First day

First day back at Preschool.  He was very excited to get back and see all his friends and meet some new ones.  He will go three days this year in lead up to Kindergarten next year.  

 

Australia Day

We went to the Botanical Gardens for Australia Day to see all the boats racing on the harbour.  It was lovely to sit there in the gardens and just soak up the atmosphere and celebrate what a great country we live in.

Uwe in Japan

I was in Japan skiing with friends celebrating JJ's 40th birthday. Niseko is the powder capital of the world without doubt, snow meters high and wonderful powder conditions. Niseko village is more or less run by Australians. Most times you share a lift with a stranger you just talk about the suburb in Melbourne or Sydney you are from. Japanese food is just sensational and there are a lot of restaurant and bars we went to. One of them even had a fridge door as an entry. It was great to catch up with friends, tasting Japanese whiskey (which is pretty good) but I missed my family a lot. Next time skiing I'll take them along.    

Watercolour paints

Painting, colouring and drawing are some of the kids most favourite things to do at home.  They just love it.

Sleepover

While Uwe was in Japan, the kids had a sleepover at Grandma and Grandpas for a couple of days.  They had fun at the playground and went to Featherdale Wildlife Park and fed the kangaroos and patted the koalas and even a snake.  While they had fun, Mummy spent time at the beach, went to the movies and had a lovely massage and facial. 

Darling Harbour

A trip to Darling Harbour to play in the playground and have a ride on the carousel. Lot of fun.

Playground

Fun at the playground

Beach

Headed down to the beach to enjoy this hot summer and have some fun in the water and sand before Uwe heads to snowy Japan.

Pool

Enjoying a hot summers day in a little pool at home.  So much fun!

At home

Enjoying some time at home.  Playing blocks or with the train tracks.  Doing puzzles or playing games. Playing in the backyard, climbing trees, having picnics.  Enjoying watching the kids grow more independent and they are the best of friends.