Sunday, 30 November 2014
Happy Birthday Hannah
16 sweaty kids at FlipOut trampoline center and one rainbow cake that was almost my undoing. Can't believe she's 8!! Crazy.
Wednesday, 26 November 2014
Good morning!
Love my new alarm clock that visits me every morning on the patio off the bedroom. So much better than a blaring clock! No Snooze button though :)
Tuesday, 18 November 2014
Some signs summer is here in Sydney
1. Weather goes from this...
... to this in about 5 mins. Note it was still sunny where we were sitting, the storm pretty much rolled in from behind us and had passed us before we knew it. We were still baking in the sun while lightening crashed down in crazy forks on the headlands across the bay from us.
4. You start to see some seriously creative BBQing (those are indeed beer bottles holding up that grill)
9. School field trips, Sydney-style. Maths on the Beach!
10. More trips to the zoo. Its hard to tell in this picture (blame the disorganized photographer for not getting my phone out in time to catch the action) but Hannah FINALLY got picked to have the bird steal a gold coin from her hand. Now those 20 trips to the Bird Show at Toronga have finally paid off!
11. Stinky gym has been swapped for Pilates on the Beach
... to this in about 5 mins. Note it was still sunny where we were sitting, the storm pretty much rolled in from behind us and had passed us before we knew it. We were still baking in the sun while lightening crashed down in crazy forks on the headlands across the bay from us.
That's celsius by the way for all you Americans (= 97 F)
2. All parenting skills go out the window after a few drinks at the beach (yes, they are building sand castles with our empty beer bottles)
3. A sea of sun shelters ruins the landscape at the beach but reminds you that Australia is the skin cancer capital of the world.
5. Sculptures by the Sea returns. This one was my favorite, entitled "We're Frying Out Here". For other great examples of the amazing art displayed in the most beautiful venue on earth, go to http://www.sculpturebythesea.com/Home.aspx
6. One is talked into going to Luna Park. Again and again.
7. You start to see more Rainbow Lorakeets and less possums
8. The Jacaranda trees are back! That's the view from our new living room by the way. How awesome is that?!
9. School field trips, Sydney-style. Maths on the Beach!
10. More trips to the zoo. Its hard to tell in this picture (blame the disorganized photographer for not getting my phone out in time to catch the action) but Hannah FINALLY got picked to have the bird steal a gold coin from her hand. Now those 20 trips to the Bird Show at Toronga have finally paid off!
11. Stinky gym has been swapped for Pilates on the Beach
Thursday, 13 November 2014
Brekkie Balmoral Style
Mommy-Abbey breakfast at the beach before school while Hannah creates musical miracles at band practice.
Sunday, 2 November 2014
The Australians are getting the hang of Halloween
Our third Halloween in Australia was the best yet. This American tradition is really starting to catch on here in Sydney. You still have to walk forever to amass any sensible amount of candy as only every 10th house or so is giving out treats, but it's better than our first year when we thought we must have gotten the date wrong. Despite the noticeable lack of candy, you can't beat Trick or Treating in flip flops. There are no ski jackets ruining the perfect costume here!
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