turtles back again.

Cloggy: I can sit on my own! Yippee! Now for the crawling, and walking...I love riding Mummy's bike too! Shame I cannot see much because of my helmet :-(

C: How can I cope without a dishwasher!? I can't do it!

S: When will summer arrive?

Favourite Baby: Great Grandma's knitted baby

Meals: Curry, Lamb Casserole, Fish and Chips, Burgers

2007-08-09 My Tooth!

Aiysha: I went to the school dentist this week, and she noticed that my front tooth was a slightly different colour! She asked if I had ever banged it, and Mummy told her that when I was in Sydney when I was 2 and a half, a boy pushed me into a wall. I was a little upset, but then the dentist told me that other than that, my teeth were excellent!

We went for a walk on Mullaloo last weekend, and there were some huge cliffs! I climbed up, and collapsed down! It was so funny! Cloggy fell asleep in the Elephant! I miss the beach, and I really want to go surfing soon! Mummy and Daddy said we might even get me a new wetsuit!

We also did a few garage sales, and I spent some of my own money - I bought Cloggy a present - a beautiful bell!

I also saw the Simpsons movie with Daddy, and I thought it was really funny! We went to Hungry Jacks near the end of the film because I was hungry and tired. I really enjoyed it though, and I got a little toy of Maggie when I went to Hungry Jacks!

Cloggy: I love asparagus, cauliflower, and apples! I also did a poo in tha bath when big sister and Jodie were watching! Ha ha, they were a bit shocked!

C: I've planted some lovely plants, and we've put the trelis' up now - perfect for the summer. Garage sales are really helping us build up our garden furniture!

S: Wayne left work today for good. A sad day :-(

Meals: Burnt Rogan Josh, Chicken Wings, Mousakka.

2007-07-27 My Australia Party!

Aiysha: I had my Australia birthday party last Saturday, and it was so fun! All the girls in my PP1 class came, apart from Portia, and a couple from PP2. Mummy organised a makeup party, and I helped her make the cakes and snacks ready for my party. It was really thundery, and everyone had to run into our house! It was funny! Lucky my party was inside. We got to do our nails, our hair (which we had to do outside), play games, and dance. We all had our picture taken too, and everyone was allowed to take the picture home with them at the end! It was the best party ever! I was so excited all day, that I wanted to stay up with Mummy and Daddy all night talking about it!

Last week, I also had dinner at Jasmine's, played with Jack, Charlie and Florry, and Jasmine also cam over to play at ours.

I also stated school this week, and I got to read my scrapbook to everyone over 2 days - I was so pleased! A lot of people thought Miles was wearing an Australian flag, but actually Mummy made him a shirt out of a British flag.

I also had my first gym class on Wednesday, and it was the best! I was so excited! We did all sorts of exercise, and Mummy and Cloggy were so proud.

On Thursday however, I did a handstand in the classroom, and accidentally kicked someone in the head - and I was put straight in the thinking chair! I was sooooo upset about it, as I have never been put there, and I thought it was only for naughty people. I cried a lot, and when Mummy picked me up and we talked about school, I broke down when I told her about the thinking chair. I was so sad, and Mummy had to phone the school because she couldn't understand why I was being naughty, as it was only an accident. Mummy promised not to tell anyone, not even Daddy.

Clara: My big sister lifts me everywhere, has baths with me, plays with me, pats my back when I am coughing, covers me when I am cold, makes sure I am lying on a cloth so I don't get everywhere dirty, reads me stories, and makes me laugh! She is wonderful, and I love her so much!

C: Cloggy was off the chart for her height (70cm) - she's gonna be tall! And she is also at the top for her weight (8.2kg)! Sometimes we forget she is only 5 months old.

S: More wood chopping this weekend - rather wet and cold here, but quite spectacular weather! Pretty similar to England!

Meals: Sweet Chilli Sauce Chicken, Chop Chop, Anchovy and Olive Spaghetti

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