The Great Australian Run
As part of the Great Australian Run (which Alan is running in tomorrow) there is a 2km family race for kids aged 3-12. Ella ran in it this morning. She had great fun and was so proud to have her own running number! It was amusing to watch as some parents were taking it way too seriously….
Heading to the race
William & Ella getting in some practice runs
Poppy & Ruby
Fantastic Face-Painting
Pre-Race
Last Minute Preparations
Our Cheeky Tiger
Almost at the Finish – Go Ella!!!!!
Post-Race Proudly displaying their medals (Jenni with William and Alan with Ella)
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Photos from the Park
We spent some time in Cowderoy park yesterday afternoon with Roberta & Zoe and Danielle, Jake & Cameron. Roberta took some great pictures:
Ella pushing Zoe on the swing
Poppy with Grandad
Grandma with Ruby
Charlie with Jake
Ruby & Poppy
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Ruby & Poppy’s 12 Month Assessment
Ruby & Poppy saw the maternal health nurse for their 12 month assessment this morning (although due to confusion with the admin staff they shouldn’t have had it until they are ‘corrected age’ 12 months at the end of Dec!!). So, here’s how they measure up:
Ruby
weight – 9.345 kg
length – 71 cm
head – 46.1 cm
Poppy
weight – 9.695 kg
length – 71.4 cm
head – 46 cm
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Family Pictures
Just a few pictures from the last couple of weeks:
Grandma & Ruby
Poppy driving the ‘big red car’
Ella the Hairdresser
Love for Grandad
Cheeky twosome
Charlie at breakfast
Princess Poppy
Princess Ruby
Ruby
Olivia & Ella
Ella
First Beach Trip of the Season
We took a drive down to Rickett’s point this morning to the beach with Kaylene, Harvey & Toby. It was a first for Ruby & Poppy and they loved splashing in the water. Ella, Charlie, Harvey & Toby were delighted to explore the rockpools and they caught 9 crabs!
Poppy
Ruby & Poppy
Ruby
Poppy
A Very Hot trip to the Zoo
Grandma & Grandad took a very happy Ella & Charlie to the zoo yesterday. They seemed to cope well despite the heat (31) but the grandparents definitely looked a little weary when they got home around 4. As you can see Charlie took an impromptu nap on a bench in the zoo and Ella snoozed on the tram on the way home.
Cooling Down…..
Full of Mischief
Scared of the ‘crocodile’
Fearless….
Heat & Excitement took their toll on Charlie
It’s Our Party and We’ll Make as Much Mess as we Want to!!!
We had a little party in the park for Ruby & Poppy’s birthday and judging by the pictures they enjoyed their cakes!
Poppy & Ruby
Happy Birthday to Us!!
Ruby
Poppy
Ruby
Poppy
Poppy & Ruby
Happy Birthday Ruby & Poppy
I can hardly believe its been a year since the VERY early arrival of Ruby & Poppy. Its been a challenging year to say the least but lots of fun too. We had a lovely day yesterday with Grandma & Grandad arriving in the morning and then Auntie Jill, Uncle Dave, Auntie Mhairi & Uncle Harry joining us for dinner later. The girls got so many beautiful presents so thanks to everyone!!
Still No Running for Me
OK, what was initially diagnosed as a strain in my hip flexor muscle now turns out to be a stress fracture in the hip joint plus some tears in the muscle thanks to an MRI last week. The good news is that I’m able to keep fully mobile (except no running) but the bad news is that I need to have surgery to repair the tears once the fracture stabilises. Thank goodness mum & dad are coming!
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Around the Bay in a Day
Today in Melbourne 15000 people are taking part in ‘Around the Bay in a Day’. The event allows anyone to participate in the country’s largest single day bike ride around Port Phillip Bay with 250km, 210km, 100km, 80km and 50km ride options. Jill is doing the 210km and she called me when she’d made it to the ferry(in 3hrs 45 min) to cross from Sorrento to Queenscliff before setting off again. She was in great form although a bit sore!! OK so this update is a bit late but she did it!!!!!! Unfortunately she got a puncture 20k out from the finish which delayed her a bit but she managed in around 7.5 hours. Her first reaction was never again but that’s changed during the week and she’s going to put herself through it again (with more training) next year.
A map of the route is below:
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