2008-07-14 Rock Climbing!

Aiysha: This was my third time rock climbing, and I loved it! Not only because I love climbing, but also because Hannah Banana Geneve came too! We picked her up on Sunday at about 10, and then Mummy drove us all to The Hangout where Daddy had to organise over 50 people to do the climbing. Hannah had never done it before, but she did really well. While Daddy was organising people and getting a lesson, Hannah and I went to the small wall and practiced. We also played catchy, and Clogger joined in. We started off on easy wall, and also did a challenge where we only climbed on the black rocks. We then stopped for pizza, chips, and an ice cream, then we started to do harder climbs. When I couldn't reach a rock, I jumped up and held on with one arm. Daddy was very impressed! Hannah was trying really hard, and she did almost all the climbs. Mummy picked us up with Clogger at about 3, then we drove Hannah back to her Grandma's. We all then went to the nearest park, and we played tag with the ball, and Clogger joined in too! We had burgers for dinner to finish a brilliant day!

On Saturday, Mummy was not well, so Daddy took Clogger and I to his friend Mandy's wedding reception. We got a little lost around Matilda Bay, but got there in the end. It was a breakfast, so I had pancakes, and Daddy had a cooked breakfast with Clogger, who ate loads of egg. We then watched a video of their wedding which was at the Pinnacles, and it looked amazing. Clogger kept on running in front of the film, so I just picked her up and carried on playing with her. We left at about 11.30, stopped off to look at Jacobs Ladder, and went home. Daddy took us shopping in the afternoon, and I held Cloggers hand all the way round! Mummy and Daddy said I was so good, and gave me loads of smiley faces! We played a little Crash Bandicoot, which was funny!

Last week, I got the first certificate for Sharks, and I've only been in the group a few weeks! Now I get to go to the deep end and practice!

Clara: I loved playing on the mats! I also love seeing Hannah - she takes so much care of me.

C: We had our new sofa delivered on Thursday for our lounge, and it is amazing! We can finally relax in our lounge...even though it is a little cold...

S: Aiysha was so good over the whole weekend! Asking us if we need help with everything! Her climbing was amazing to watch, especially when she jumped to reach rocks out of her reach!

2008-07-09 I am Sixy!

Aiysha: I had such a wonderful birthday weekend, and I felt sooo special! I was so excited on Friday night because I received lots of presents in the post from around the world! Thank you all so much!

Even though it was my birthday, I still had to go to my swimming lesson, but I didn't mind. Kat, the head instructor, says I'm doing so well, so that makes me happy! After swimming, I went straight home to get ready for my party at Jungle Gym! Hannah arrived about an hour before, and we went outside to play with Saran and Ellis. We all got in the car then, and drove to Jungle Gym, with all my special birthday food in the boot. When we got there, there was a lesson going on, and so we watched as they did some amazing trampolining to music. I wish I could do that. I felt so special when my party did start, as I was at the front the whole time! We were taken around all the equipment, and then we were allowed to do what we liked. I loved ringing the bell at the top of the big rope, and also seeing myself on video. The people who came to my party were Lauren, Kayla, Jack, Joseph, Jason, Martina, Tiana, Hannah Banana, Hannah Morrow, Tristan, Maddie, Baillie, Callum, and Charlie. We had all the food in a room downstairs, and it was lovely! We had crisps, sausage rolls, cakes, ice cream and strawberries, which Callum ate!

After my party I went to Martina's for a play, which was funny! When I came back, Mummy and Daddy decided to go out to dinner at Fratelli's, which was lovely! I had fish and chips, and Mummy and Daddy had pasta. I was very tired after such an exciting day!

On Sunday, I opened my presents from my friends. Clara's favourite present was a pig which sang a song, but I loved everything. I got light fountains, pens, games, make up boxes, angel making kits - just so much!

We went on a bike ride to whitfords in the afternoon, and we played in the park, walked to the coast, and did running races. It was funny!
Clara: I can't wait until I am six!

C: I cannot believe Aiysha is 6 already!

S: I cannot believe Aiysha is 6 already!

2008-06-23 Hannah Banana On Ice!

Aiysha: I saw Hannah Banana this weekend! It was fantastic! I was so happy to see her, and it was if we were still in the same class! We got on really well!

On Friday night, I had my second assessment at High Flyers, and I passed well. I could not understand how some of the other passed too, as they couldn't climb up the rope like I did.

On Saturday I did my swim, and Clogger was really well behaved! After my swim, I got ready for Tiana party at Wild Kids! I was so excited. Lauren came round at 10, and we got ready together. Mummy dropped me off and left me, as I am such a big girl now! I had a great time, and sat next to the birthday girl when we had our lunch! I was so tired afterwards when I came home with Lauren's Mum.

Sunday we went Ice Skating! We made a picnic, and picked Hannah up at 11am - it was so funny seeing her again! We drove down to Fremantle, and we talked all the way down. We went to the park, and ate our picnic. Mummy made some lovely cakes too for us. We then went to Cockburn Ice Arena, and it was so crowded. Daddy had to organise people, but we got our skates in the end, and it was excellent! It was Hannah's first time, and she did really well. I am getting faster and faster.

Only one week until my birthday! Yippee!

Clara: Cold, wet, miserable. Me no like, but I like the fly flaps!

C: Too crowded for me, and I didn't get to go on the ice! Boo!

S: Little Creatures - so near, but yet so far...

2008-06-17 Shells On The Wind!

Aiysha: This weekend was just a little busy! Mummy took me for my swim with the Skarks, and then we went to Innaloo fish shop to get some crab and white bait for Mummy and Daddy - I don't like those things, just fish and chips!

In the afternoon, we invited Jack and Conor to our house to play! It was really funny! The new neighbours had their grandchildren there, and they just happen to be Ellis from my class and his sister Saran. We all played different games on the lawn for ages, and Mummy also brought out some snacks! We all then went down to the park as a gang - some in the car which Mummy drove with Clog, and some of us walked! It was so funny at the park - we did monkey bars, twister, catch, and played on the swings.

By the time we left, big clouds started to come in. We went home, and Mummy and Daddy made up home made pizza's which were lovely! It had 4 different parts with olives, ham, cheese and pineapple. We also had garlic bread, and we all ate so much! We then ran around in the lounge for ages chasing each other, and fighting! It was funny, and Clogger tried to join in, but she just watched, as it was a bit rough.

Sunday was sooooo rainy! I ended up in Mummy and Daddy's bed as I was a bit scared, and Mummy went to my bed - funny! Daddy decided to do some jobs around the house. He put the fire alarm up, and finally hung his guitars on the wall which look very nice now. He also put a picture up in the games room, which is nice, as it is of snow which I can't wait to see! We stayed inside for the morning, but after lunch we all went for a drive - it was so windy and wet, but luckily it stopped raining when we got to Trigg. We went to the park where I did monkey bars, then we went to the cafe where we had some cakes and ice cream (which Clogger loved). Mummy then wanted to walk on the beach - funny Mummy, as it was sooo windy! But the wind blew up all the shells, and we collected them! We also had a competition to find the biggest, most colourful, and smallest shell. I won, as my shell was soooo much bigger than Daddy's! Mummy and I laughed at him.

On Tuesdays, Daddy picks me up and we walk home. We play in the park a little on the way home, and I love going on the flying fox, but I never could reach it! I finally managed to reach it today without having to jump a little, which I was doing at the start! I must be getting big!

Clogger: It was a crazy weekend! I loved it all apart from the windy beach - I tried to climb away, but Daddy picked my up and brought me back - meanie! When I do not like something now, I pout! It is a lot easier than saying no or shaking my head! And it makes everyone laugh too...

C: Brrrrrrr, getting cold now! Huddle round the fire!

S: Our own home made pizza's are amazing! Who needs Pizza Hut?

2008-06-08 My sister was eaten by a pig!

Aiysha: Last weekend we had a long weekend, and it was lovely! We tried to go to the Zoo, but it looked too rainy, so we decided to go to AQWA instead! I've been here before, so I showed Mummy, Daddy and Clogger around! We tried to go to the small aquarium at Hillary's, but it was closed at weekends, but we managed to walk around Hillary's, get an ice cream, and play on the beach when no one was there, as it was really stomy.

This weekend was so funny too! We did so much! On Saturday, I had my second lesson of Sharks, and Daddy said my backstroke was really good. In the afternoon, it was a really nice day so we went to the Cuddly Animal Farm where we could touch all the animals! Daddy climbed in with some baby pigs, and Clogger went in too, but the pigs were so hungry they though Clogger was their food, and one pig started snorting at Clogger and pushed her right over - she was really scared, and cried so much! Naughty Daddy! After that, Cloggy was a little afraid of touching animals. I loved the lambs, and I wanted to feed them with a bottle, but ended up feeding a pig, and so did Mummy. We no like. I met some friends there, and we played in the bouncy castle soooo much, doing summersaults! Funny! Daddy touched a ferret.

On Sunday, we went to Kings Park. Cloggy went on the big swing today, and I did so much monkeying on the hand rails! It was funny!

I wrote all my invitations to my party on Sunday, and I gave them out on Monday at school. I was so proud! I can't wait for my party!

Clogger: I don't like pigs. They're not cuddly at all. I love my vaseline tub though! Love it, love it, love it!

C: I love my new oven! More cakes for us, and perhaps even a timely winter roast!

S: My favourite was the ferret at the farm. The aquarium is the best I've ever seen. When you went on top to look at the seals, the view was out to the ocean, and it was amazing. Perfect setting for an aquarium.

2008-05-13 My First School Certificate and Mother's Day

Aiysha: I got presented my first school certificate for Indonesian on Friday, but it was a bit different. Mummy, Daddy and Clogger came to see me get it from Mr. Pond, the headmaster. There was a performance of "You Think You Can Dance" by year 5, and it was really good. Daddy liked the hip-hop, Mummy liked the ballet, and I thought the boys dressed as ballet dancers were really funny! After that Mr. Pond announced each of the certificates in turn, but my name wasn't called! I could see Mummy and Daddy were very upset, and they both went to speak to Mr. Pond, and at the end of the assembly, I had to collect my certificate in front of the school on my own! It was very special, and a bit scary! Mummy and Daddy were relieved, and at the end I had my photo taken with Mr. Pond.

It was Mothers Day on Sunday, and I made Mummy open all of our presents! She got an oil/vinegar pourer from Clogger and some teaspoons, and I gave her a big ice-cream scooper, and some teaspoons! I also made her lots of artwork from school. I bought her a heart shaped mirror key ring from the school shop, the same one I gave Daddy. Where has that gone?

We went for a ride along Matilda Bay to a coffee shop on the river, but it was closed! So we had to go to the Matilda Bay cafe, and had cakes, ice-cream and coffee. Daddy let Clogger get wet, and he got in trouble from Mummy. It was fun! I also climbed some really tall trees along the river too!

We picked a whole bucket full of lemons from our own tree! Wow! Lucky we got another fridge!

Clara: I loved getting soaked at Matilda Bay, and I loved Daddy's milkshakes! I absolutely love Softy and Lucy! I cannot go anywhere without them! I take such good care if them, and I cry whenever I cannot reach them! They are my little sisters!

C: I had a lovely Mothers Day! The weather was lovely, and we had such a nice time on our bikes.

S: Clara was so nice to me this weekend - she came to me for everything! She's a clever one!

Our oven packed in last week, so we spent Saturday looking for an oven. Claire got an unexpected Mothers Day present! More cakes for us now!

2008-05-05 Beach in May?

Aiysha: We went to the beach, and it is meant to be winter! It was such a lovely weekend, and the sun was shining so much. On Saturday I did my swim, and in the afternoon we went for a bike ride to Neil Hawkins park. The lake seems to be growing a lot of red plants, which looks amazing. On Sunday, it was even hotter, and after my tennis lesson with Daddy, we went in the afternoon to the beach with our wetsuits! The waves were really big - Daddy said it was a 3m swell, whatever that means, but I know the waves were big, and I was a little scared. I did some boarding, then we played catch, then we did some catching with the ball. Clogger did so well walking - the last time we went to the beach she couldn't walk too well, but today she went off on her own, and chased us around! She a funny one!

Daddy took me out on Satuday night to Western Force vs Chiefs, and it was the best game - we won by one point in the last minute! We tried to go for Macdonalds after, as we never ever go, and I chose to go there, but it was closed :-( Daddy found us a Hungry Jacks just before it closed, and we sat in town eating it - it was so funny! We got a chocolate bar after, and we walked to the station. We played hangman on the way home, which was really funny!

Clogger: I can walk on the sand so easily now! It was brilliant! I can go wherever I like, and I can chase Aiya!

C: May is not so bad! Still no fires yet! We have a fireguard though!

S: Huge waves! Quite scary, surprising for Mullaloo!

2008-04-27 Camping on Mummy's Birthday

Aiysha: Camping is so much fun! We drive out past Wannaroo to the Chittering Valley where we stayed on a farm! We put our tent up in the same field as all the sheep, but they went somewhere else during the night. We went to a Vineyard for dinner after Daddy almost drove over the tent, and it was lovely. It got very cold as it got dark. I had fish and chips, Daddy had a steak, and Mummy had calamari. It was far too much for us all so we didn't have pudding.

We got back to the tent in the dark, and we climbed in. Daddy managed to get Clogger to sleep, and we stayed up playing Uno, which was funny! I won most of the games. In the night, I went to the toilet about 4 times, and Daddy came with me - the stars were amazing!

In the morning, we tried to find somewhere to have breakfast in Bindoon, but there was nothing! So in the end, we went to a bakery, and got some cakes! Yummie!

We drove back, and it only took 45 minutes, but it seemed like we were a long way from home.

I liked going to Marcel's house, because I met Jamie and Ben, and we played basketball and on the trampoline - it was funny! We also ate barbecue dinosaur...

Clogger: They took me to a strange place, to a strange house, to sleep in a strange bed. Me no like.

C: Brrrr! Cold camping, but fun in the end!

S: Some great piccies, and some amazing stars! A long time since we'd seen stars like that! We went for a barbie at Marcel's house, and it felt like we ate a dinosaur! The ribs were huge!

2008-04-01 3 Certificates in 3 days!

Aiysha: I am so proud of myself, I received 3 certificates in 3 days! Mummy got a call from Edgewater Primary who told her that I will be presented a certificate in front of the whole school for my Indonesian! Also, I got a swimming certificate from my school swimming, AND I got another one from State Swim - one of two certificates as part of the Dolphin group! Mummy, Daddy, and Cloggy were so proud of me, and we did a toast! They are all going to come to my school assembly in May too! I am so excited!

I also went lawn bowling with Daddy's work, and it was really fun! We had lots of sausages, and I even won a game!

Clogger: I understand what people say now. I tell them I understand by nodding my head, and I do it all the time! It makes everyone laugh that I nod my head at most things, but I am now communicating with everyone, and it makes me so happy! They don't have to guess what I want now, I am so happy!

C: Clara is so clever now - she nods every time we ask her a question, and is so happy that we understand her! A lot less tanty's!

S: When I asked Clara whether she knew Pythagoras' Theorem, she nodded! Amazingly clever girl!

2008-03-28 The Lyons Visit

Aiysha: I love it when everyone comes to visit me! Grandma Sue and Grey Furby came for 6 weeks, which was amazing! We did so many things!

We spent so much time in the pool, it was lovely!

I had my last 3 lessons of cricket, and Grandma and Grandpa came to watch me - I tried my best, and I really enjoyed it! I'm still not sure if I really like it, but I will decide next year.

Grandma and Grandpa taught me how to skip - they held each end, and I was in the middle, and they counted for me. They also taught me "England Ireland Scotland Wales" with 2 chairs. Since then, I can now do fast skipping, and I will be doing it with Daddy soon! I can't wait!

We had an Australian breakfast near Hillary's when Lizzie was here, and it was fun! We packed up all our stuff, and we went as soon as we got up!

Grandma and Grandpa took me out to dinner too, which was so much fun! We went to Hillary's Marina, and I chose to have fish and chips! It was fantastic. It was such a special time for me, as I hardly get to go out without Mummy and Daddy. We got home quite late, but Mummy and Daddy didn't mind.

All the Lyonses went to Penguin Island! Clogger didn't come with us - she had to stay with Daddy. We saw seals, and also a man rescuing a pelican which had a broken wing. Poor birdie!

Clara: I learned to walk while Grandma and Grandpa stayed with us! They were so helpful, and supported me so much!

I had a lovely birthday party - everyone got presents that day, and I had a lovely cake which Mummy made for me. Aiya got a surprise present, but we still do not know who it is from! It was a carrier for her iPod, and it had hearts on it!

C: We became Australian Citizens at a ceremony in Joondalup! We met the Mayor, and we all got gifts. Clara was not too happy, but we all managed to get in the photo!

2008-01-30 Grandma Sik and Grandpa Brian

Aiysha: I was so looking forward to seeing Grandma and Grandpa! They bought so many books and toys for me and Clogger, it was great! We did lots of walking around the lake, and we went to the beach too! We did lots of swimming in the pool, and I finally managed to get Grandad in the pool pretty soon after they arrived! We played piggy in the middle, had mango milkshakes, and we found a huge bees nest when we walked round the lake.

I loved Grandma's cooking, and they both did lots to our garden - they cut all the roses, trimmed all the trees, and Grandad made a pyramid for our boganvilias! Very clever man. He also tried to teach me Sudoku, but it was a sneaky trick to have a laugh with him.

Grandad liked watching the cricket, and the tennis! We watched some wonderful games, especially the final between Tsonga and Dokovic - that was amazing, and I stayed up to watch the whole match. Dokovic won in the end, as I said he would. Everyone else wanted Tsonga, and Daddy kept on making silly jokes with his name. Not funny Daddy!

Clara: Grandma makes me laugh so much, especially when she tickles me with her nose! She is a funny one!

2008-01-11 Our Christmas Holiday!

Aiysha: Wow! We had such a funny time over our Christmas holiday! Daddy took some days off, and we had six days together!

We seemed to decide where to go by looking at the weather on seabreeze.com, and as the wind was quite strong in the afternoon, we decided to go to the beach in the morning after Cloggy's sleep, and to have fun in the pool in the afternoon! It was great fun, and we played so many games both at the beach and by the pool! We played games like poison wave, seeing who surfed the furthest up the beach (I always won that!), catch in the pool, bombs, diving under to collect leaves and doing lengths.

Daddy also gave me some snorkelling lessons in the pool! We tried to do some snorkelling at Hillary's Marina, but the water was too cloudy to see anything. Mummy said we could go to Trigg one day and that it would be amazing! I can't wait!

I managed to use all my presents, from my artwork, to my books, to my music player, to my jewellery, it was great - I am so grateful for all the presents I got at Christmas. Mummy and Daddy also found my All About Me book which I have not seen for a long time, and I had forgotten I had. Since we found it, I have read it almost every night. It makes me laugh a lot, as there is a picture in there of Uncle Dave, and I keep calling him Doufus!

Cloggy has been really good, and I have had lots of fun with her! Mummy lets me carry her around the pool, which is so nice. She loves the pool, and we play lots of games, and I sing her lots of songs!

On Sunday, Mummy and Daddy said I had been soooo good that I could choose what we did today - I was so proud! I chose to go to Hillary's Marina, and to go on the big water slides at The Great Escape! It was amazing, and I loved every minute of it, even though it was a bit cold! I can't wait to go again, and I gave Mummy and Daddy a big thank you for letting me choose what to do!

Alana, Matthew, Eve, Dan and Inga came to our house on Thursday, and it was brilliant! We spent the day on the waterslide and in the pool! I had so much fun! I also went to watch Daddy play touch rugby, which was really nice! It was a beautiful evening.

Clara: I absolutely love the pool! Mummy, Daddy and Aiysha play so many games, and they always take turns holding me and pulling me around the pool!

I managed to say "Aiysha" to Daddy, Mummy and Aiysha too, which is my first real word! I was so proud, and now I can call her whenever I want!

Mummy is stopping my morning sleep now - boo! And I am also now brushing my teeth! Double boo!

When we were playing Piggy in the Middle in the pool with the huge ball, Mummy accidentally threw the ball in my face, and I fell back and hit my head. I did not enjoy it, but Mummy was very sorry. I still love playing games through.

Aiysha has started brushing my teeth now! I like chewing my new toothbrush!

C: We accidentally put the diving toy down one of the pool holes, and I spent ages getting it out because I float too much! Aiysha and Daddy were laughing at me so much! We've had some really hot days, and our solar pump is working great! Top temp in the pool has been 36 degrees! Amazing!

S: Touch Rugby was hard, and we could have done with Dave being there! We struggled to win, but it was a great game. Luckily, we scored a lot of tries before we ran out of steam. Two of their players got sent off, one for almost rugby tackling me twice! Plonker.

Treat: Homemade Mango Milkshakes!