2009-04-28 Lauren, Hanna and Mummy!

Aiysha: What a funny month we have had! Firstly, Lauren came over for a play, and we all went down to Matilda Bay to hunt for jellies! It was so funny, and Lauren had never been down to Matilda Bay. We went on the jetties, and at one point Lauren lost a net. Some of the jellies were huge, and Clara loved looking after them! We all had an ice cream and cake too!

This weekend we invited Hanna over, and I was so excited that I could not wait! When she finally arrived, we were playing football with Luke on our lawn. It was so great to see her! It was like we never spent any time apart! We decided to Hillary's to do trampolining, and wherever we went, we did cart wheels! Hanna was very good at them, and did them very quick! We had so much fun doing them all over the place, and it didn't matter where! On Sunday, we went to Whiteman Park / Caversham Wildlife Park which Daddy organised through work. We had vouchers for refreshments, and we didn't have to pay anything to get in! It was so much fun seeing all the animals, doing cart wheels (again), and eating chips at the end of the day!

I also went to Olivia's birthday party at Neil Hawkins Park which was nice. No boys were there!

At Day Care we had so much fun. We went to loads of places including Wild Kids, Skate International, Perth Zoo and Joondalup Arena! They do take care of us! I love it there!

Mummy's birthday was on Monday, and it was a holiday! Daddy was very sneaky, and we planned to take Mummy out for breakfast to Sugar and Spice, and we were going to choose a birthday cake there, but it was closed! Oh no! We then went to Hillary's, and had breakfast there which Mummy loved, as she was starving. We then went for a play on the beach where I looked after some real toddlers, and then we went home. We managed a swim after Cloggers sleep, which was fun, and then we took Mummy to Ella Bache to relax while me, Daddy and Clogger hunted round for some trays for Mummy's present! We finally found some in Big W, and we were all so happy happy happy!

Mummy got two High Distinctions for her first two assignments for Uni. We are all soooo proud of her!

Clogger: I have my story now in Aiysha's room, drinking milk, patting Daddy on the head while Mummy reads us a story. I love it!

C: I loved my birthday! It was very funny from the moment we left the house for breakfast to the evening when I had all my lovely birthday wishes from everyone! Thank you!

S: Story time is my favourite part of the day - I can really relax...

2009-04-18 Cars, Roads & Rain

Aiysha: We had such a funny Easter! First of all, we had 4 days holiday, which was sooo cool! On Friday we went to Kings Park with Daddy, and Clogger sneaked across the road without us knowing! Daddy was very upset by this, and said that we must must must teach Rocker about roads and cars, and that should be our mission for the weekend! We had a funny time at the Synergy Park, and we also got an ice cream too!

On Saturday, Daddy took us to Scenic Park, but we stopped outside Luke's house to see if he could come, and he did! We played catch, had monkey bar competitions (which I managed to win), and played a shooting hoops game with Daddy.

On Sunday we went to the West Australian Reptile Center. It was amazing, and we were allowed to hold bobtail lizards, blue tongued lizards, pythons, and even pat some Dingos! It was brilliant, and we managed to get an ince cream too!

On Monday it rained for the first time in months! I loved it, and Daddy took us out for a walk. During our walk, I tried my hardest to teach Clog about roads and cars, and by the end of the walk, she was telling me about cars, and would not even walk if there was a car coming! Funny girl!

Joondalup Festival was excellent this year, and I went on almost all the rides with Rocker. There was a cool drum show on the main stage which we watched, and we met Martina at the end of it just before the floats went by. Daddy laughed at the floats so much, and was a bit cheeky.

At the second last assembly before the end of term, I got a certificate for my good work and spelling. Daddy surprised me, as I thought he had gone to work. Mummy also took us to the disco at the end of term, and Rocker loved it!

I had a sleep over at Martina's place for her birthday, and it was funny. That is the second sleepover I have had, as Hannah had one just a few weeks ago at her place. Daddy and Rocker kept on peeking over, and I fell asleep when I got home because I didn't get any sleep!

We went shopping today, and Clogger and I were pushing the trolley around and having a funny time. An old man kept on looking at us and laughing at us so much. Later on, the old man went up to Daddy, and said "You can't talk to children these days, it's such a shame", and he gave Rocker and I a chocolate and Daddy $3 to pay for it. He was such a sweet man, and we were all very surprised at his kindness.

After I got my report, I got to choose what we did for a day again! I love those days! I chose to go to mini golf at Leapfrog, and we stayed for pizzas too! That was soooo cool, and I spent the evening running around with other kids and Clogger aswell! She is starting to run loads now, which is sooo cool! I'm going to teach her to be as fast as me!

Clogger: I miss Pieshee when she goes for sleepovers. Luke is a funny boy though, and I like him.

C: Amazing how Aiysha's wetsuit fits Clogger now! We bought it for Aiysha when we moved to Australia. Clara is going to be a big girl.

S: The floats at Joondalup Festival were hilarious. Some had loads of people, some had one. Some were joyous, and some were not. Guess which ones I cheered on?

2009-03-14 Marie and Grey Furb

Aiysha: Grandma and Grandpa took me out to the outdoor cinema at Hillarys to see Kiki The Nice Witch, but unfortunately I got scared and I didn't stay for that long. I loved looking around the shops though, and I spent my money on June Pearl and Soap! That was so much fun, and I got back really late.

Mummy also took me to Hanna Bananas birthday party at Challenge Stadium. It was a swimming party, so we didn't get to go to the gym. It was so nice to see Hanna again.

I went with everyone to the train museum. Grandpa Furby was really excited about all of the trains, and I was interested in them aswell when I started to look at all the trains.

Joy came to my school to be teacher helper, and I was so proud.

Daddy has his Touch Rugby State Finals at the end of February, and he won it! I watched him play 2 matches on the last day, and I saw him score a few tries. It was funny to see him play, and it was so hot!

Clogger: Grandpa Arthur makes me laugh so much, and Grandma Sue takes such good care of me. They are so funny in the pool, and they love playing with my babies. I can't wait to see them soon!

C: We had such a nice time with everyone being here! It was so relaxed, and it was great company!

S: Arthur and I never want to hear the words "Pool Solar Heating" for a long long time. Arthur was also employed at 17 Ridge Close as: Locksmith, gardener, driver, popper, entertainer, advisor, Bunnings representative

2009-02-14 Auntie Lizzie & My Birthday!

Aiysha: Auntie Lizzie came to see us, and it was fantastic! She came for 2 weeks, and it was sooo noisy! She makes more noise than Clara, it was really funny!

We had sooo much fun in the pool, and we played so many games. Skipping, Ludo, Snakes & Ladders

When Grandma and Grandpa arrived, it was even more noisy! We all decided to go to Kings Park one day, and I went on the train with Auntie Lizzie all on my own! It was very exciting, and we had to meet everyone else when we got off the train to go to Kings Park. we had sucha nice time, and it was really hot!

One evening, Auntie Lizzie, Grandma and Grandpa took me out to Hillarys for fish and chips. I loved it, and I loved being out so late. While we were there there just happen to be an Abba concert, and I loved it! I love Abba, and I know all their songs so well.

Some nights, Auntie Lizzie slept in my room. We even got up for a midnight feast once! I loved it when Lizzie slept in my room! I also joined her sometimes in her bed in the lounge, and we would snuggle up together. That was so nice!

We did lots of trips to the beach, especialy Iluka, which was sooo nice.

Our dinner times were the funniest! Clara and I would pat everyone on the back, and we use to be so cheeky taking off the backs off the chairs. Our dinners took so long to eat as we all talked so much.

Auntie Lizzie cycled up to school with me a few times, which was funny! I was so proud when she came into school with me.

Clogger: It was so funny having Auntie Lizzie here for my birthday! We had a party on the day before my birthday, as she was not going to be here, It was so special, and it meant I could have 2 parties!

C: It was so nice when Lizzie came. We went to the Swan Valley one day, and also went to the Burswood Cinema to see Slumdog Millionaire, which was very funny.

S: So you like the sweet sauce chicken, eh?

2009-01-19 Hannah Banana, and Our Midnight Feast!

Aiysha: I was so looking forward to Hannah coming over this weekend, and it was brilliant! She arrived on Saturday at about 2 O'clock. Daddy picked my up from gymnastics with Nick because they were looking at computers, and we went home, and had sausage sizzle before Hannah got here. It was a bit cloudy, but it did not stop us from going into the pool! We had such a funny time diving in and playing water fights, and doing hand stands at the bottom of the pool. We all then went to Hillary's for fish and chips - second week in a row! It was really funny. We looked at all the boats, and played I Spy while we were eating. We then went on the beach and played catch before we went home. Hannah and I stayed up a little to watch Bratz cartoons, and then we slept in the same room and had our lights on till late.

We had it all planned! We got all the food ready, and we were going to get up at midnight for our midnight feast! I fell asleep before Hannah, as she was awake when Daddy spied on us and caught Hannah awake. But she fell asleep too, so we didn't wake up! Boo! However, we did have some chocolate Kinder Surprise when we woke up in the morning, and we both got cars in the eggs.

We played Singstar on Saturday and Sunday, and it was so funny! I beat Hannah on Material Girl, but she's a good singer, and beat me at all the other songs.

We went in the pool again after, where Clara fell in while she was holding the hose. I rescued her by pulling her up from the bottom - Mummy was a bit scared, but Clogger was brave.

I was sad when Hannah had to go. I can't wait to see her again!

Last week at day care I went to the West Australian Reptile Park in the Swan Valley, and I held snakes, lizards and loads of other things! I love the Wombat!

At gym I was the only one to show Katie my strength practice sheet - even though I only have done 3 sessions with Daddy, at least I've done them.

Clara: Hannah gave me soooo many hugs, and said I was "so cute!". I really like her, and I gave her loads of hugs. She makes me laugh. I accidentally fell in the pool with no armbands because I wanted to spray the girls with the hose - it was a bit scary, but my Big Sister rescued me! She looks after me so well!

C: So nice to see Hannah again - they play so well together, and they really listen to each other. They are growing up really fast!

S: It almost rained for the first time in 6 weeks on Saturday and Sunday, but it didn't. On Sunday night there were loud thunderstorms, and a bit of rain. Oh well. The lake will suffer.

2009-01-11 So Hot!

Aiysha: It is so hot now! We love going in the pool just to cool off! When I go to gymnastics, it is soooo hot!

Mummy got me a PS2 game called SingStar where we get to sing and read the words, and we get points depending on how well we sing. I'm getting good at Material Girl, and Daddy is not good at that song at all!

Beau and Ben came over to visit us with Jill, and we had a great time in and out of the pool. I really like it when they come over, as we play so nicely together - we're growing up together so fast! Luke has also come over to play with us in the pool - he is quite funny.

Yesterday, Cloggy was not too well, and she had such a long sleep that we had to go to Hillary's for fish and chips - we waited so long for them, but when they arrived, they were lovely! Clogger and I ran along the pier, and then onto the beach - she is soooo cute, I cannot believe it! We got home pretty late, but it was cool being out so late.

I also had a lovely talk with Grandma Sik, Granddad Brian and Uncle Dave on the computer - I could see them, and they could see me too! It was fun!

Clara: I got some lovely shoes this weekend - I've jumped from size 5 to size 7! Wow! I am now talking in sentences, and I am asserting my authority on this family!

C: What a lovely evening down at Hillary's - thank goodness for daylight saving!

S: Still cannot run on my ankle after 4 weeks, so doing a lot of running in the pool. We are so lucky to have this pool! The herb garden isn't doing too bad either - Coriander on tap! Lovely!

2009-01-03 It's 2009!

Aiysha: Thank you everyone for your presents! I had soooo many, and I loved every one of them! We spent the morning opening them, and then tried to go to the beach, but it was so windy that we just stayed for a few seconds, and then went down to Hillary's to play there. In the afternoon, we went in our pool, which was lovely.

We thought there would be no swimming between Christmas and New Year, but I am so lucky we checked, as Kat came over and asked me to do my test for Bronze! It was really difficult, as I had to swim 100m freestyle in lane 6 - Mummy was soooo nervous, but I did it, and all the other skills, and I am now in Silver! It is brilliant, as Lauren and Joseph are both Silvers too! I was so proud of myself, and so excited! I had my first lesson as a Silver this week in 2009, and it was very hard. Daddy said it was the hardest lesson I had ever done, and I looked exhausted, but I kept going, and did my backstroke really well even though I was tired!

I love Cluedo, and I love playing it with Mummy and Daddy every night! I love working things out, and I love being Miss Scarlett! Daddy is Professor Plum, and Mummy is Mrs Peacock.

Just after Christmas, Uncle Dave's friend Johnny P came to visit with his baby Christopher and Layla, and we had a lovely day at home in the pool. Christopher was sooo cute, and we had loads of fun in the pool. Daddy made chicken wings, fried rice, and Mummy made a salad. It was a lovely afternoon, and they are a very nice family! Christopher, Rocker, and I even ended up dancing together at the end of the day!

I had a funny, but tiring sleepover at Tiana's. We didn't go to be until after 10, and we got up around 5. I was asleep on the couch in the afternoon when I got home for ages! Joseph and his Dad Nick came round to have a chat and to pick up Daddy's windsurfing gear. We had loads of fun in the pool, shooting Daddy and being thrown by him.

On New Years Day, we went to Mullaloo, and it was amazing! We did some surfing, and built sandcastles. I love coming to the beach when it is sooo sunny and not so windy. Even though we don't have snow, we have the beach, which is great!

I made a list with Mummy and Daddy about all the things I can get on with in the holidays. I have saved up over 50 smiley faces so far, and they say I can swap that for some money to spend! Wow, I'm going to see if I can get to 100!

Clara: It was so much fun ripping up all that paper, and playing with all the toys. I love everyone being at home...why do I have to go to day care when we have so much fun here! I don't understand?

C: Aiysha is a pleasure to have around during the holidays. She is so helpful, keeps Rocker occupied, hardly complains about stuff we do, and is so happy. Rocker and Aiysha get on so well at the moment, and Rocker understands so much that is going on it is quite frightening. She is a clever, cheeky baby!

S: Met up with an old friend Chris Bruce, who was one of my best friends in school - went to Subiaco, and had a funny time talking about school, people, and what we're doing now. A few drinks, and a Mexican. Lovely.

Tried to go windsurfing with Nick after work, but no wind, so we went on Friday, and I spent the afternoon trying to get on Nick's board that he gave me. Sooo hard, and my hands were cut up, but I managed it, even though the wind was not strong enough to take me anywhere.

I love the Ant Farm I got Aiysha and Rocker! Unfortunately, I mixed ants, so have to start again. Can't wait to get the Worm Farm running!