2011-09-08 Last Netball Game

Aiysha: We had our last netball game against St. Marks A team - they had not lost all season, and we beat them! We actually didn't have any substitutes either, so we had to all play the whole game! It was such a great feeling! We came 4th overall in the season, which is amazing!

We all met for our Netball BBQ at Neil Hawkins Park, which was really good fun. Everyone was there, Daddy and John were in charge of the BBQ, and it was really nice to have everyone there.

We went on a picnic in a lovely national park on Sunday, walked along river, saw canoeists, and picked up strawberries on way back - we even saw a giant metal strawberry.

Daddy took Joseph and I running, long jump, ball throwing ready for the school carnival. It was really nice Joseph came along, and he really enjoyed it. We goes a bit hyper when he gets excited! It's funny.

Clara: Both Mummy and Daddy picked up from kindy! It was so exciting! Georgia H came round for play straight after, we had so much fun, but when we played a bit of swing ball I hit the racket in her face. I was a bit sad. Harry also came round for play. I love my friends.

Daddy came to our Fathers Day presentation in the evening - we did loads of experiments, and he spilt tea over himself! It was a funny evening, and I was so glad he could come and see my work and my teachers!

C: Lovely sunny days now!

S: So excited about rugby world cup! Got 10KW on solar! Fwarr!

2011-08-29 Judges Invitational, Kalamunda

Aiysha: I had my first inter school cross country race, and I came 8th overall, 3rd between the Edgewater girls Martina and Yasmin, so I was pretty pleased. I don't particularly like cross country, but I try my best. I'm glad I made the team.

I played GD and GK this weekend, and it was such a tough game! The other team were very good, and I had so much work to do intercepting passes they made and making sure they didn't get near the goal. I got Man of the Match this week, and Mummy and Daddy thought I played really well again. I realy enjoyed it, even though we lost 6-3.

The same day, I had my Judges Invitational gym comp, and I was pretty nervous, but I thought I did pretty well. I ended up getting 2nd overall - 1st on Bars, 1st on Vault, 2nd on Floor where I almost did my soderroll, and 3rd on Beam where I didn't think I did that well. It was fun, and I think I got the best in my group, but I don't think we're going to get the scores, which is a shame. Our session was with a lot of older girls, so I got to see some fantastic performances! I can't wait to do what they do!

On Sunday we went to Kalamunda for the day. Daddy had a meeting with some of his clients until lunch, then we met him after and went to the Packing Shed, where we had some lovely food and played around in their garden for about 3 hours - it was a lovely day, and it was great fun. I got to listen to Harry Potter (an d the GOF) there and back, and when I got home I started reading the first book - I love it!

Clara: I got to bring home Bobby the Bear this weekend, and we did loads of stuff with him, like bringing him to gym, having dinner with us, and bringing him to Kalamunda! I loved going to Kalamunda, and we had lots of fun in the garden - I liked stroking the dogs there!

Mummy got us a new swingball too - I got a bit upset that I couldn't hit the ball, but when Daddy changed rackets to a bigger racket, I was fine, and it wa funny!

C: It is finally warming up! Aiysha played so well, and she stopped them scoring so many. If only we got more goals. There were no scores in the 2nd and 3rd quarter, so it was that close!

S: Kalamunda is a nice place. I like it. Australia beat NZ to win tri nations - can't wait for RWC!

2011-08-22 Cross Country Team!

Aiysha: Another fun netball game - we won quite easily this time, and we all played really well. I played C, WA, WD.

I had such an exhausting day on Thursday - I had cross country in the morning, I was the top runner in our school Lapathon with 20 laps, so I was really pleased! I then had netball practice, and finally had gymnastics! I was puffed out!

Mummy's friend Jenny and her boyfriend Art visited us, and it was fun. He was a funny man - we chatted loads, we went for walk from Iluka to Burns beach where he hurt his leg at Burns Beach, and we all played Connect 4. It was fun.

I was selected for our school cross-country team! I'm pretty happy about that, even though I'm not the best at it - only 4 of us got selected.

Clara: I beat Daddy and Art at Connect 4 - I was so happy!

C: Great to see Jenny again! She hadn't changed a bit!

S: I got told off for filming the netball. Naughty me!

2011-08-17 I Can Ride My Bike! Gym Comp! Netballious!

Aiysha: Netball was brilliant this weekend! We played a really good school, and after the first quarter it was 3-3. After the second quarter it was 5-3. After the third quarter it was 8-5, and after the final whistle we won 12-7. It was such an exciting game! I did loads of running from GA, and put some great shots in. Daddy videod it, and we watched it after - it was really funny listening to Mummy and Daddy shouting, but so exciting watching myself play and seeing how I can improve. Best game of the season so far, and only a couple of games to go! I love netball!
We took out scooters along Mullaloo coastal path, and sat on the beach - it was lovely. We even got an ice-cream! I was pretty tired though, and got a bit grumpy on the way home.

We finally finished finished Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and I actually wanted to watch the film, which was a little scary but I really enjoyed it!

We had our team penance last Sunday, and I really enjoyed it! I thought my floor was the worst, but when I watched the video, it looked good! Our team came third overall, but I actually came 2nd out of everyone on bars, and 5th overall out of 32 gymnasts! I was so proud, and so were Mummy and Daddy!

We popped over to the Harveys in the afternoon, and while Daddy was talking to Nick, we got our foam guns and kept on having battles with them - it was really funny! Roxy even shot a real basket in the big hoop!

I was the only Year 4 girl to turn up to Cross Country again! The weather was not great, but I wanted to go.

Clara: I can ride my bike, and stop on my own! I love it, and I can go up kerbs, and everything! I am so proud of myself.

I love monopoly!

On Sunday, we went to the gallery, and I loved seeing all the animals and insects there!

I got the basketball in the big basket! Wahoo!

C: Brrrr, still chilly! Enjoying my new job though! Second week this week! Scary stuff!

S: Can't wait for the Rugby World Cup!

2011-07-23 School Holidays and Bike Rider!

Aiysha: I love school holidays! I get to watch TV in the mornings, get to do lots of fun things like play Monopoly and games with my sister, and Mummy takes us on trips everywhere!

The holidays started cold, so we went to a reptile park where Roxy held a snake - she was so brave. I didn't want to at all, which is strange because I use to love it. A bit scared now.

On Tuesday we decided to spoil ourselves and go to Hillaries for ice cream and trampolining! We sent Daddy some pictures, and he was ver jealous!

On Wednesday we went to see Clara's friend Matilda, and in the afternoon a game on Monopoly which Mummy was winning, but she had street repairs on all her hotels, so she was broke! funny!

We went to Grill'd burgers when we met Daddy for lunch near his work - they were lovely, and it a funny lunch! Mummy also got us a game called Jenga, where we build up a tower of bricks and if we pull out a brick and the tower falls down, that person loses! It is 1-1 between me and Daddy!

We had a very exciting netball game today - we lost, but I loved it because I played in my favourite position at Centre, and in the last quarter completely marked out their best player! It was so fun, even though we lost.

Joseph came round and we dressed up like crazy! I also went ice skating with Lauren, which was so much fun!

We also went to Penny's 40th Party with the grown-ups, and we stayed up until 1am! Wow! We were very tired the next day, but we had a great time with Will, Charlie and Flourie!

Clara: I love scary stuff! I loved holding the snake - just like my snakey at home, but just a little smaller.

This holiday I learned how to bike ride! Mummy got me started on the grass, and when I could do that, Daddy helped me on the concrete, and today I managed to do it all on my own AND turn right around! I was so proud!

Daddy started telling me Charlie Chicken stories - they are funny!

We went roller skating with Lauren - it was so much fun!

C: Brrrrr! Cold!

S: Monopoly is a great game, especially when I win. Don't like losing at Jenga.

2011-07-11 12th Anniversary! Scooters!

Aiysha: Mummy and Daddy have been married 12 years! That's ages before I was born! We had sucha funny day. It was cold and wet outside, so we decided to finish our game of Monopoly - it took all morning! Daddy won eventually, and Roxy did really well, but I just kept on getting myself into trouble. Daddy was pretty nice to us both though by giving us free stuff and money. In the afternoon, we had a movie afternoon, and then we went out to Hippo Creek African Grill restaurant, and it was lovely! Mummy and Daddy both had a steak. It was still very windy and cold though.

Netball was cancelled as the other team pulled out - I was very disappointed. Me and roxy played while Mummy and Daddy did eBay stuff, and then in the afternoon I had gym - the last one for two weeks.

We got my report, which was really good. Mummy and Daddy sat with me to go through it, and my test book, and they were very proud. I really enjoyed this term, but really need a nice break.

Mummy bought Roxy and I 2 new scooters! They are brilliant!

Roxy: Monopoly is my favourite game at the moment - I love the pink notes!

I love my new scooter! Daddy took me and Aishie down to Emerald Park with our scooters, and we also did some netball and running races! It was great fun!

Claire Bossett came round to play too, which I love - she is funny!

C: Happy anniversary!

S: Happy anniversary!

2011-07-06 Bells Rapids

Aiysha: I love playing netball! Last weekend I was rotated to GS and GA, and teamed up with Josie. We played a Division 1 team, and we beat them 14-8. They had some really tall girls playing, and they scored quite a few, but our passing was excellent, and we managed to get into some great positions in their half. I shot some great shots from quite far away, and I got a new trick - I aim for the rim, hit it, and take a step close so I get a better shot! Daddy thought that was very clever! I prefered GA so I could move around the court a lot more. Next week I am playing C, so that should be great fun! It really rained the night before, but luckily it was clear for our game.

I was the only girl to turn up to cross country this week. Mummy and Daddy were proud, and I was also chosen to be in the team!

Clara: I love climbing on all the rocks at Bells Rapids! We watched all the boats go down the river, and spent ages on the swing! We even did a walk up the hill, and waited for a train to come by, but no luck. We had a lovely picnic and stayed for ages. When we got home, Aiysha and Mummy taught me how to play Monopoly, which was so much fun! I can't wait to play it for real.

C: It's getting really cold! Down to 4 degrees! Lucky we have our fire, our gas fire and our electric blanket!

S: Aiysha was so clever in netball with the rim shot - very impressed! Well done Aiyshie!

2011-06-26 My Party!

Aiysha: I loved my birthday party! Grace, Hannah, Lucy, Kiera, Charlie, and Lauren came for my sleep over, and they all got on great, even though they didn't know each other at the start.

We started off with snacks, crackers. We then played some 'get to know each other' games that mummy thought of, and then we started the balloonio tournament - basically indoor balloon volleyball. We then went bowling at night time, which was awesome fun! Clara won out of everyone after Stone Paper Scissors, which she was so happy about, and then Kiera came second because she won from the other lane - she even beat Daddy, which he was not happy about. We spent some time in Timezone, and got loads of prizes which was funny. We got some sticky mice which stuck anywhere you put them. When we got home we ordered pizza, played more balloonio, played our DS, and then settled down for Tangled which was really funny.

It was just the best party! Everyone got me Smiggle stuff, which was fantastic. I shared all of it with Roxy, and she was really sweet about it all.

When we woke up, Daddy made everyone pancakes, and Mummy made croissants, and they began to leave. Hannah was the last to leave, as always, and we played netball outside.

It was so great bringing everyone together, and I am so glad they all got on!

Clara: I won the bowling! Yippee! I loved being able to sleep with all the big kids too!

C: Such a great party! That's two great parties this year!

S: The best party ever! Well done Aiysha!

2011-06-24 Badge Test and Prison

Aiysha: I had my badge test, and got 29 out of 30 - all I did was touch my toes on the floor routine when I should not have. I really enjoyed it, and I was one of the few people who did not fall off the beam!

I played centre for the first time at netball, and Mummy and Daddy could not believe it! They say I played really well, and glued the whole team together. They said when I came off for one quarter, the team didn't do well at all. I was really proud of myself.

We started watching Fawlty Towers - it is really funny! I love the waiter.

We had our swimming lessons in school for 2 weeks, and I did not enjoy it because it was so cold. I moved up to level 9, and sometimes only me and Charlie were in a lane all by ourselves, and we just swam. It would be much nicer if it was warm :-(

I started cross-country training too - I actually really enjoy it, and I hope to get into the team. It is also getting me running again, which Daddy is happy about.

Fremantle Prison scared me - especially when they took us into where they hung people. It was really interesting though, and we met Ch-I-Am when we had our ice creams after! A really nice day out in Fremantle.

I am starting to plan my party - I am so excited!

Clara: Lake Gwelup allowed Mummy to bring me into her classes while she is teaching! It was so exciting, and Mummy is such a good teacher! She buddied me up, and I had such a lovely time!

Daddy AND Mummy came and did Parent helper at my kindy, which was really fun! Daddy had such a laugh with everyone in the class, and played lava with them on the obstacle course. Harry was a little cheeky to him though. Mummy came in and was soooo nice! I am so glad they came in.

I loved Fremantle Prison, apart from when Daddy tried to push me down the hill to Aiysha, and I went off course into the bushes - not funny Daddy.

I went off to a party and dressed up an everything!

C: I cannot believe Aiysha will be 9 next week! Wow!

S: The guys serving ice creams could not have got more things wrong, and he even forgot to give my change back! The kids in our tour group in the prison started tearing at the walls! The parents didn't even do anything! Unbelievable parenting...