Showing posts with label adventures. Show all posts
Showing posts with label adventures. Show all posts

Sunday, June 12, 2011

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.


Friday, June 3, 2011

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!!

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Stuff

Oh. I miss our stuff.
Y'know-comfy mattresses and lounges. Toys for the kids. Cooking utensils and appliances.

The temporary housing is ..... adequate. But it definitely feels temporary.
3 months is a long time to be without stuff.
It's challenging. Sometimes in good ways and sometimes in kinda "tear your hair out" ways.

I suspect a lonely bout of gastro coupled with Anthony's first real working week has added to the challenge.

Today is good though. I have felt the sun on my back, the sand and the ocean on my toes and spied turtles from the park. Being outside with the family can chase away the sads rather quickly.
Now to endure Anthony's night shifts :O

Monday, May 23, 2011

Exploring

View off the jetty lookout at Pt. Hedland


Checking out one of the many playgrounds



Instant Family~some members are quieter than others!



Posing it up



Letting all that hair go wild in the wind


A happy Elijah Bear~before he was knocked over by Linkin on the swing and grazed his face :(