Hello

Hello Courtney and Brooke.

It is so nice to be able to reply to your posts.

I am Dawn--Pa's sister.

I visited in Perth, last September and met you.

I love reading about all your adventures---and the photos are lovely.

Keep it up.

             Love Aunty Dawn

              

 

K

Pa's Puppy

Today Grandma, Pa and Dad went to have a look at a litter of puppies - one of which will be Pa's new friend. Although we don't know exactly which one Pa will end up with, this little fella is a front runner.

We think that thecranegirls will be very excited when the puppy is allowed to come home, mid August.

Brooke Goes to Bussleton

Brooke has heading off for her own special little holiday with Nana and Grandad in Busselton. We hope there are enough patches of nice weather for them to get outdoors.

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Courtney's Karratha Capers

Hi there Crane girls fans

This is CJ’s aunty Jodie here – just thought I would fill you in on Courtney’s trip. Unfortunately Courtney herself is far too busy…..

Phew – what a busy week it has been ! We think Courtney has had a lovely time, enjoying morning teas, lunches and dinners, playdates, and even a spot of girly retail therapy with Aunty Tarita. We have been to the best parks in Karratha and Dampier, and enjoyed some fun holiday activities like the super fun day and movie excursion at the Karratha Entertainment Centre. The highlight of Courtney’s trip would have to be her weekend trip to the beach shack with the O’Briens. Courtney caught a fish and even got to drive the boat ! Today has been a nice quiet day at home with Cameron and Mackenzie – if you count decorating the house with streamers and banners, making muffins and hosting morning tea for the neighbours and doing a wide range of scientific experiments as a quiet morning ! Tomorrow we going up to Samson for 2 nights, for some yummy fish and chips and park play. We may even use the spa (if it is heated)…

Signing off on behalf of Courtney

Aunty Jodie x

Brooke's Doing Fine

While Courtney is away, Brooke is doing fine. Last night she gave Dad a long, very long, and detailed account on how to play Pokemon on the Nintendo. Today Pa took her for a ride almost all the way to Hillarys Boat Harbour and tomorrow Grandma is taking her to the cinema to watch Ice Age III.

Dad is also booked in for another Mario Kart challenge after work tomorrow.

CJ goes to the Shack

Courtney went out to the shack with some of her cousins. She was lucky enough to drive the boat and she caught her biggest fish to date - a fingerprint. It certainly sounds like she had fun playing on the beach and around the rocks. No really sure if she was very keen on the drop toilet though.

Appears Uncle Gavin has taught her the fisherman's focal length trick

At the helm - can in hand.

Courtney's big trip

Today Courtney left on her big trip to Karratha, flying there all by herself.

She is so excited and has no idea how much Brooke and Mum are going to miss her. Brooke was laying on the tightest cuddles at the airport. We thought she was going to crack a rib, not wanting to let Courtney go.

Dad's House

Today Dad's house settled.

The girls glanced around and quickly worked out that as the two spare rooms are identical, there was no point getting excited about who had what. They seemed to like running up and down the hill in the back yard more than anything else.

A Long Ride

Today the girls went on a really long ride - more than 3 kilometers.

Brooke is really getting her confidence on the bike.

Worn Shoes

Most people notice how Brooke spends most of her time on her tippy toes. The sole of her shoes proves it.