Liam's Playgroup Christmas Party

This was Liam's 1st Xmas party in Oz. They had a magician, and Liam got a balloon fishing rod made for him because his birthday is in December. Santa came to visit and handed out lollies (sweeties) to the kids. Liam had fun on the bouncy castles outside and we all felt that for $1 (about 40p) it was good and all the kids seemed to enjoy it (we do pay annual fees so some of that will go towards it too). Still really wierd all this xmas stuff in the heat!!!

Whiteman Park

Whiteman Park is a hugh park about 20mins inland from us. They have a railway with old steam trains and trams going round the park. There is a wildlife centre, which we have yet to visit, along with other museums and gift shops. They also have this great splash pool. It is only about knee deep, and completely enclosed so the kids are relatively safe, they think it is fab!! It is one of those places where everyone gets wet whether you want to or not!

Hillary's Beach

Some snaps of the boys swimming in the sea at Hillary's Beach.

Start of Oz Summer Time

This was at Hillary's beach Harbour. We went for dinner about 6pm and then stayed to watch the fireworks. The palce was absolutely mobbed. People were there with their chairs, tables, gazebos etc. Some looked as if they were there for the night. Liam wasn't very keen. He was sick in the cafe where we were watching them from. I don't know if it was nerves, too much salt water from earlier in the day or too rich choc ice cream after dinner. But nevertheless he spent the entire fireworks with his hands over his ears and his head buried in Joe's chest.

Some more photos of the air race, and well I guess everyone found it an exhausting day!