So I have added some photos - mainly care of Auntie Kate's Iphone. Some of them are from the Soccer medal ceremony right before we left Canada. There are some great ones of some of my family, and a couple in Australia.
Since moving into the house I have been sad at taking photos, but I know Mike's phone has some great ones. I will find the cord and put the photos from there on tonight.
I will also take some photos of our house, the yard, and the new car so you can all see the places we live, now out to have a second coffee in the sun now that I have the sand box and slide set up.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
October Update!!! Yes it is here
Well for all those people begging for an update here it is. I will try and add more photos then talk and try to keep up with posting once a month. Keep in mind I said TRY.
Our back yard in Perth
Our living room in Perth - Kids cuddling watching Lion King, a recent Disney Purchase
Sunday, September 25, 2011
A weekend in Perth
Wow - what a weekend. We spent time at the beach, reading and playing in the sand, and then today went to Lion King 3D, with Cassie and Marcus. Cassie did great, a little scared of Scar but for the most part great. Marcus did well considering his age and attention span. He sat through until about 30 minutes in and then I went a walked the lobby until Simba decided to go back to Pride Rock - not as much as I wanted to see, but not bad.
Tonight Cassie requested to be a pizza chef again, so off we went to the store, ham, pineapple 1000 lbs of cheese and sauce. Yummmm. She ate one piece under duress.......one day she will come home and devour food I am sure.
Marcus fell off the table today and gave himself the third fat lip of the week. I am seriously thinking a helmet or bubble wrap might be in order.
So excited to move into our house this week. Space, room, and a bathtub I am in heaven.
Well Mike is back at work getting ready for the week and my small seconds of computer time is up now that Cassie wants to play something - she is choosing, that usually takes 20 minutes.
Tonight Cassie requested to be a pizza chef again, so off we went to the store, ham, pineapple 1000 lbs of cheese and sauce. Yummmm. She ate one piece under duress.......one day she will come home and devour food I am sure.
Marcus fell off the table today and gave himself the third fat lip of the week. I am seriously thinking a helmet or bubble wrap might be in order.
So excited to move into our house this week. Space, room, and a bathtub I am in heaven.
Well Mike is back at work getting ready for the week and my small seconds of computer time is up now that Cassie wants to play something - she is choosing, that usually takes 20 minutes.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Perth News
Perth news, we are all surviving here, enjoying the day today as there was sun in the sky for the whole day....rain has been around for the past week or so.
We have a busy week coming up since we are moving into our rental house on Friday - thats right at long last our stuff is here and we have a place to put it. I cannot tell you how excited i am to have my couch, my bed and all my books along with the kids stuff too.
I sit here and am watching Anne of Green Gables, which I found on DVD last week. Ahhh does it bring back memories, and for any other fans out there, I am going to turn it off before Matthew dies, because I can not stand to weep so hard until I cannot breathe!
The other day Mike asked Cassie what colour Marcus was - we had been talking about animals before. She said |" He is not a colour because I love him" Out of the mouthes of babes. She is one smart girl.
Not much else new, just watching Marcus everyday running, jumping and being all boy all the time. Cassie is turning into a little grown up girl. Everyday astounding me with her stories and actions.
It is hard to believe that in less then 5 months we will be adding a new little one to the crowd, girl or boy who knows but either way a handful of fun I am sure.
We have a busy week coming up since we are moving into our rental house on Friday - thats right at long last our stuff is here and we have a place to put it. I cannot tell you how excited i am to have my couch, my bed and all my books along with the kids stuff too.
I sit here and am watching Anne of Green Gables, which I found on DVD last week. Ahhh does it bring back memories, and for any other fans out there, I am going to turn it off before Matthew dies, because I can not stand to weep so hard until I cannot breathe!
The other day Mike asked Cassie what colour Marcus was - we had been talking about animals before. She said |" He is not a colour because I love him" Out of the mouthes of babes. She is one smart girl.
Not much else new, just watching Marcus everyday running, jumping and being all boy all the time. Cassie is turning into a little grown up girl. Everyday astounding me with her stories and actions.
It is hard to believe that in less then 5 months we will be adding a new little one to the crowd, girl or boy who knows but either way a handful of fun I am sure.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Once a month - update
Hi all,
The few who still follow the worst updated blog. Sorry.
Things in Perth have been getting busy, we have joined a playgroup on Mondays, have library reading time on Friday mornings, and have bought a car, and rented a house in the last week.
Today I have been making arrangements for Cassie to start Kindy in February, like pre-school back home, and also trying to get both Cassie and Marcus into Swimming lessons.
Otherwise things here are good, apparently our shipment has arrived and now needs to be in quarantine for a couple of weeks. Only a little more time and then we will be into our place and settling in.
The kids are growing and thriving, Marcus is getting eye teeth and still believes most of the time sleeping is optional! He is climbing everything and does not think the word no means anything, except do it again.
Cassie is growing up quick, seeming older everyday. Her language and negotiation skills are impressive, and I think we will have a run for our money when she does really want something! Like Dora tickets, who is coming live in October. Yes, we are taking her.
All is well down under, we are getting adjusted and trying to make this feel a little like home.
Below are some photos - some at home and some since we've gotten here
Sunday, August 28, 2011
This is the life
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....
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 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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