Stairway to the Moon

First up, the moon on the west coast is AHHHHHH-mazing!! couple that with a natural phenomenon called "Stairway to the Moon" where a full moon rises over a (very) low tide and you get this ....
Alas, our camera did not have the proper capabilities to take our own photos so this is a google image. However it was so cool to watch a staircase leading to the moon appear, even just the huge moon rising was beautiful. It looked like a ball of lava erupting out of the sea.

We thought we had sufficiently worn out the kids with lots of park play, beach adventuring and a BBQ dinner but there was still alot of whining "that the moon should just hurry the frick up" as we waited on the newly constructed viewing platform.
There was silence though when the action started, well all except Scott who provides a 24/7 running commentary on life and every thought that pops into his head.
Linkin was frustrated that we ouldn't actually walk up the stairs to the moon and thought the whole thing was a rip off.
But Anthony and I managed a wee moment amongst the kid wrangling to squeeze each others hand and reflect on life.

We are going to check out a possible permanent house in a few days so fingers crossed it is ok. I can't wait for my own bed!!

photo updates

Al Fresco Bubble Bath

The Big Wheelbarrow

Fossicking for shells

Catching a ride from one of the locals

The Coastline eaten away by the high salt content

Despite this looking like a floating log, It is definitely our first turtle sighting...but you'll have to take our word on it.

Ready, Aim, Fire!!

Making a cake the old fashioned way. Y'know by hand, in a makeshift mixing bowl.

first break

We are coming to an end of Anthony's first 6days off and I have to say it is far more relaxing than cramming all the things you have to do, want to do and some relax time into a weekend.

We checked out the beach at Cooke point which happens to be a clothing optional beach. It was deserted the day we went (bugger) and as there is the possibility of salt water crocs in the area I don't think there would be too many nudie beach goers there.
The kids collected enough beach treasure to start our own beach, watched hermit crabs and dared to get their feet wet-all while watching for crocs!!
The high tides bring in amazing shells and other treasures so it is a great place to get some sun while the kids fossick.
We capped off that day with the playground and icecream after which Eli slept for about 4hrs!! Although he did end up succumbing to the gastro bug that night :(

Scott and I went and hung out at the library together for his first book club meeting but it was postponed so we took the opportunity to have some one on one time while Anthony was at the park with the other two.
It is so rewarding for both Anthony and I to be able to truly share the parenting. Everyone is happier, less stressed and the kids are enjoying spending time with both of us.

We did have a great day planned today.... cartooning workshop followed by the pool but alas Linkin has been the next victim of the gastro :( so we are hanging out together while Anthony and Scott have some chill out time together at his cartooning workshop. We'll leave the pool for tomorrow with our fingers crossed!!