Not much to report

Today the girls went to Holly's 4th birthday party. It was a fairy party so the girls got to dress up in their outfits (photos on the other page)

It starts early

Today, Mum showed Dad how Courtney had collected over $70.00 in birthday, Christmas and Tooth Fairy money. Courtney wanted to go to the shops and spend $10.00 on buying some magnets. Like all good young ladies, she ended up coming home from the shops after spending 3 times more than she had planned. CJ spent $35.00 odd dollars on buying a board game.

Dad is now banned on taking Courtney shopping. Rightly so as Mouse Trap, the board game she bought has about 30 small parts and if a single piece goes missing it won't work. Not to mention that it's a little bit advanced for Brooke and there are bound to be some arguments coming up.

Donnybrook

Over the last few days, the girls have been down South. On Saturday we drove down to Donnybrook where the girls got to meet Isobelle and Aidan. The girls had a really great time, playing, feeding the neighbour's chickens and what ever else we could find to do. Dad had a good time drinking the local moonshine.

On Sunday we all took a day trip over to Nannup and had a BBQ (sometimes in the rain) at Barrabup Pool. The girls had a great time helping collect firewood, throwing dead leaves in the air and trying to catch marron with sticks. Both the girls were quite amazed that food could be cooked over a fire.

On the way home today, we dropped in an saw Dad's boss. Whilst playing there we found out that Courtney is above par with a hula-hoop.

Courtney's Birthday

Courtney seems to have had a great day. One of the special highlights was when she let Brooke open one of her presents, for no other reason than wanting Brooke to feel apart of it. I doubt that the little sister would have been so generous.

Obviously CJ got spoilt, jewellery, clothes, a television and a lamp for her room, pencils etc.

Instead of a party, Courtney wanted to go to the cinemas, which was fine with Mum and Dad. We took CJ's school friend, Mya (Dad'll check that spelling) and we watched Ice Age II which was pretty good.

Tonight we all had dinner at Nana and Grandad's house and Nana made fried rice just for Courtney becuase that's what she wanted for her birthday dinner.

Dad's camera went flat during the day, Hopefully we'll get some of the photos that Uncle Brad took soon.

Turn on your Child Locks

For some unknown reason, Brooke had an absolute brain fizzle today and decided it would be a good idea to open the door of a moving car, giving Nana and Grandad heart attacks in the process. None of us can understand why she would even contemplate doing such a thing...

In better news, here is a sneak preview of Courtney's birthday tomorrow.

Easter time

Well, without very much fuss being made at all, the Easter Bunny came to the girls house again this year. It really didn't seem to be a very big event for either of the girls, not that they are complaining about the Easter Eggs.

Now we're all getting ready for school holidays and most importantly, Courtney's birthday on Wednesday. She is not having a party this year, she is taking a friend, Maya, to the movies to go and see Ice Age II

P.S - If anyone can see a 7 year old in the photo above - don't tell her grandparents

A new scar

Brooke came home from school the other day, sporting a new graze to her forehead. Nothing serious, just one of those little bumps on the head she'll get from running where she shouldn't.



Also worth mentioning. Courtney was telling Dad how she found out the other night that she quite likes "French Food" - satay sticks, spring rolls... that sort of thing.

Mum recalls that is was Thai. We have no idea where CJ got French.

Happy Birthday Mum

Today the girls had an Easter Parade at their school. All of the classes made Easter hats and then the kids got to show them off. The girls are starting to get keen on the idea of the Easter Bunny coming to town. They are not as excited as at Christmas time, just a general interest but no counting down the days just yet.

'No Boys Allowed'

Don't remember if it has been mentioned in the past. For about a month now, Brooke has left a little cushion with "No Boys Allowed" written on it, guarding the threshold to her bedroom. Even when she is upset and crying, boys (including Dad) are not allowed in her bedroom.

Sorry

Another week that is light on information. We can report that Brooke is very proud to be her classes "Tap Monitor", it's her job to make sure that the tap is turned off - very big responsibility for a 4 year old.

Dad's going out this weekend, celebrating two years in the city and then a wedding on Saturday. Maybe there will be some new photos on Sunday.

No News week

Not really much to report this week. Dad has been working too many hours and has not seen very much of the girls this week. Maybe soon there will be some more tales to tell.