Toy Story in 3D

Luca really hasn't been to the movies at the cinema before so it was with a lot of ambition that I took him to the Toy Story double feature. Added complexity in that it was the 3D version so he had to wear glasses the entire time. But with a monster tub of popcorn for help he did exceptionally well to make it through about three hours of movies without a single complaint, he just said about 3/4's the way through the second movie we can watch the rest at home dad and he got up to leave.... and so we were off.

Bad light, no flash and a phone camera but you get the idea from the photo... we had a lot of fun, as did Luca's Buzz Lightyear and Woody action figures who came with us.

Zoo

As one of Scout's Birthday presents we got an annual family pass to the Sydney Zoo.  The zoo is only about 20 min. from our house, has fantastic exhibits and amazing views over the Sydney Harbor.  It was a cool and cloudy day when we went, but the kids had a blast.  Here are a few pics from our trip.  I am sure with an annual pass we'll have many more pics to share! -kel

One

Today Scout turned one.  My how quickly this last year has gone.  Here she is this morning enjoying a yummy breakfast.  She is cheeky and adorable, super cuddly and one of the happiest kids I know.  Her curls are turning a redish blond and growing so long that barrettes or piggy tails are now a daily must.  We love you Scouty, here is to another fantastic year! -kel

Super Mark

9:30 PM last night, kids in bed, washing up finished, time for a Sunday night movie, that was until we were interrupted by a visitor…  

Mark pulled off a minor miracle, proved his true and unwavering love for me and fought off a lizard running around our house with a toy reindeer. Seriously people this was funny stuff, the lizard was like a speed demon at one point running all over our ceiling.  

Have I mentioned how much I LOVE Mark lately? He is funny, really funny fighting a lizard with a toy reindeer, and super handy to have around when it comes to reptile repellent.

I didn't capture last night on film, but with skills like these I felt this photo did Mark's super awesome-ness justice!–kel  

(ps neither the reindeer nor the lizard were harmed)

Swing

Scout loves the swings, here she is today having a blast. Below with Luca on the slide, looking at that sibling love. -kel

North Curly Park

We are lucky to have a number of awesome playgrounds within walking distance of the house. While the park at North Curl Curl Beach is not the one we get to most often we have been making our stops there over the years.

from our garden

This year we've tried a few veggies in the garden.  

We've had great success with lemons and oranges and have now branched out to spring onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, broccoli and jalapenos.  So far everything has been fantastic, we are now harvesting the tomatoes and have just pickled the last of the cucumbers. We are loving every moment of summer and our new veggies are keeping both Luca and Scout gowing like weeds. -kel