2007-03-12 My New Bike!

Aiysha: I got a new bike this weekend! Even though it is blue, I love it! Mummy and Daddy said I needed a new bike on Saturday when they saw that I was so big compared to my pink bike, so they phoned lots of people, and we got the first one we saw! My feet can't touch the ground, but I am growing so quickly that they will soon. When we got home, Daddy helped me a little, but I managed to cycle 10 metres all on my own! Mummy and Daddy were so proud. I went cycling yesterday, and I cycled 20 metres all on my own! it was amazing!

We also went to Trigg beach, and while Mummy and Clara Beanstalk walked along the top, me and Daddy played some tennis, and I hit the ball so far! We also dived into the sea, but it was quite cold. We also went for coffee and ice cream.

Last weekend we watched Daddy play in the WA Touch Rugby State Championships, and I was so proud because he won the whole tournament! He got a medal, and I saw him score some tries! I was so excited that I called for him all the time!

We also had a holiday on Monday which we spent relaxing by our pool. I did not really want to go anywhere - I was so happy just staying near our pool, as it was so warm.

I had visits from Jack Salt, Charlie, and Lauren for the first time this week - all of them swam in our pool, and it was so much fun! I also went to Lauren's this weekend, and she lent me a Pixel Chick game! I've had so much fun with it, and I want one for my birthday!

Uncle Dave sent me a Monkay, and Clara a pretty shirt! Thank you Uncle Dave!

Clara: Daddy looked after me on Saturday night, and I woke up 3 times. I was a little noisy, but he didn't get up. I loved my walk along the coast with Mummy, especially after Daddy tried to wake me up from my lovely sleep. He failed.

My big sister has been reading me stories when she goes to bed! It is so funny - she always kisses me!

C: I am so impressed with Aiysha's bike riding! She ahs done so well since the last time I saw her, and the new pike is perfect!

S: Not long now until the clocks go back - boo! Daylight saving here was brilliant! Winning the touch rugby tournament was amazing! Being state champions in such a big tournament is a nice feeling!

Favourite Baby: Clara Beanstalk, Monkay

Meals: Moon Noodles, Lasagne, Creamy Chicken, Spicy Pork

2007-02-24 Bushfire!

Aiysha: We had a really exciting weekend! It went past so quickly!

On Saturday, I had tennis lessons with Steve again, and we played so many funny games. In Cat and Mouse, I out ran everyone in the group, even though I am the youngest! I think I surprised them, and they were not ready for my sidestepping. Daddy went to the market, and also hit another car in the back, but at least he is alright. After lunch, Daddy and I did some writing practice, and I got so many points!

Daddy took me to Western Force, this time against the Lions! I asked Daddy if Auntie Lizzie playing! I'm a funny one! I really enjoyed the trip there! I love going on the train, and we talked about lots of things! Watching the game was noisy, but the Lions won, and I was happy. Daddy wasn't too happy though. I did monkey bars on the train on the way home, as the train was not too full, and we both looked out the window on the way back and spotted hippos and cars!

We drove home (I sat in the front without a car seat!), and just as we turned up to our road, we saw the biggest bush fire across the lake! We could even see it from our balcony, and when I got in, I went out to look at it! Daddy went out later to take some pictures with Grandpa Arthur, and they were a little worried it might come across the river...oh dear!

I was holding Clara on Sunday on the carpet while I was sitting down, and as I moved her to the carpet, I dropped her head on the carpet. I was so upset, and I shut myself in my room for so long, and I stopped people coming in by putting all my furniture behind the door. Daddy came to talk to me, then Mummy, and I still couldn't stop crying. In the end, I came out, and had some chicken wings, and I was better. Clara was fine too, which I was really glad about!

In the pool, Daddy played the eating game, where he sat on the rocks, and I told him what animal I was, and he had to decide whether he wanted to eat me or not. When he did, he dived in to try and get me! It was so funny!

Clara: My big sister dropped me on my head, but I don't mind! It is training for when Daddy picks me up! Daddy is calling me Narco, because he thinks I'm Narcoleptic, little does he know...tee hee...

C: My leg still hurts! Boo!

S: The bushfire just across the lake from our house was the most amazing sight I've seen in a long time! 30-40m high flames engulfing everything, driving through smoke filled roads next to our house. Very eerie how it was so close to our house, and we could actually hear the crackling of the wood as it was burning! We also watched a fire start, and finish! Also felt the heat blow across the lake.

Bumping our car was not so amazing...at least he apologised for flying off the handle...

Meals: Chicken Wings, BBQ, Stri fry beef, Beef Straganoff

2007-02-14 Clara Anais Wigley!

Aiysha: My little sister arrived today! I was at school, but as soon as I came back, I went to the 'hostiple' to see Mummy and Clara! Daddy came and picked me up, and said "Look at me, Look at me! You have a little sister called Clara!". I was so excited! She was so small, and didn't not move a lot, but I was so proud! I helped change nappies, and since she's been at home I have helped bath her, and helped Mummy feed her! Hannah and Beck came to visit, which was really nice! Hannah was very delicate with Clara, and we shared holding her, and carrying her! She's always sleeping!?

Last week I went to Hannah's birthday party, and it was so fun! We all went to Challenge Stadium, and Daddy and Mummy came with me. We spent the morning in the diving pool. I went off the 3 metre pool, and Daddy went off what looked like the 15m diving board! It was so funny! We then went to the gym, which was reserved just for us - it was the size of a sporthall, and the floors were so bouncy! I loved balancing on the beams, and Daddy swung me into the foam balls! Hannah and I danced so much to the music. We went outside for lunch, and we had a lot of cake and chips!

I also went with Daddy to Western Force, and we lost by one point! Daddy didn't bring the buggy, and I managed to walk most of the way! We also visited an electronic toilet, which was really funny! I love going to see Western Force! Jeremy, Steve, Barbera and Paul were there too, and I had fun bopping them on the head with an inflatable club. Someone on the train also gave me a retractable banner! Daddy and I looked out the window of the train, and played "Car, Car, Bush, Bush", where we just said what the next thing which came along was - this game made me laugh so much!

Grandma and Grandpa have been helping out loads - they have been taking me to school, putting things up in the garden, making lovely dinners! It is so great having them around!

Daddy also took me to see Happy Feet, but I only lasted 5 minutes as I was scared. Daddy got our money back, and took me to Timezone, which was full of games, and I loved playing table ice hockey with Daddy! That was my favourite!

We've made this new game up called Goalie, where I stand on top of the pool steps on the balcony, and someone throws the balls to me, and I have to either catch the ball, hit it with my tennis racket, or hit it with my hand! It is really good fun, and I am getting really good at it! When I played it with Grandma, I hit 2 balls over our fence to next door! Oops!

Clara: Wheeeeeh! *burp* Ahhhhh....

C: It was wonderful having a girl! I was so happy, and we had so many good wishes from everyone! Thank you! Clara's face was completely bruised since the delivery took 15 minutes! She was born 8lb 4.5oz (3.7kg), which was so much heavier than Aiysha's 6lb 7oz. She was born at 10.30 on Valentine's Day, so we're not going to forget her birthday!

S: Well, we thought we'd bring less into the delivery room this time, but failed! As Claire was induced, I decided to move my whole computer in so we could watch DVD's! Unfortunately, after 1 DVD, we were told not to use it, as it had to be cleared by engineering! Typical! What a waste of energy. Hurt my nect diving off the 3 meter diving board, but the 15m board was fine! Scary though! Hadn't done such high dives since Hinkley Leisure Centre!

Favourite Baby: Clara

2007-01-31 My First Day At School

A: I had my first day at school, and I looked so grown up! Our normal teacher wasn't there, but I was still really brave, and met some nice friends. Some I knew from Little Muppets, some I just met!

2007-01-26 Our Second Australia Day!

A: This was our second Australia Day, and Daddy didn't have to go to work! It was a really hot weekend! Grandma and Grandpa just came back from Dwellingup where they spent the week, and we all had dinner in the frog house. We then set off at about 7.30 to Matilda Bay - it was not as crowded as last year, and I splashed around in the water for a while. I tried to get to the pier, but it was a little too cold for me. We sat down next to a tree, and then waited. The fireworks were the best Mummy and Daddy and I had ever seen, and we could hear the music too! I had a pink light wand which I waved around too!

I also got my first certificate in the big class - I now have an armband, and I am practicing breathing while I am doing front crawl! I am so excited about swimming!

2007-01-21 Auntie Lizzie!

A: I had so much fun with Auntie Lizzie! Thank you so much for coming! Last weekend we went to Mullaloo beach twice, and the weather was lovely! Although the waves were not too high, we still had a great time surfing, and swimming!

I was so sad to see Auntie Lizzie go. So were Mummy, Grandma and Grandpa.

I hope Auntie Lizzie will be able to post a blog here - it would be great to have someone else writing in this blog so I can read it!

Favourite Baby: Auntie Lizzie

2007-01-03 It's 2007!

A: On New Years Eve, Mummy, Daddy and I went to Trigg to do some surfing! We thought there would be bigger waves, and there was! I did bobyboarding all by myself in the biggest waves I've ever been on! I was not scared at all, and sometimes, I went under the water when the wave was too big, and the sand got in my eyes, but I didn't mind. I carried on anyway. Sometimes, Daddy boarded on a wave right into the beach, and when I saw him coming, I surfed on the same wave - it was so funny!

I was so excited all day as I knew Grandma Sue, Grandpa Arthur and Auntie Lizzie were arriving tonight!

We came back for lunch, and then spent the rest of the afternoon playing ball in our pool! It was so warm, just as warm as when Hannah was here!

I went to bed so excited! Daddy said he was going to pick them all up from the airport, and would promise to tell them to kiss me goodnight when everyone arrived - Mummy and Daddy both thought I would not wake up, but I did, for the first time ever! It was so funny! I came out a couple of times and said my face was hurting, but really I wanted to give everyone a hug!

I am so lucky having so many visitors!

On New Years Day I just ran around everywhere I was so happy! I let everyone sleep for a bit, but when they all got up, I was so happy! I played with Auntie Lizzie so much, and it was brilliant! I think I might wear her out...

Grandma Sue stayed behind while we all went off to Trigg, as the waves of Mullaloo were too small. It was a bit choppy, but I could still show everyone how well I could surf! Auntie Lizzie and Daddy went out to surf too, and they came in to watch me several times, I was so proud. I had goggles on, so the sand didn't get in my eyes this time. We all then played 'One knee down' and after a few drops, I hardly dropped the ball - it was so funny!

We then went home, had a relaxing lunch in the frog house, then we all dived into the pool and played ball, shark, shooting each other, and splashing! It was so great having everyone in our pool!

We ended the day with a barbeque and a 'tonic', which I liked very much!

C: Oops! Got the plane times wrong, and didn't account for daylight savings - sorry Steve!

S: Hmmm, some very strange people at the airport on NYE!

Meals: Prawn and Citrus Salsa, Singapore Noodles, BBQ, Spring Rolls

2006-12-28 Grandma Sik and Grandad Brian!

A: We have just had our second visitors to our Edgewater house, and it was brilliant! I am sad now, as it is very quiet in the house.

Grandma Sik and Grandad Brian really enjoyed themselves! They did a mixture of going around, and staying in and relaxing by the pool and in the garden. They did so much to our garden - they planted spring onions, they put up 2 trellises, they chose and planted some boganvillias to plant next to the mandarin tree, they trimmed all the plants, they watered all the plants every night, they helped put a light in the frog house, they cleaned the pool whenever they were down there, and they swept up all the time! How are Mummy and Daddy going to keep up with that!

Last weekend was really fun, as Daddy had 4 days off poo-poo work! On Saturday Mummy was really tired as it has been so windy at night over the last couple of days, so I went shopping with Daddy, Grandma and Grandad - we did the usual of going to Wannaroo Markets, and then went to Woodvale, then home for a nice relaxed lunch. After lunch, we went into the pool, and then Daddy took us down to Mullaloo Beach.

On Sunday, we did a trip to a farm park - it was completely empty, because everyone was doing their Christmas shopping! We were practically the only people there, so we could feed whatever animals we wanted! I fed some milk to the baby pigs with Daddy, which was really funny, and I loved holding the guinea pigs - they were so cute, I had to have more than one on my lap at once. We patted the donkeys, and went twice on the trains! Even Grandma came on the train with us! She loved the animals aswell, and fed them like I did.

Christmas Day was amazing! I slept in a little, which surprised everyone, and then I went into Mummy and Daddy's room! I was so excited about all the presents under the tree! Grandma was a little slow in getting to the lounge but saw me open my first present! And then the next, then the next...It was brilliant! I got so many funny things like slippers, books, Bratz things, pencil cases, and so much more! Daddy got a skimmer, Mummy got a new rashy. Grandma got a nice bell, an new hat which she wore down to the beach, and Grandad got some tickets to the rugby world cup organised by Uncle Dave! I think everyone was happy, especially me!

I also earned the last balloon and flower for my reward chart, and got my Bratz flip-flops, which I wear everywhere now!

I kept on asking everyone what Boxing Day was - I think it is when there is a Fox in a Box. We went to Mullaloo beach in the morning - Daddy did his run to the point, then came back and Grandad went for a run to the rocks. Grandma watched me play in her new hat - it was very hot! I started surfing with Grandad, and then the waves were too small, so I made a friend with Bailey, and we dug together. When Daddy came back we all went for a swim, and the Bailey went home. Me and Daddy played in the water, and saw the biggest starfish! It was almost the size of 2 of Daddy's hands, and was missing a tenticle - we threw it back, then found the missing tenticle, and threw that back too. We watched a ball drift into the sea, and some skimmers. We then went home for lunch - bacon and eggs, then we all relaxed - Grandad and Grandma had a rest, while Mummy, Daddy and I went into the pool, and did catching! It was funny, as we pumped up the floating seat, and took turns on it! We all went to Mullaloo in the evening for a walk and play, but Mummy and Daddy fogot to bring any ball games, so we just played shops - they were annoyed at themselves for not bringing any balls.

Grandma did lots of activities with me! Teaching me tennis, catching, and how to swim and float in our pool! She kept on making fun of Grandad, which made me laugh, and she always had a smile for me!

Grandad and Grandma took me to the park on their own, which was really good fun, as they didn't know what I could and could not do - they were a bit frightened I think, but by the end they felt relieved that I could do everything in the park!

I was really sad to see Grandma and Grandad go - I had so much fun with them! I will miss them, but I can't wait to see them in June - I reminded them that it was my birthday! I took some pictures at the airport with my new camera and Daddy's camera, and waved them goodbye! The drive took too long...

C: Can't wait to use my rashy! Merry Christmas everyone!

S: Hmmm, I think I may do some damage with my skimmer...watch out people...Merry Christmas!

Meals: Chop Chop, Hock, Casserole, Bacon and Eggs, Moon Noodles.

2006-12-23 Is It Really Christmas?

A: I am so excited! It is so close to christmas! Wow! It feels really special here at the moment - we have put lights up in the frog house, we have decorated our tree which we cut down from the front garden, and there are already lots of presents underneath it!

What I do not understand is why Mummy, Daddy, Grandad Brian and Grandma Sik keep saying it doesn't feel like Christmas? I think it really does, and I get a little sad when I hear them say that. They all say it is because it is so hot, but I love it! I get to go to the beach almost everyday, and swim in our pool. Even today, I said to everyone in the car that we are so lucky we have a pool, and Grandad said that there are very few people in the world so lucky to own a pool. I think he's right!

Beau and Ben came over to play yesterday with Jill and Michael, and it was so funny! We went straight into the pool, and we went on the whale, and the dinghy! Daddy got home, and started splashing us, so we got him soaked in his work clothes, and we all laughed! He then got changed, and dived in, throwing us around the pool and attacking us with the whale. Everyone sat around and laughed at us! We then had a lovely dinner in the Frog House - all the grown ups sat sensibly, and us 3 just ran around.

Michael was funny as he laughed at how badly we looked after the BBQ. Daddy was funny as he laughed at Michael at how badly he looked after the computer he asked Daddy to fix. He even had a disk drive rattling around unattached inside it! Daddy managed to sort the computer out.

Grandad and Grandma have really enjoyed their holiday so far. Grandad has enjoyed his runs around the lake, doing up our garden, moving logs around, and Grandma has been planting seeds and watering, as well as relaxing. They both have had many visits to many beaches, and they absolutely love Mullaloo!

Last weekend we spent a lot of time doing jobs around the house, which everyone enjoyed! Today I went with Daddy, Grandma and Grandad to the market, then we had a lovely lunch, did some tennis practice, then went to Mullaloo - Daddy went for a run, and when he came back we spent almost and hour jumping the waves. The water was so warm, even though there was a lot of wind!

My first 2 weeks has been really good at Little Muppets. I pretend to be a little scared when I go in, but I actually can't wait to go in! I love the carers, I love the activities, and I love the food. Sometimes, I eat 2 portions!

Mummy and Daddy are doing a reward chart for listening - there are 2 charts, one for Daddy, and one for Mummy. I am doing so well at listening, and I am getting lots of flowers and balloons, and soon I will be able to open my 2 prizes! I can't wait!

I'm so looking forward to our next visitors - Grandma Sue, Grandpa Arthur and Auntie Lizzie!

C: Almost 8 weeks to go...I can't wait! 1 week until I get to see everyone! That I really can't wait for!

S: Hot! Unfortunately, the 2 mangos have fallen off due to the strong winds in the night. Opened one up to smell it, and it smelt amazing! Next season should produce a few real ones!

Meals: BBQ, Jacket Potatoes, Chop Chop, Fresh Chicken, Sweetcorn, Mangos

2006-12-12 Uncle Dave!

A: Uncle Dave visited us on the 28th November 2006, and we had the best time! We did so many things, and he made me laugh so much! On the first day, he taught me a song that Grandad Brian use to sing to Daddy and him when they use to go to school - it went "It's time to get up, it's time to get up, it's time to get up in the morning" - and woke Uncle Dave up every morning with this song - even though he smiled, I'm sure he was very tired and did not like hearing that song, but it made me laugh, and I just shut myself in his room and talked to him. It was funny!

He loves our house - he finds it very relaxing, and he getting use to eating in the Frog House!

After dinner each night, I always shout "Everyone on the sofa!", and Mummy, Daddy and Uncle Dave jumped onto the sofa and watched me run as fast as I can onto it from the corridor! We laughed so much! I also played cards with him so much - playing pairs, and then describing what objects were on the cards for the other person to guess - I loved that game, and it was so different as I had to describe things really carefully!

When we went sandboarding in Lancelin, it was amazing - it almost looked like snow! Daddy and Uncle Dave took me down the slope sitting down, even though the wind was so strong the sand stung my face. I went 4 times, then went to the beach with Mummy! I really enjoyed it! We stopped off in Yanchep on the way home to look at the Kangaroos and have some carrot cake, which was really yummy - we all kept on having just a little bit more cake, tee hee...

Matilda Bay was funny. Uncle Dave and Daddy went windsurfing while I went to the park - I did the wobbly monkey bars, and Uncle Dave was very impressed! I couldn't do them at first, but I worked them out pretty well.

On the first day Uncle Dave was here, Mummy was not well, so Daddy and Dave took me to Mullaloo beach, and we walked along, and Uncle Dave and I build the best castle - with bridges, barriers to the sea, and tunnels which I made too! It was brilliant! Once we completed it, I made Dave play shops, but he laughed at that.

We went out to dinner at The Mussel Bar - I got my fish and chips first, and everyones wanted some as we were all so hungry! Uncle dave stole some fish, and Daddy and Dave stole my left over chips, but I didn't mind. They spent ages bringing our food and my ice-cream, but when our food came, it was lovely! Dave had a whole snapper turned upside-down on it's mouth!

When Grandad and Grandma arrived, we went to Mullaloo Beach with Hannah, as she was sleeping over. We had such a funny time. Hannah and I went in the dinghy, and we also jumped in the waves with Mummy, then I sat with Uncle Dave and Hannah sat with Daddy, and we faced the waves together! Daddy and Uncle Dave then went running together, and we all went back for lunch. Unfortunately, Uncle Dave got burnt really badly on his back - a bit like Daddy did last year at Margaret River - looked very painful...

He kept on trying to convince me that he was the best Uncle/Aunt, but I said him and Auntie Lizzie were equally favourite. He wasn't too happy with this answer, and kept on trying to make himself the favourite - he's a cheeky one!

Had my last days at Tiny Beez, Harmony and Kindy, and it was so much fun! I dressed up in my Santa outfit for each, and we had lots of parties! I am a bit sad about leaving, but I'm sure I will meet so many new friends! I got my certificate from the Headmaster at Newborough, and I was so proud!

C: Boys will be boys...

S: We had such a great time, and did so much!

We decided to let Dave do his own thing during the first few days, and then I would take 3 days off in the second week to do loads of stuff. He went into Perth, Fremantle, and relaxed around our house, which he enjoyed thoroughly! He even turned the barbie on and did some bacon for lunch - amazing!

The first couple nights we devoted to Go!, which was a wicked board game. The first night Dave tried to explain everything to me, but I prefered to just learn as I go, and I won 5-3 in games - he weren't too pleased. However, he got his own back the next night - I played really badly, and he slaughtered me, together with adding his slight patronising tone when offering advice/comment, which didn't please me much. Once we had our fill of Go!, we got into PS2 - firstly playing Revolt, which is a great game once you get into it, but Dave couln't control his car much, and blamed it on the controls, as usual, not him. We then continued on PoP, andwe were nearing the end, and we knew it - we spent 3 nights on it until we finally made it to the last fight, and it took us another 2 night to finish that fight, dodging tornados, using up slow-mo's, and we finally defeated her! What a great game! It was such value for money, and we completed it! Very satisfying! Dave had a look at some new games we could get, and narrowed down to God of War, and Ico, as well as The Two Thrones. We went out and got GoW, and it was magnificent! Only had one night paying it till late, but enough to confirm how good it is - the graphics, fighting and action is amazing!

We went to see Borat one night in the first week, which was hilarious! I was prepared for disappointment, but it was excellent!

Dave also took my place in the mixed Touch Rugby, and played very well considering he didn't know the team - scored a great try! Such a shame I injured my knee the week before!

The first priority was to do some windsurfing, and we got out at Matilda Bay on 3 occasions. The first was very blustery, and I had trouble controlling the board, and Dave really enjoyed it - we could really get up some speed. Julius let us use last years card for the last time. The second outing was a lot calmer, and just as we were coming in, the wind began to pick up, which was a real shame. The third time was the best - we had races between 2 buoys - Dave won the first race easily, and I got into a right mess and lost one of my rings, the second I won, as these 2 gits decided to race with us and got in Dave's way. Dave whinged about me taking a dummy turn on the last lap, when he had trouble taking a turn earlier in the race, but realised he was on a loser - tee hee...

Rottnest was amazing! I took my bike (24 gears), and Dave hired a 4-gear bike - slightly more difficult to cycle on, or so he said! It was a very blustery day, and there was a strong southerly, which meant that the wind was coming from the south (as someone advised - doh!). The boat ride was pretty turbulent, and there were quite a few school kids getting ill, not really knowing how to avoid it. I was surprised at how I didn't get ill. We got there and the wind was pretty strong, so I thought we should try and get out of the wind by heading round to the east, then the north of the island. Unfortunately, it seems that the wind just blew into us wherever it went, as Dave kept reminding me. We cycled all the way around the island, and the beaches were just amazing. We stopped at Parakeet Beach for a bite to eat at 9.30, then continued around. It seemed too chilly to go in the water, although we saw loads of kids snorkelling. We made it all the way around the island by around 12, then found a lovely beach to eat our lunch. Quokkas were just everywhere! We tried to find some shade, but Dave had a bit of trouble understanding what that meant. He also spilled almost all our cheeseballs on the beach, and the gulls picked them up, dipped them in water, and ate them. We finally plucked up the courage to go snorkelling off the southwest side, probably the windiest, but saw some amazing plants and some huge fish! We went for a coffee and cake, which we couldn't finish, and then went along to a beach on the east, and did some snoekelling there, and skimmed a few rocks with 'The Judge', a boy who joined in, who really couldn't count! We headed back, and the girls picked us up. We couldn't fit the bike in, so I had to come back for Dave. What a day! Paradise!

Driving up and down the coast to City Beach, listening to England lose the 2nd test disastrously, easting cakes on Scarborough Beach, and just relaxing was one of our more hectic days - ahhhh!

One morning we went for a walk around Edgewater Lake, which was lovely. We went for 45 minutes each way, and it was so peaceful. We passed Hawkins Park, and walked to a lookout where we met some English who were asking us about a tiny bird which lived in a tiny nest in a tiny tree - hmmm, I think they picked the wrong people to ask, as we can't even identify a normal pelican, let alone a rare miniscule bird.

Mum and Dad arrived on the Thursday 7th, and I picked them up from the airport with Aiysha - she was so excited, and followed them everywhere until we were out of the airport! They all relaxed on the Friday, and on Saturday we went straight to Mullaloo Beach for some surfing, running and ball throwing. Hannah was a bit late, and met us down there - her and Aiysha had so much fun surfing on the waves, eating, and then jumping up and down in the waves with Dave and I! We threw a ball around with Mum and Dad, and then Dave and I went for a run up and down the beach, which was lovely! Been a long time since we did any sort of training together...

On the Sunday morning, we were set the task of cutting down our tallest tree, and make it into a christmas tree - ended up being pretty tricky, as it was next to our mango tree and we didn't want to knock off the 2 budding mangoes! We managed, and we pulled it into the lounge, and it is huge! We have now decorated it, and it looks wonderful! We plan to put more lights up around the house, which will make it feel a bit more like Christmas...

Dave treated us to dinner out at The Mussel Bar in Fremantle, and it was lovely! It was situated on the jetty, and we could watch the boats sailing in and out of the quay. We went outside and tool several pictures after we ordered. Aiysha's fist and chips came first, and it looked lovely - she gobbled it down right away, but with a little help from Dave and I. We had to wait ages for our food, and had to ask the patronising "I'll tell the chef how good the meal was" waitress that it was very late. When it came, though, it was worth the wait! We had mussels and scallops to start with, then Dave had a snapper which stood on it's head, Claire had fish and chips, and I the chef special with asparagus, and a creamy sauce. All our meals were lovely, and Aiysha got herself a vanilla ice-cream with chocolate sauce. We got home, Aiysha fell asleep in the car.

We got onto series 3 of BSG, but only got to Episode 2, which was a shame. What a great show!

Shame we didn't play any tennis, mainly due to my knee, but June will be wicked! Can't wait!

Another great holiday with Dave. We all had so much fun, and wishing it could have been a bit longer...

Meals: Chicken Wings, The Mussel Bar, Fresh Chicken, Spaghetti Bolognaise, Hock, Bacon and Eggs, lots of cakes

2006-11-28 Fireworks!

A: Last weekend was really hot! We did lots of jobs on Saturday in preparation for all our guests on Sunday - we went to Wanaroo market to get veggies and fruit, especially mangos, then went to Woodvale to do the rest of the shopping. We then went home for some lunch and we ended up doing lots of jobs in the afternoon for our guests, and for Uncle Dave. We decided to go out for dinner as we were all very tired, and so Mummy and Daddy drove down the coast to about 4 different restaurants, and they were all full! We saw a sign for fireworks at Hillary's, so that must be the reason. I asked Mummy and Daddy if I could see the fireworks, and they said it was quite late - 8pm, which is a lot past my bedtime!

We finally found a table at the Wild Fig, which is just north of the Bennion, and Mummy had the most beautiful steak! Daddy had lamb, but kept on stealing Mummy's steak! Cheeky boy! And just when we walked out of the restaurant, the fireworks started! We watched them from the top of the walkway outside the restaurant, and it looked amazing! I was so happy!

I fell asleep on the way home, so I missed brushing my teeth! YEAH!

On Sunday, Daddy had a little lie in, but he had a big headache, so after doing a few jobs before our guests arrived, we decided to dive in the pool! It was so funny, and it seemed like our party had started before our guests had even arrived! Daddy felt much better after his swim, and I jumped on him lots of times!

Jeremy arrived with Josh, and then Claire, Paul, Jemma, Brendan and their new baby arrived! I took all the kids into the games room while the grown ups did boring things like talk, and then Daddy put the BBQ on. They loved the salad, and the chicken wings, and adored the desserts Mummy made! We then all went into the pool, and had the best time ever! We threw balls around, jumped in and out of the boat, and played with the whale. Daddy, Jeremy and Paul decided to pick us up one by one, and throw us as far as they could into the pool, and that was so funny - I curled up into the smallest ball, and went so far!

I was upset to see them go, but we had such a great time.

Daddy went to touch rugby while I stayed with Mummy.

C: We could see the Wanaroo fireworks from our balcony for 2 nights - amazing! What a view! Our first party was such a success - and hope to have many more!

S: Injured again...this time the knee...boo! Had a wonderful party though!

Uncle Dave arrived today, and can't wait to see Aiysha! She definitely cannot wait to see him!

Favourite Babies: Lamb Choppy

Meals: Raspberry and Chocolate. Apple Pie, BBQ, Chicken Wings, Mangos

2006-11-16 I Finally Like Mangos!

A: Mummy had a Funday for her work, and I had a great time! I got my face painted, climbed a climbing wall, and entered an egg and spoon race, where I thought the idea was to keep the egg on the spoon, and not run the fastest - I came last, only because I was so careful! We had lots of sausage sizzle, and sweeties!

Last weekend was the weekend I finally liked mangos! Mummy and Daddy bought a huge crate of ripe mangos this weekend from Wannaroo markets, and we've been eating them all week! I love them! There was also a fish market there - not as good as the one in Innaloo, but it is our closest, and we can get pink snapper!

Once again, we went for Dim Sum, which was really nice again - I had duck and chicken!

We went for the first time to a Swap Mart, which is exactly like an English car boot sale - we still don't know why it is called a swap mart! Mummy enjoyed it very much, and got a couple of tables.

I did some practice on my bike this weekend with Daddy. Also, when I was on the climbing frame, I climbed up the firemans pole, and this older boy shouted 'Hey, thats easy!'. I said no it's not. So he tried it, and could not get up the pole! Tee hee.

Daddy came on Tuesday to be a Parent helper at Kindy - probably the last one he will do before my new school, and it was fun! Mummy dropped us off, and we went to the big park to play. When we went in, I did a christmas puzzle with Daddy, then he was sent to work in the kitchen by Mrs Naz and Mrs Thornett. I was hoping Daddy was going to make the smiley faces again. After Daddy was introduced to everyone, I went to play, but came in especially to give Daddy a kiss and check up on his fruit cutting. He didn't like taking the seeds out of the watermelon Mummy gave us this morning! After the fruit, he came and played with us - chase, hide and seek, and carrying! My friend Emma was upset, and missing her mum, so Daddy cheered her up by chasing her. I then rang the bell to tidy up, and we all went to see Dingle and Dangle, the scarecrows looking after our plants. We actually made one of them at Kindy! We were growing Zucchinnis in bikinis, lettuce and beetroot. Once we did that, we went inside, and I had to choose 2 people to do play-doh with me and Daddy - I chose Hannah of course, and Emma because I thought she was a little sad today - Daddy was very proud of me! We make pancakes and hotdogs, and then I went to the drawing table and drew a picture of myself witha rainbow skirt.

Today, Hannah came to our house, and we went in the pool! We have put a cover over it to keep it warm, and it was! We had such fun with the whale, and Hannah and I kept falling off! It was so funny!

C: The mangos were amazing!

S: The mangos were amazing! Aiysha is growing up very quickly - beware of anyone trying to outsmart her verbally. When talking about why she had 2 tantrums, quote: "You two guys can talk about it, but I'm not going to listen"

Favourite Baby: Zella, Winnie the pooh, Lamb Choppy (Hannah's Baby she lent me until her birthday)

Meals: Mangos, Mousakka, Dim Sum, Schnitzel

2006-11-01 My 5th Halloween

A: It was great! I got biscuits, strawberry jam, and loads of chocolates! Last year, I got one sweet, this year I got so many! I am very happy, and so is Mummy and Daddy!

I wore my witch outfit made by Grandma Sue! Thank you Grandma! It still fits!

Meals: Moon Noodles, Chicken Schnitzel

2006-10-30 Bodyboarding!

A: This weekend was just brilliant! I had such fun, and I was soooo busy!

On Saturday, we had croisants for breakfast - always a great start! Then, we went straight to Mullaloo Beach to do some bodyboarding! Last year I did not like the waves, but a few weeks ago at Matilda Bay, I really wanted to bodyboard on the dolphin! It was a beautiful day, and I put on my wetsuit which still fit! Daddy didn't need to put his on, and neither did Mummy! I started off on some really small waves, and Daddy pulled my board along, and that was so much fun! I decided I wanted to go deeper, and catch bigger waves, so I did! I caught some really big waves and sometimes I didn't even need Daddy to pull me along! It took me some time to get use to the salt water getting into my eyes, but it was amazing fun! Mummy got some pictures and videos too, which were really funny! Next time, I'm going to surf even bigger waves! Daddy and I then did some Wakeboarding on our bodyboards - running along the shallow area, and the putting our boards down and then kneeling on the boards - that was really funny! We all laughed so much!

We went home for lunch, and the gardener came to look at our lawn - Mummy thought he was trying not to laugh at how bad our lawn was...he was nice though, and will help us regrow our lawn! Mummy then took me to Olivia's party in the afternoon, and I had such fun! Olivia and I ended up being best friends, and we stayed together the whole time at the party - we even saved each other's seats when we got up to get more food! I had lots of food and cake, and Noisy Nat was there playing lots of games!

Mummy then took me straight to Hannah's for my sleepover - I was so excited! We went straight to Scarborough for fish and chips, and we played in the beach until it was dark! That was funny! I slept in Hannah's room, but she got up to sleep with Bec. I woke up at 5.30am, but went back to sleep again.

I was very tired on Sunday, but still had the energy to run away from Daddy with Hannah! I was upset that she had to go, although Bec and Hannah did stay for lunch - we had sandwiches and Singapore Noodles. Mummy and Daddy insisted that I go in the car for a sleep, so we all went for a drive, and I fell asleep before we could see the sea...when I woke up, it was time to go to touch rugby with Daddy, while Mummy stayed at home to rest!

This was the first time I went to touch rugby, and I had such a great time! I ran around everywhere - with Josh and Jesse, and her brother, all of whom I beat at running races, and I also ran onto the rugby pitch to say hello to Daddy loads of times! When he came off during the breaks, I always looked out for him! It was so much fun, and Lin and Claire looked after me so well! I can't wait to go again! Daddy and I played the alphabet game on the way home, which was funny.

I had dinner, and then read a little before bedtime as I couldn't sleep. Mummy and Daddy have done so much work in the new bedrooms, and I gave them my approval!

C: Went for a lovely Thai meal in Leederville while Aiysha was at her sleepover at Hannah's. There was a Gay Pride Parade on in the middle of the city - some very interesting costumes and floats!

S: Moved all the logs from the garage to the back, tidied up the garage, and finished painting the spare room. We put blinds up in both rooms, and now, we can finally relax a little.

Meals: Beef Casserole, Singapore Noodles.

2006-10-27 Mosquito!

A: I killed my first mosquito last weekend - it was in the car on the way to Mullalloo Beach, and I thought it was going to bite me. Daddy asked me how I felt about killing the mosquito, and I said "Good!". Then he told me that killing things was not a good thing to do, and I should only do it if it is harmful to me or other people. He explained that I should not kill bees, even though they sting, because they do not sting people on purpose. I think I understand. There seems to be a lot of mosquitos about, so I will get a lot of practice...

Rosalyn has a new dog called Bella, but she does not like children very much. I hope she will like me soon. I don't know why she does not like children, but it may be because of her previous owners. I'm going to be extra nice to her!

C: Our new floor has been put down, and it looks lovely! Can't wait to do the other bedroom, and the new baby will love it! So will Lizzie! It is starting to get hotter now, but our house seems to catch the wind, which will be very refreshing in the height of summer!

S: Touch rugby season has started, and we have got a better team than last year, but we also went up a division, so it should be alot harder this year. We won our first friendly game, against a very 'loud' team, but lost to an 'A' grade team last night.

I also got my first mobile phone on Saturday - Duffy from the band gave it to me, so I had to use it, especially when me and Aiysha are going to see Western Force in February!

Meals: Beef Casserole, Cottage Pie

2006-10-21 Dolphin!

A: Went to Matilda Bay last weekend, and it was lovely! Saw a couple of clear jellies, but decided not to touch them. Daddy was trying to windsurf, but the people were not there today, so he was a little disappointed, but was happy again when he had a yummy cake. I had a lolly, and then we played on the jetty! I met a friend, and she let me play with her dolphin. The first thing I tried to do on it was do some bodysurfing - Daddy and Mummy were very impressed, and said that they were going to take me to Mullaloo Beach and teach me when it gets warm enough - they said the waves there were perfect to learn, and I can't wait!

Hannah was back at Kindy after her chicken pox - she had a few scars, but was really happy!

It was a really hot day today, but soooo windy - a branch off a big palm smashed to the ground when we were having lunch today, so we must watch out!

There are quite a lot of big spiders on our balcony at the moment - Daddy likes looking at them, and so do I. We think they are house spiders, which are not too bad.

C: Our lawn is becoming very hard work - a lot of weeds, even though we have treated it with weedkiller! Advice from Grandpa Arthur would be a great help!

S: Played our first 2 gigs this week - one was a competition which we won, and we are now in the semi-finals in November! We're doing ok, but a lot to improve upon!

Meals: Prawns, BBQ Lamb, Lettuce Pancakes, Moon Noodles

2006-10-09 Barbie!

A: We had 3 barbecues this weekend! It was brilliant! I ate so much food Mummy and Daddy was so proud of me!

Mummy made up my new pink and white furniture for my room, and it looks amazing! I am now so organised, and it should be a lot easier to tidy my room!

On Saturday, Daddy and Mummy did some reading with me, and I got upset with Daddy. He was trying to make me spell, then read words, and not helping me! After I cried a bit, I tried harder, and did some really good reading! The next time I do some reading, I will not get upset. I do need to practice more. We went to a floor shop to pick a new floor for the new baby's room - Mummy and Daddy could not agree, and so we took some planks back home to see, and then they found the perfect colour. It may be laid by next weekend! We went to Joondalup for shopping, and I got a new pair of sandals. We then had lunch in the shopping centre, which was very strange as it wasn't Dim Sim, and then we did our grocery shopping after Daddy got his hair cut. In the afternoon I chose to got to Trigg, as we haven't been there for a long time, and I fell asleep! Mummy also had a snooze, and Daddy went for a run along the coast in the sunshine. We then went to Trigg, and Mummy went for a walk while Daddy and I made 3 castles with 3 tunnels! We saw some fish in the water too - they seemed to be waving to us with their fins. It was really calm, and the tide was out - it was lovely! We had lovely marinated chicken for dinner - never had it before, and I ate loads. I was so proud that I did not have any cakes and ice-creams that I kept on telling Mummy and Daddy. I got my treat though, tee hee.

On Sunday we did some jobs in the morning as it was sooo windy outside! It was meant to be a hot day, and we were suppose to swim in our pool, but it was too windy and cold. After our jobs we went to swim at Joondalup Leisure Centre, and I went with Daddy on the huge slide 3 times! I also swam on my own around the river so many times! It was so much fun! Mummy came round with us, and the new born did really well swimming round too! A man had his keys stolen from the changing rooms, so we much look after our things there! After our barbie lunch Daddy and I played tennis (where I did running and hitting! I was doing really well!), and then played Boules, where we wrote our names on the balls. I won of course, Daddy needs more practice. Also talked to Lizzie on the phone, but she was interrupting my concentration in Boules! We decided to go to the Bennion for ice-cream and cakes. We then went walking on the rocks at Bennion Beach - it was so calm down at the beach, and it was lovely! We almost stayed for sunset, but had to go home for dinner. Booo! I helped Daddy with teh barbie in the dark, and then was in bed at 8pm! So late!

I grew some beans at Kindy, and I'm so proud of it! Daddy has yet to grow anything! Ha ha!

C: Starting to feel better now, I think. I took some iron, and I managed to swim my lengths! So that is good. It is a relief feeling better, and that it just gets better. now I can enjoy my pregnancy!

S: Aiysha did some brilliant running and hitting! She now is doing some really powerful hitting, and she is enjoying it!



Meals: Barbie Chicken, Barbie Lamb, Barbie Bacon and Eggs

2006-10-04 Our pool!

A: We finally swam in our pool! It was so funny! Mummy was not well from Friday until Monday, so me and Daddy had to keep ourselves busy over the long weekend! We did so many things! On Friday, Daddy took me to tennis, and I did some running aeroplane wings for the first time, and I did really well! I also hit Daniel a few times again, which made me laugh! We decided to risk going into our pool - it seemed a little cold, but we were really brave! Daddy got the video camera out, and was going to film me going in because he said it was too cold for him, but as soon as we were next to the pool, he decided to get changed and dived in with me! We ran out immediately to warm ourselves on the rocks, and then we dived in again! We did this so many times! We found one frog in the pool, and we thought it was Kelly, the frog who sits in our pergoda.

On Saturday we were going to Perth Zoo with Hannah! Beck was watching the Grand Final between Sydney Swans and The Eagles (the team I just decided to support), so we took Hannah to the zoo! We started off in African Savannah! Daddy pulled us around in a little buggy, and at first Hannah and I did not get out, but Daddy insisted we get out, and shouted 'All Aboard!' When we had to get in. We saw Giraffes, Rhinos, Elephants, Koalas, Echidnas, the biggest 6 meter crocodile underwater, fish, monkeys, pelicans, squirrels, meerkats, and so many more! It was amazing! I recognised so many of them! At one point, our buggy got stolen by some boys without us noticing, but a man on a bike found it for us. We also went on a huge merry-go-round, and we sat on the horses!

Hannah had a sleepover, and Daddy sat in our room again until we fell asleep. We asked him why he had to stay, and asked him to go, but he did not. We also woke up at 5.30, and Daddy again had to sleep in our room until 7.30. It was fun though. It was sad dropping Hannah off on Sunday, and she cried a lot. I had a good sleep at the strawberry park too.

On Sunday I went strawberry picking with Daddy again. I ate quite a lot of strawberries - oops. I also did some huge jumps off the swing! Daddy kept on moving the line I jumped to further and further away, but each time I jumped to it! I played catch on the climbing frame in the Edgewater park with big children! Because of playing lava, I could climb everything really easily, and the big kids couldn't catch me very easily! When they chased me on the sand, I was quicker than them! When I did get caught, Daddy and I were a team, and we caught someone else - it was the best game of catch ever! Afterwards, I met Grace who I met before - she is a few years older than me, but likes playing with me, and talking. I like her.

On Monday it was hot again and we decided to go in our pool again! This time we found 2 frogs! I named the second from Melly, and they swam around as we dived in! I got my bodyboard, and my noodle, and made a train using them, as I paddled on top of my bodyboard - it was really funny. I put on Daddy's rashy and called it my dressing gown - it was so warm! After that I went with Daddy to Mullaloo beach - there were so many people there! After playing lava in both playgrounds we walked along the beach as the sun went down - we played poison waves, and I threw sandballs at the waves to stop them! They were so powerful! We walked until the kiteboarder, then back.

I also went to Bunnings this weekend, and went into the park. I asked this girl if I could play with her, and she said 'No!'. Daddy asked me what was wrong, and I said that the girl did not want to play with me. The girl then went to Daddy and said that I couldn't play with her because I couldn't do the things she could, and started teasing me. She asked Daddy why I kept following her, and he said 'Because you keep teasing her'. She climbed up the slide, and Daddy told me to show her, so I ran up. She crawled through the monkey bars, so I did. She hung on the monkey bars, so I did AND climbed up to the platform. She tried to copy me, but struggled. Daddy then said 'Why don't you show her how to do a summersault?', so I hung on the monkey bars, and did my summersault. She could not do that, and I smiled at Daddy. I was very proud, and she stopped teasing me. Daddy was very proud and told me so, and told Mummy aswell. Daddy does not like people being mean to me...

C: I'm finally getting better now. I'm sad that I missed out on the pool this weekend, but hopefully next weekend it will be hot!

S: Thank you to everyone who send me lovely cards for my birthday! My presents included books on frogs and snakes, and a birdhouse for our garden - getting to be a bit like my Dad now...oh dear, hope I'm not showing my age!

Favourite Baby: Bella, Lucy and Softy

Meals: Lasagne, Chiken Wings, Duck Pancakes

2006-09-19 My Race!

A: I had my Kindy race last week, and I came second! I was so happy! The boy who came first was at least a year older than me! I also was faster than Hannah, but I should not talk about that in front of her Mummy says, as that is not nice. Mummy and Daddy were so proud of me. Daddy waited outside our house for me to tell him the news! Mummy filmed it, and we watched it so many time! I hope Daddy can put it on a DVD so we can send to everyone. I’ll ask him…

Last weekend we finished the painting in the office, and it looks amazing! We also had Peter come round to tell us about the new floor – the new baby is going to love his or her new room!

Went to the park on Saturday with Daddy after Bunnings, and we played lava! I did the high blue monkey bars all on my own, and I was so proud! Daddy was amazed! I also did some really tough routes around the park, and Daddy was even more amazed!

We did some tennis, cleaned the pool, and had lots of fun! Mummy and Daddy had omlette again – I told them they ALWAYS have the same thing, and they laughed.

On Sunday we had no lunch, so guess what we did? YEAH, I chose Dim Sum! I showed Mummy what I could do in the park – monkey along the high blue bars, and she thinks I really should go to gymnastics classes! Playing lava with Daddy has really made me do some very tricky things in the park!

Daddy went to play touch rugby, and me and Mummy did lots of gardening!

I tricked Mummy and Daddy today – when Mummy went out to Bunnings, I had 2 TimTams with Daddy, and when Daddy went to touch rugby, I had 2 TimTams with Mummy! They found out at dinner – they thought I was a very cheeky one! I still got a treat though…tee hee…

I love weekends, as I also get lots of treats!

C: Am starting to feel better now, finally. I get the odd day when I am exhausted, but other than that, I am feeling healthier! I am now slowing my swimming down though…

The weather is definitely warming up now, and it is lovely that our house keeps cool!

S: Dad’s autograph book sold for £208! Amazing! I think he will be looking for more things to put on eBay now! Even though he is meant to be getting rid of books, I think he may be hunting for more…

Favourite Baby: Waterbottle Bear, with lots of babies inside it!

Meals: Dim Sum, Mousakka, Moon Noodles