Monthly Archives: September 2008

Charlie in his Bed

We moved Charlie into his bed tonight.  After a few unsuccessful attempts over the last few weeks he settled and went to sleep without us having to move him back into his cot.  This should be the end of his … Continue reading

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Charlie’s First Football Game

Alan, Charlie, Ella & I went to watch Melbourne Victory vs Queensland tonight with Neil at Telstra Dome.  It was Charlie’s first football match (soccer to our Australian friends) and he was in awe for the first while.  It didn’t … Continue reading

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The Wind in the Willows

We headed into the city this morning to the ACMI in Federation Square, the tram ride was an instant hit!  We met Kaylene with Harvey & Toby and watched Wind in the Willows which was on as part of the … Continue reading

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Welcome new baby Mansell

My good friend back home, Joanna, welcomed the arrival of another son last week (Sept 18th) so I just want to say congratulations to her, husband Rob and big brother Wilbur.  He is as yet unnamed so I’ll update the … Continue reading

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Dora Live

Yesterday afternoon Ella & I went to ‘Dora’s Pirate Adventure’ live show at Vodafone Arena (I know you all wish you were there too!!!!) with her friends Maddie, Kerrigan & Trace plus mums.  She seemed to enjoy it once she … Continue reading

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Trinity Beach

This morning we headed down to the local beach, it was beautiful.  Alan has been doing some morning runs along the sand……rather him than me!! K

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An Afternoon by the Pool

We spent a lazy afternoon around the pool before heading into Palm Cove in the late afternoon.  It’s a beautiful little resort with a lot more happening than Trinity Beach. Independence Playing Playing in the beach park at Palm Cove … Continue reading

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Hurray for the Sun

At last the rain broke on Thursday morning so we headed back to the zoo for a more relaxed stroll around and to see all the things we missed.  Feeding the Kangaroos (Charlie was fearless) Driving (Charlie wanted to be … Continue reading

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A New Baby

Huge congratulations to our friends Alasdair & Hilda and of course big sister Ciara on the arrival of new baby Tom on Sept 11th.  We look forward to meeting him…….hopefully soon!! K, A, e & c

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Cairns Tropical Zoo

We’d promised Ella that we’d go for ‘Breakfast with the Koalas’ at the zoo this morning and yes, we woke up to pouring rain!  The pictures say it all in terms of the weather! Charlie with Wanita Ella with Wanita … Continue reading

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