Au Revoir dad :(

Yesterday we said goodbye to Dad at the airport. The same terminal that we'd waited excitedly at two weeks ago was now shadowed by a  big grey cloud as we waved goodbye for another 7 months. Fin was distraught which left most of us in tears, one of the first emotional goodbyes of many no doubt.

In our attempt to restore normality and inject some sunshine back into our day we headed to the city for the Japan Festival where the kids had their faces painted and tried their hand at origami. Then us girls made our way to the shops for a bit of retail therapy. The beauty of having such little choice in Perth is knowing the shops that you do like will have something that fits/looks good, meaning trips to the mall are quick, easy and bearable for shopaphobic husbands. A quick whip around to Sportsgirl, Portmans and Witchery and I'd bagged a pair of black skinnies, a bag, top and undies....all in 45 mins. A personal record...

Glad you arrived home safely dad. Thanks for a lovely couple of weeks. We love and miss you and are counting the days till Christmas!

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Goodbye dinner at Swan Brewery...yum

Rotto

Our second trip to Rotto was every bit as good as the first. The boat ride across was a little bouncy but didn't produce the kind of vomit-inducing feelings I experienced on the last trip home. Mum and dad had a great time and everyone had a bash at snorkelling, enjoyed a pie or two and a few beers by the water.

The only fiasco was the bike hire. Jumpy gears, weak pedals and a couple of heavy kids in a trailer do not bode well for good temperaments, especially in 30 degree heat, as we soon discovered when trying to reach Parker Point in the afternoon. In the end we decided to shun our ambitious plan and settled for a little swim in a glorious spot south of the island.

Next stop Margaret River.

Sunshine happy people

This morning was spent at Kings Park with Kees, Emma, Charlie Pancake and their lovely friends. Once we'd managed to barge our way onto the communal BBQ's, Dan cooked up a mid morning feast and we lazed around on the shady green eating and drinking...our favourite past-time of late :)

Entertainment came in the form of Kees being attacked by the kids and a nearby wedding ceremony which was sadly tainted by the roar of the local bus and the dodgy bridesmaids dresses (which could have only been selected whilst the bride was under the influence). The kids spent most of it running, shouting and having fun which was lovely to see. They are so free and easy here, a major plus point in the campaign to stay.

This arvo we headed to Bluewater in Applecross - one of the many millionaire's lairs in Perth and packed to the brim with huge mansions overlooking the water. Kiddie entertainment came in the form of a huge pirate ship transformed into a play area that provided the perfect base for games of tag, hide n seek and stuck in the mud. The kids were smitten. We all were. Another great find for the family Green to re-visit again methinks.

I have a very important decision to make this week but tomorrow we're off to Rottnest so I shall put all life-changing thoughts on hold until Monday. There's pies to be eaten and snorkelling to be had! Roll on Sunday...




Bay & Mimm hang out





Jumping on Kees...again





injury number 1.





making grass heads





Heath Ledger memorial





Head chef ;)