Monthly Archives: September 2008

Swimming in the Rain

Given that it’s still fairly warm, swimming is still high on Ella’s agenda.  Alan took them in the pool yesterday afternoon, I think largely for his own amusement! Charlie relaxing by the pool Ella pushing Alan in (she wasn’t expecting … Continue reading

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The Start of the Rain

Unfortunately since we arrived the forecast has gone downhill and the rain (showers) started on Tuesday.  Ella & Charlie didn’t care so here they are playing in the pool during the showers. On Tuesday afternoon we drove up to Port … Continue reading

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Water, water more water!!!

Our first day and all Ella & Charlie want to do is play in the pool or go to the beach so naturally we were obliging parents!  We drove into Cairns and went to Muddy’s children’s park/water play on the … Continue reading

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Trinity Beach

We arrived on holidays on Sunday afternoon and it was a pleasant shock to the system to discover it was 28 degrees given that we’ve become used to the Melbourne winter in the last few months!!  We’ve hired a car … Continue reading

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Foxtel

I’m beginning to wonder about the merits of our foxtel subscription – Alan decided it was critical to his life to have Setanta sports but right now I’m listening to him getting very passionate (read upset) as Scotland play Macedonia … Continue reading

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I Like to Sing

We took Ella & Charlie to see Justine Clarke (of playschool) in concert this morning and it was fantastic.  They both took a few songs to get into the swing of it but then a few favourites ‘I Like to … Continue reading

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A New Park

We discovered a new park to play in this afternoon which is only 2 blocks from our house, hard to believe we’ve lived there for 2.5 years and not realised it was there.  Ella & Charlie were excited to explore … Continue reading

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Dora the Explorer

Is it Ella or is it Dora???????  When she decides to dress-up as Dora she gets very confused as to whether she wants us to call her Ella or Dora and it can lead to lots of tears and frustration … Continue reading

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Preparing for Holidays

We’ve been throwing things towards the suitcase this week as we prepare to head up to Queensland on Sunday for some sun.  Ella & Charlie were delighted to try on some snorkelling equipment!! K

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