James goes home

James' holiday at Grandma and Pa's house has come to an end. Yesterday, Grandma and Pa took the kids to the museum and Sizzler for dinner. Both were obviously a hit.

Face Painting

Well, it was suppose to be face painting - but evidently the got carried away and the session soon became body painting...

Australia Day

The Perth Eye

... or whatever it is called. Today Jame's Aunty Jude came and took James, the girls and Dad out for the day. We went on the new observation ferris wheel on the Perth foreshore, Hungry Jacks for lunch and then off to the cinemas to watch Bolt in 3D.

A pretty good day all up.

James Arrives

Cousin James has come to Perth for a holiday with his Grandma and Pa - and the Crane girls.

After a little confusion at the airport, the girls met James and then it was off home for a quick bite of lunch and then 10 pin bowling. Courtney won by a single point over James with Brooke two points behind James - very close. Brooke and James both got a strike and CJ a couple of spares.

Historical Moment

Barak Obama becomes President of the United States of America.

Historical Event

Barack Obama is inaugurated as the President of the United States.

Big News

We know it has been a long time since the last post. Dad is working at it and there will be some photos and stories very soon. That said - the big news today is that the girls have a new cousin. Xavier Hunt arrived safely today. Uncle Peter and Aunty Kirstie are both doing well, as is their beautiful baby boy. We all know that the girls will be very keen to lend a hand where they can. Congratulations!

Jurien Bay

This weekend the girls went with Dad to see the Ando's in Jurien Bay. They had a great visit to the beach, CJ was a little concerned about swimming in the ocean but she faced her fear with little steps - who knows, she may like it one day.

That night the girls made a party for the adults. Indoor soccer and pin the wings on the butterfly. A great night.

The tooth

Brooke's loose tooth had been giving her grief for days and days - it had to be the most stubborn thing known to any little girl. Mum and Dad took the girls to Thai for dinner and Dad was just about to shout down Brooke for getting off her chair and making too much noise in the restaurant... then he worked out she was shouting "My tooth" whilst picking it up off the floor.

The gap that has been left appears huge. Brooke looks like a title fighter at the moment.

The tooth fairy left two dollars - and the tooth at Brooke's request.

Underwater Camera

The girls started the year with giving Dad's new camera a work out. We'll soon proove if Olympus' claim of water/shock/dust proof is legit.