Decorating Time

It's not December yet but the temptation to decorate the Christmas tree got too great for my mum. The kids had a great time. Alex is convinced this is the most beautiful tree in the world. I tend to agree with him.

Christmas Elves

My mum invited us over for dinner today and the kids got to decorate the Christmas Tree at her house. Some of the comments: Alex "We are the luckiest kids in the world because we get to decorate two trees - one here and one at our house"; Ella "Can I put the star on the top? Can I put the star on the top? CAN I PUT THE STAR ON THE TOP???!!!"; Charlotte "Look Nana, jingle bells"

Townsville Tourists

Today was wet, wet, wet! We decided to go to the Townsville Aquarium for the morning where we had convinced Ella that we could go underwater without getting our eyes wet. We walked through the glass tunnel and saw sharks, stingrays, a sawtooth shark and lots of Nemos and Dorys. It was lots of fun. Today is our last day in Townsville. We start the two-day journey back south tomorrow to see Bill for the first time in 4 weeks.

Turtle Treasures

Not the best lesson for my kids, I guess, but riding this turtle was a bit of fun.

Fishies, Mummy!

Charlotte was speechless. This dosn't happen often. She loved looking at all the little fishies.

Under Water Withough Getting Wet

Charlotte, Ella, Alex and Nanna making friends with a friendly grouper.

Poser on the Jumping Castle

I think Alex is a bit used to being asked to "Look at me and smile".

Ball Pit Pandamonium

This big pit full of balls was in the play area for 0-3 year olds, but Alex is never too old to hang out with his little sister (at least one of them).

More Far North Fun

Today we went to Lollipops Playland with Shannon and her two little boys, Nate and Lincoln.

Learning A New Game

Aunty Brenda taught Alex how to play Patience without using a computer. It's easier to cheat.