2006-04-18 Happy Easter Everyone!

A: The Easter Bunny was really nice to me this weekend! He came to hide my Easter eggs around Thrall Street House, and I found all of them even before Grandad and Grandma got up! I’m really good at finding eggs!

On Friday, we all went to Yanchep, and it was lovely. We went to a lagoon, and we all went for a swim – it was a bit chilly, so Grandad ran into the water – it was really funny. The current was so strong that Mummy was going nowhere when she swam against it. We went to the national park after, and I saw the Koalas first! We also went on a spooky spider walk, and saw the biggest webs I have ever seen! I was a bit scared at night because of it though.

On Saturday we went to Bold Park for Mummy’s swim, and then City Beach – it was lovely, and I played in the park while Daddy went for a run. Grandma and Grandad went to Scarborough Beach for a walk.

On Sunday Grandma and Grandad and Daddy took me to see our new house, and we fed the ducks! It was really beautiful. We then went out to City Beach and did the boardwalk. We stopped for ice cream at Floreat, and I played in the park while Grandma and Grandad sheltered from the wind!

On Monday we decided to go to Caversham Farm Park – it was so funny! While we had lunch, we went to look at a wombat sleeping in an enclosure next to us, and it was really big! However, when we decided to go to the Wombat holding area, we had no idea a wombat was that big! It was actually bigger than me, and weighed 26kg! It was huge, and it just sat there. Daddy looked so funny holding it! I was also very brave on my second camel ride with Daddy – the camels kneeled down, we climbed on, and it stood up. It was pretty bumpy, but funny. At the start I told Daddy I was “little scared”, but in the end I loved it! We also felt a snake, and an owl, and saw a Tasmanian Devil, who was doing laps of his enclosure! I spent ages feeding one Joey – he loved me, and I loved him!

After Caversham, we went to the Bennion for cakes, coffee and ice cream - it was lovely, and walked along the coves after. What a lovely day we've had!

C: I am slowly gathering all the things to decorate Aiysha’s room in the house! It is going to be wonderful! I already have lots of fairy pictures and flowers for her! We also bought some new furniture – a dining table, a coffee table and a TV stand for the new house, which look very nice.

S: Man, that wombat was absolutely enormous! I have never held anything like that in my life, and it was rather humbling…

Favourite Baby: Joey at Caversham Park

Meals: Lasagne, Steamed Skate, Chop-Chop, Moon Noodles

2006-04-13 Gandma Brian and Grandpa Sik!

A: I went with Daddy to pick up Grandma and Grandpa from the airport! Daddy forgot my banana, but I was very understanding, as I knew I would ask him to play 'Chase Me' for about 45 minutes in the airport while we waited! It was funny! Daddy got lost driving home too, which was not funny...It is so nice to see Grandma and Grandpa, and they make me laugh!

Hanna came over yesterday, and we had a half sleep-over. Mummy was so good today, running around after us! Hanna had dinner, had a bath with me, and then we tried to sleep, but did not do too well. In the end, Mummy had to pat us to sleep. Daddy dressed up as a ghost, and Grandpa blew bubbles for us! We had such a funny time.

Mummy and Daddy told me that we will be living in the Winnie The Pooh house. I call it that because when we viewed it, I spent all my time lying in it, and jumping off it in the games room!

C: We finally have our dream home! We thought we lost it, but the other offer fell through, and now we have secured it! We are so happy, and we still can't believe it! We hope to view it with Sik and Brian, and will take some piccies when we do!

S: Thank goodness the house hunting is over! How stressful was that!? Abinger is practically exchanged now, too, so things are looking up! Mum and Dad are relaxing on the beaches, and hope to do even more relaxing on City Beach, and then at Yanchep! The weather has been nice - not too hot or cold. I broke their bed on Sunday night setting it up, which was very silly, so we have to get that sorted. Mum has done some amazing meals! They both seem very well and happy for us with the house. They can't wait to see it!

Favourite Baby: Hanna

Meals: Steamed Chicken, Steamed Skate, Chinese Bolognaise, Steamed Bream.

2006-04-07 Parent Helper!

A: Daddy came to my school Newborough Primary, and volunteered to help for a couple of hours in the morning! It was really funny seeing him cut fruit for all of us, and making jokes with the other children! Hannah didn't want to play with me for a while, and I was very upset, but we made up in the end. Daddy arranged the fruit so there was a smiley face in the middle of each plate - silly Daddy!! I was in charge of the bell, so I got to run around with it so that everyone knew it was time to tidy up! I was so proud that my daddy could see I was so responsible! I gave Daddy a huge hug and kiss before he left!

Mummy bought me a brand new dolls house, and set it up for me while I was asleep so when I woke up, I saw it! I was so happy! She's a funny mummy!

C: Unfortunately, we didn't get the house - probably a good thing as it was really expensive. Oh well, just keep looking...

S: I had a wonderful time being parent helper! Benn kept on biting me, Khye Jackson was very amusing, Amy kept on making me cakes, Katy was worried about Aiysha and Hannah when they had a fight. A lovely bunch of kids! I look forward to doing it again soon!

Favourite Baby: New dolls for my dolls house!

Meals: Lettuce Pancakes, Chicken Wings

2006-04-03 Monkeys!

A: Really enjoyed tennis this week as it wasn’t too hot! I am really getting to grips with my aeroplane wings. T is still being naughty though. Daddy took me to Bold Park in the afternoon while Mummy looked for houses – poor Mummy…I went on the slides with Daddy - I always went on the faster one, and watched Daddy come down really slowly - funny. We also hung underneath the bridge together like monkeys, and we banged into each other until we fell in!

Daddy took me to my make-up swimming lesson with Herdassa on Sunday – Daddy hasn’t seen a lesson for ages, and he was so proud, and he took some videos of it too! My torpedo and leg-kick with float is going so well, and I almost swan the 15 metres again without floats! I really like swimming now!

C: We found a gorgeous house, and have put an offer in. Crossed fingers! We’re not holding our breath though, as last time we were so disappointed…

S: The stress of house hunting! Aiysha did so well sitting in the car for most of the weekend, and she had her fair share of treats, especially when we had chips both days for lunch! We were so proud of her!

Meals: Clams (Pippies), Courgette Dish, Lettuce Pancakes, Steamed Prawns in Spring Onion Sauce

Favourite Baby: All of them!

2006-03-30 We’ve been here 1 year, Dave visited, and I got stung by a bee!

We’ve been here 1 year now! It seems like we have been here a lot longer. We’re all looking forward to the next year!

A: Uncle Dave was such a laugh! We played so many games in the back of the car, and he was soooo funny! When he read me stories at night, he always wanted to play games, and then read a story! He bought me some great presents:- A space hopper which I got the hang of pretty quickly and some dried mango which I love!

Uncle Dave was a bit worried about all the jellyfish I was collecting at Matilda Bay, but he soon got used to it!

I also got stung by a bee at school when Hanna asked me to lie down on the grass. I was very brave, and didn’t cry much at all! Mummy got a letter explaining it all from Bev, but I was fine! Mummy and Daddy were very relieved, as it was my first bee sting.

When we went to City Beach, I made up this game called Poisonous Waves. Daddy and I ran away from the waves, but whenever we got touched by the waves, we had to pretend we were dead, and we had to touch each other’s chest to bring them back to life! It was really funny. I watched Uncle Dave, Mummy and Daddy when they played bat and ball with the ‘Bang!’ rackets – they were really good, and I hope I can play tennis as good as them soon!

I went to see Beau and Jill on Friday which was really funny! We played really well together, and Jill and Mummy had a good chat.

I can’t wait for my next visitors – Grandma Sik and Grandpa Brian in a couple of weeks I hope! I love having visitors, so many games to play…

C: Started last week with some bad news – the house we set our hearts on was finally sold to the original buyers. It was a beautiful house, in just the right location. We were so disappointed. Now we find there are no affordable houses for sale in the areas that we like, which is now the trend. We’re going to have to look elsewhere.

S: Dave arrived on Friday, and it was raining. We decided to have a game of tennis in the afternoon – a bit windy, and the level of tennis wasn’t great, but so nice to be out!

On Saturday Dave came to watch Aiysha play tennis, and he was very impressed! We went to Pelican Point to go windsurfing, but the wind was far too strong, so we went round the corner to Matilda Bay where we had coffees and cakes! Lovely!

Saturday night Dave and I went to Western Force’s best ever game this season, where they narrowly lost to the Bulls from South Africa. It was an amazing game! Certainly made up for all the bad games so far.

We decided to give windsurfing another go on Sunday, and it was great! There was just enough wind, and Dave and I got up and running pretty quickly! After lunch we all went to City Beach where we threw the ball around, and ran away from the incoming waves. Very relaxing!

Sunday night we visited the Bennion Café, and we got there just as the sun was setting, which was perfect! The meal was wonderful as always!

On Monday, Dave and I play went to Trigg and had a wicked time body surfing – the waves were perfect, and we sometimes boarded all the way into shore. We decided to have a competition to see who could bodyboard the furthest – I won 10-8 – HA! We ended the day at Trigg Café for coffee and cakes, before picking Aiysha up from Harmony and then Claire up from work.

Tuesday we decided to play tennis first thing, as it was a beautiful day, and then revisit Trigg. However, it was far too windy for any good waves, and so we went to Trigg park to throw a tennis ball around, which was excellent fun. Again ended the day with coffee and cakes at Trigg Café, and then picked Aiysha (who had been stung by a bee) and Claire up.

Favourite Baby: Mole

Meals: Chicken Wings, Thai Green Curry/Chilli Squid, Bennion Café, Moon Noodles, Steam Crab, Salty (very!) Chicken

2006-03-20 Dolphins!

A: I saw dolphins! I saw dolphins! On Sunday, we spent the morning at Trigg, and I decided that we should go and play with the children! So we stayed at the small beach, the tide was out, and the sea was so clear we could see fish swimming, and the reef! It was beautiful!

And then, all of a sudden, Mummy shouted ‘Dolphin!’. Daddy wasn’t sure whether Mummy was seeing things, but then it’s body appeared again – it came right out of the sea! Mummy laughed at Daddy for not believing. We followed it up the coast a little, and waited, and it came back! Daddy decided to swim out really far just in case it came back, and then it came out of the water right next to him! Wow! Unfortunately, Daddy didn’t get to touch him. I hope we see many more.

C: We had a local weekend – how boring! I went swimming at Bold Park while Aiysha and Steve went to tennis, where she played some of the best tennis yet! We then went to City beach in the afternoon, had a cake and ice-cream, and then did some body surfing, which was amazing! Steve went for a run while I played the Tiny Bees Game with Aiysha.

After the dolphins, we went to Matilda Bay, and while Steve went windsurfing (where he fell only once in an hour and a half, which is a miracle in itself), we went to collect jellies again! Aiysha found an older friend who knew about which ones were which.

We also popped into a garage sale, where Steve bought a scanner which didn’t work. He was not happy, and stayed up to fix it. It is still broken…Aiysha found some ceramic fairies, which she insisted she have! See how long they will last...

S: Wow!

Meals: Hot Pepper Prawns, Moon Noodles, Mango Pancakes

Favourite Baby: Fairies

2006-03-14 Mandurah Crab Fest!

A: We went camping this weekend in Mandurah, and it was sooo funny! Mummy and Daddy couldn’t even build the tent on Friday, so I knew it was going to be funny! I slept all the way down to Mandurah – it is so nice going to sleep somewhere, and waking up completely different! It was so exciting. Mummy and Daddy put the tent right next to the campsite park! Even though I wanted to go and play in the park, I knew it would be funnier watching Mummy and Daddy set up the tent, and I helped too, and before we knew it, it was up! We all jumped in, cuddled up, and laughed!

We then went off to the Crab Fest! It was 5:30 by the time we got there, and it was a beautiful day! I was up until really late, and watched some not so good bands playing, went on the bouncy castle, watched some skateboarders hurt themselves, saw some camels, walked along the jetty, had hedgehog slice while Mummy and Daddy had coffee and cakes.

Camping on Saturday night was so funny. After we had a wash, we set up 2 torches, and Mummy and Daddy read stories to me, and we were soooo cosy! I finally fell asleep, and didn’t wake up until the morning!

After breakfast on Sunday, we went to a lovely beach in a bay, and Mummy and Daddy swam out to a jetty really far out to sea! I clung onto Daddy’s back on the way there, and Mummy’s on the way back! It was so funny! It was the deepest I have ever been, AND I jumped in!

I had an ice cream before we left – it was so nice, and it was chocolate!

Unfortunately, I was not well on Sunday night, and was sick many times during the night, and Monday morning. My head hurt so much, and we had no more sheets left because I messed them all up! Mummy and Daddy took me to the doctors on Monday, but by Monday afternoon, I was feeling better as I tried so hard to drink water, even though I didn’t feel like it! Daddy won me a tiger at the festival, and the tiger looked after me while I was not well. I love him.

C: The food at the festival was so nice! Such a treat, and pretty cheap! Aiysha slept so well in our tent, and in the middle of the night, she shouted “No, I don’t want to go camping!” It was so funny, as it was so untrue! We asked her about what she said in the morning, and she had no idea! She was so brave swimming out to the jetty on Sunday! I also found what looked like a piece of seaweed, but when Steve squeezed it, it oozed some jelly like substance – Aiysha was fascinated, as were we, and asked us to find more! We couldn’t find any, which was a shame.

S: Hmmm, Mandurah seems very suburban! The campsite was nice, and we rushed around trying to get all the equipment that we needed. All we forgot was a mallet, which is pretty important when setting up a tent. We managed to borrow one though, so that was lucky. The festival was out of crabs by the time we got there! Couldn’t believe it! Oh well, there was loads of other treats. Claire and I had the worst 2 drinks possible for camping – Beer and Coffee, and we did end up regretting it! What were we thinking?! On Sunday, we had a gorgeous full English on a pier! Amazing! Watched a little bit of the circus while we waited for Claire to find us, as we lost each other, and then tucked into more gorgeous food when we came back from the beach!

Aiysha was so brave when she was not well! We were so proud of her, and she knew when she needed to sleep. We were pretty worried at one stage on Monday when she wouldn't drink, but she tried so hard, and earned treats while she drank! Not a nice end to a lovely weekend.

Meals: Garlic Prawns and Rice/Satay Sticks/Fresh Calamari/Thai Fish Cakes/Crab Cakes, Lasagne, Chicken Wings

Favourite Baby: Tiger

2006-03-07 Rotto!

A: I had 3 days with Mummy, Daddy, and we did soooo much! After my tennis on Saturday, we all went to Kalamunda Wet and Wild, where I went with Daddy on the biggest slide I have ever been on! I thought it was a little fun, but it was mostly scary! Daddy says he was not scared, but I think he was, especially when we slid almost upside-down in the tunnel! We went to The Bennion Café for dinner, and saw the most amazing sunset. Mummy and I watched it for ages while our gorgeous food was being prepared!

On Sunday, we went to swim at Joondalup Arena. The last time I was there was when Grandma Sue and I went into the waterfall, and the river! I went in line to go on the slide with Mummy, but just as I got to the top, they closed it for an emergency. I was very sad.

On Monday, I helped Daddy cycle around Rottnest Island on my trailer bike! Mummy kept on overtaking us – she’s a cheeky one! We visited 3 beaches – my favourite was Armstrong where I built my sandcastle. It was such a funny day, and I met a girl called Ella on Little Parakeet beach, and we attacked Daddy, who was a shark. I did some really good swimming in the sea! I think the sea is getting less scary…

I had loads of ice creams this weekend – I think Mummy and Daddy forgot they got me so many, and kept on buying me more!

I have been watching David Attenborough’s insect programme on TV – it is amazing!

C: What a great long weekend.... very very hot! We even had to eat our mango pancakes inside!! Aiysha now wants to marry daddy and I have been relegated to position of bridesmaid L She has told me that she is going to be an even more beautiful bride than mummy!!

S: Had our touch rugby night out – I really cannot drink much alcohol, no matter how much training I do! Some wicked slides at Wet’n’Wild, the speed slide was excellent, but the water went straight up your nose! Really good to watch the touch rugby state finals. Rottnest was fantastic – snorkelling was amazing – some huge fish, including parrot fish, and Claire saw a Catfish! Felt like we were on holiday!

Meals: Ceasar Salad/Fish/Thai Fish Cakes, Steamed Skate, Hot Pepper Prawns, Lettuce Pancakes, Mango Pancakes

2006-03-02 Certificate!

A: I had my best swimming lesson yesterday, and got my certificate for a 10m swim with no floats! YEAH! Mummy was so proud of me, and I was proud of myself! I am a big girl now. Daddy measured me last weekend, and I am now 102cm tall! Now that is big!

C: I was so proud!

Meals: Chicken wings, pizza, moon noodles

2006-02-27 "Come on yellows!"

A: Daddy took me to the rugby on Friday night! It was so much fun, and I stayed up really late! Daddy wanted the blue team, called Force to win, and I wanted the yellow team called the Chiefs. Everytime I shouted “Come on yellow team”, they scored. Daddy was not happy, and tickled me everytime I shouted it! The yellows won, tee hee. The trains were so crowded, but I had my buggy, and a great seat! We had to wait for 3 trains to get in!

On Saturday, I did really good aeroplane wings at tennis, and then went to Beatie Park, but couldn’t find my friend Emma. Went to Josh’s in the afternoon, and swam in their pool – Daddy was such a monster, and Josh and I ran and ran! Josh and I played really well, and he wrote my name on his picture for me! I stuck it up in the lounge.

On Sunday, we went to our usual Bold Park swim, and I did backstroke for the first time! I was very proud of myself, and I did more jumping off the blocks! There was a runaway train! I did more tennis in the evening, which was so funny!

Favourite baby: Giraffe, who I lose almost each night as he is so tiny, and it upsets me!


C: Can’t wait to have a pool! Jeremy and Lin’s pool was so nice! I can see myself spending hours lazing around our pool, reading! If only…

Aiysha went to her new friend Hannah’s last week after school, and had so much fun! Now Aiysha wants a sleep over! That would be bliss!

We bought a tent which we hope will be delivered this week ready for the long weekend! Camping is going to be so much fun!

S: Had our touch rugby finals last week, but lost 7-6 in the final, and I pulled my thigh too, which didn’t help. We had an unbeaten season until the last match – shame! Another hot weekend, and is set to get hotter this week! We do need an aircon!

Aiysha was so helpful this weekend – wanting to help unpack the shopping, and tidy away! She got a few treats!

Meals: Barbecue marinated steaks, sausages, and gorgeous crumble and cheesecake! Singapore noodles.

2006-02-22 Clear Jellies!

C: Saw our dream home this weekend, which we have expressed great interest in. It is in Edgewater, with a pool, and soooo much space. It already has an offer on it, but if that falls through we will make an offer! It would be just amazing!

A: Saw some clear jellyfish in Matilda Bay today, but they were the stinging kind! Mummy tells me never to touch jellyfish until I see someone else touch them, and no one was touching the clear jellies! Had another bike ride on my trailer - from Scarborough to a park I have never been to near Bennion Beach! I have also been invited to another Fairy Party! YEAH!

Got lovely cards from Auntie Lizzie, and from Great Grandma! Can't wait until I come to England!

S: This weekend we had huge gusts which led to me losing my shades while I was windsurfing. It was a disastrous effort, resulting in me drifting almost into Perth city, and having to drag my board about 20 minutes back to where I started. Even the seagulls were screaming at me to return back to shore!

Meals: Barbecue Perch, Barbecue Coconut Prawns, Chicken Wings

2006-02-16 Dummy Nose!

A: I went to bed with my pink 'dummy'! Look where it ended up! Mummy had to come in and remove it!! I have soooo many things in my bed at night time - there is not much room left for me! Mummy clears the bed after i have gone to sleep but i am cross with her when i can't find my 'babies' in the morning!! Naughty Mummy!

2006-02-16 Is that rain?

S: Yesterday, it drizzled very lightly for a few minutes in the morning. Aiysha ran outside, half naked, and jumped up and down shouting "I'm getting wet!", laughing hysterically.

That is how little it rains here in the summer. It sends little children loopy.

2006-02-13 The best bike ride ever!

S: Another hot weekend, with temperatures only in the low to mid 30's. Aiysha had her first tennis lesson since the Christmas break, and her stop sign was performing well. She chatted to Daniel ALL the time, even when he was teaching the other kids, but the heat quickly sapped her energy, and she made it quite clear to everyone that she was tired. That is when they stopped playing tennis and played a few games, which Aiysha loved! I managed not to go backwards on the windsurfer...but did manage to take out a few kiteboarders! Some of the jellyfish I saw were as big as my head! Good job they don’t sting!

A: Daddy went for his 3rd windsurfing session, without his teacher this time. While Daddy was sailing into kiteboarders, Mummy and I went on a bike ride with my new trailer bike, and it was amazing! On Sunday we took my trailer bike to Trigg, and cycled all the way to Hillary's beach where I ran away from the big monster (Daddy) by grabbing onto Mummy's bikini and pulling it down - tee hee. We cycled back from Hillary's, and everyone was pointing and looking at me! I felt really brave, and so grown up. As a reward, Mummy and I made some A cakes! Licking the bowl is my favourite! On Sunday we went swimming at Bold Park, and Daddy pushed me to the bottom so I could touch it! I loved it and did it again, and again, with my goggles! I also jumped off the starting blocks - they're so high, and my belly makes a big splash!

C: We went out to a wonderful restaurant opposite Bennion Beach (next to Mettams Pools), and had possibly the best meal in Australia since we arrived! Fish, Chilli Octopus and a lovely Ceasar Salad! We ate as we watched the sun set on a beautiful blue sky - perfect!

2006-02-07 My Second Day

A: I had a great second day at Newborough Kindy, and my first day at Tiny Beez was the best first day the carers had seen! They are very nice! I didn't eat their scones though. I don't like scones. Mummy and Daddy do though, with cream and jam - yukky!

I came back home and checked the mail, to find lots of stars from Granny Tonic! I have placed the batik in my bedside drawer ready to put on my window in the morning! Thank you Granny!

2006-02-06 Hello Tonic!

A: Today I received a card from Auntie Lizzie! She is such a Purple Mula Mula! Thank you so much for your card.

Tomorrow is my first half-day at my new school, and half-day at my new nursery! I am so excited! So many new friends to boss around! Can't wait.

2006-02-03 A is for Apple?

A: Letterland Day. I wanted to be an angel, but I was not allowed! So instead, I dressed as Apple Angel, tee hee!

2006-02-02 My First Day At School

A: I had my first day at Kindy yesterday - it was great! I dressed up as a princess, as usual, and gave my teachers a box of chocolates on my first day! I hope I'll be their favourite!

I think my bag maybe a little big...