Living in Australia has been pretty good so far, some bumps and issues, but that all seems small when on Saturday we went down to the beach, had lunch, played in the sand, threw the kids into the water, and just relaxed. The winter you say, well hopefully by this time next year I am not thinking this is so cold we need boots!!
Looks like we are going to be back on the house hunt in the next couple of weeks, and I am hopeful that there will be some great options to choose from. I am very ready for a yard, as Cassie says when we pick up Mike, and she runs on the grass infront of his office "Mommy I miss grass" not a kid ready for the bricked outside patio we have now.
Mike is working hard, and enjoying life. We went for a wonderful dinner for our anniversary on friday, right on the water, which would be prettier in the light. This week I am off to find a moms group, swimming lessons and something for me to do by myself!
Well I will try and get some photos up in the next couple of days....
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Sunday, August 7, 2011
A Weekend in Perth
This weekend was the first here in Perth that was good weather, so we decided to make the most of it. First thing Saturday morning, we headed out to go to Kings Park, a huge green beautiful park in the heart of the city. It is bordered by the river, and it just stunning old growth forest. Before we got there, though we needed a car! Yes, my fellow right hand side drivers I was going to make the plunge. Walking distance is good, but with 2 kids, a stroller, and 1000 lbs of gear always I was ready to have some help in the Shirpa department!!
Off we went to the car rental, and after a few dollars and a Canadian drivers license was exchanged I was off. Mike bravely walked back with the kids since we were just blocks from the house, we still needed to install the car seats. I drove, without any issues, but mind you it was a one way and I only had to turn for our block, but at no time did I freak out and drive into crazy traffic, as once I had a sister do!!
Well off to the park we went, walking as it is close and the kids needed the time outside. Stopped for a flat white (Aussie Latte) and we were off. We went to an area aptly named Sticky Beaks, and experienced one of perths thousands of kids areas. Cassie played in a ship and on a castle. Marcus ate sand and learned he too could go down the slide. Swings and running were done by both. On the way out we grabbed a little lunch Cassie and Marcus both gobbling down meat pies after generating a huge appetite.
We headed home to meet the lady who was bringing a wooden cot - crib and a high chair. Marcus seems to be having issues sleeping and given we have 2 months until his furniture gets here we figured it would not hurt to have him in a crib, so far little change on the sleeping But I still have hope.
Today we woke up excited to go out, and somewhat leery to try this driving thing for a distance beyond the immediate vicinity. It was supposed to rain so we decided against the zoo and went for the aquarium instead. All the way up to Hillarys Boat Harbour - a location 30 minutes away. Into the car we got, 4 people, 2 car seats, our trusty stroller, which is starting to groan in complaint and a backpack full of emergency rations and diapers. Well the drive was great, I drove there, and besdies the one time turning left I hit the curb it was great. A little crazy when at one of the many traffic circles, and sometimes scary when turning across traffic, but we made it in one piece. We got to the spot and were amazed to see yet again another huge area for kids, many restaurants, and a beautiful beach. Off we went for food first and then Cassie asked to go to the beach. Off came the shoes and the socks and up rolled the pants. In to the water she went, a little cautious, but feet in the water. Marcus on the other hand could not wait for me to get his shoes off, and walked right in, deep enough I had to take his pants right off to dry. We played for a while and then headed to the Aquarium. We saw Sharks, StingRays, turdles, baby Crocks, and so many fish. All of us were asstonded to see the underwater moving sidewalk that took you into the tank where the sharks lived. They swam right over our heads!! Very cool.
Well that was our weekend, I managed to make Lasagna using I think a broiler pan, and a vegtable peeled for grating cheese, but it tasted great in the end.
Miss you all love
The Varners
Off we went to the car rental, and after a few dollars and a Canadian drivers license was exchanged I was off. Mike bravely walked back with the kids since we were just blocks from the house, we still needed to install the car seats. I drove, without any issues, but mind you it was a one way and I only had to turn for our block, but at no time did I freak out and drive into crazy traffic, as once I had a sister do!!
Well off to the park we went, walking as it is close and the kids needed the time outside. Stopped for a flat white (Aussie Latte) and we were off. We went to an area aptly named Sticky Beaks, and experienced one of perths thousands of kids areas. Cassie played in a ship and on a castle. Marcus ate sand and learned he too could go down the slide. Swings and running were done by both. On the way out we grabbed a little lunch Cassie and Marcus both gobbling down meat pies after generating a huge appetite.
We headed home to meet the lady who was bringing a wooden cot - crib and a high chair. Marcus seems to be having issues sleeping and given we have 2 months until his furniture gets here we figured it would not hurt to have him in a crib, so far little change on the sleeping But I still have hope.
Today we woke up excited to go out, and somewhat leery to try this driving thing for a distance beyond the immediate vicinity. It was supposed to rain so we decided against the zoo and went for the aquarium instead. All the way up to Hillarys Boat Harbour - a location 30 minutes away. Into the car we got, 4 people, 2 car seats, our trusty stroller, which is starting to groan in complaint and a backpack full of emergency rations and diapers. Well the drive was great, I drove there, and besdies the one time turning left I hit the curb it was great. A little crazy when at one of the many traffic circles, and sometimes scary when turning across traffic, but we made it in one piece. We got to the spot and were amazed to see yet again another huge area for kids, many restaurants, and a beautiful beach. Off we went for food first and then Cassie asked to go to the beach. Off came the shoes and the socks and up rolled the pants. In to the water she went, a little cautious, but feet in the water. Marcus on the other hand could not wait for me to get his shoes off, and walked right in, deep enough I had to take his pants right off to dry. We played for a while and then headed to the Aquarium. We saw Sharks, StingRays, turdles, baby Crocks, and so many fish. All of us were asstonded to see the underwater moving sidewalk that took you into the tank where the sharks lived. They swam right over our heads!! Very cool.
Well that was our weekend, I managed to make Lasagna using I think a broiler pan, and a vegtable peeled for grating cheese, but it tasted great in the end.
Miss you all love
The Varners
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