A day off

Yesterday there was a teachers strike here so no school for Austin, and for a change we didn't have anything planned or anywhere to rush off to. So while the teachers were screaming and shouting down at Town Hall we had a lazy morning hanging round the house, then headed off to Lily's weekly swimming lesson. And I'm sure it was because Austin was there to watch her and she wanted to impress him but after trying hard all term (and not quite getting there) she finally got her torpedo dive perfect and they moved her up to the next level. Yay, well done baby girl!!!

The sun came out in the afternoon so when Steve got home we decided to start painting the cubby house, a job which we have been putting off for far too long, but with all the rain we've had lately it was turning green so it couldn't wait any longer. Steve and I got a lot of the first coat done (the kids gave up after about 10 minutes), but we both have a bad tendency to start things and not finish so let's see how long it takes us. Dad is coming up on the weekend so I'm hoping he'll take pity on us and finish it off!!!

 

there was more paint on her hands than the cubby but hey she had a lot of fun

Team Hulley working hard

We ended the day with a scooter ride and a play at the local park, something we don't seem to find the time to do enough these days with the rush of school, soccer training, gymnastics etc.
So thank you NSW Teachers Federation...

Madame Tussauds

We went into the city last weekend, for yet ANOTHER visit to the Aquarium. When we got there I saw that Madame Tussauds had opened next door, and as our season tickets also included entrance to there I dragged Austin in to have a look (Lily was fast asleep in the pram by this stage). It was actually pretty cool which completely surprised me, and Austin had a lot of fun with the props, especially the drum set (see video below), but afterwards he said "I didn't really like that, can we go to the Aquarium now". Spoilt...

Captain Cook

Mark Webbers car

Shane Warne

Slim Dusty - one for my Dad and Brian

Wolverine

Crunch...

My sister has a bit of an obsession with Autumn leaves and as we arrived home the other day I noticed that we'd built up quite a huge collection in our front yard. So I got Austin to sit down amongst them and told him to have a bit of fun...the photo quality isn't that great because they were taken on my phone but I still absolutely love them...

Golf Pro?

The local driving range offers free golf lessons on a Sunday afternoon and we have been meaning to take Austin for ages but something always seemed to come up. We finally made it last Sunday and he absolutely loved it, and was quite good at it, even if I do say so myself...

Player of the week

Ok so I know it doesn't really mean much in the 'lets make sure every kid gets a turn/prize society we live in' but I don't care - look at his face, he is so so proud of himself - and we are so proud of him - well done Scubba. xo

ballerina girl

Our little tomboy started ballet lessons the other day and surprisingly she actually loved it - apart from when we had to tie her hair back which always involves masses of tears and tantrums.
She may not be the most graceful dancer but she sure gives it a go, anyway it's all about having fun at this age - and the sticker she gets at the end of course...



Lily's take on 1st position, complete with a little belly grab



Happy Birthday Granny

xo