Footy, Arts, Crafts and Parks

On Friday night Courtney had a sleep over at Isaac's house. Sounds like they had a really good time doing "nothing" by all accounts. For some reason CJ did come home wearing Issac's clothes? Apparently they got all wet, accidently.

Saturday night we all went up to to see the Mundy mob and watched West Coast go SIX in a row... keeping their 100% win ratio for the season... for some reason the girls still want to back that purple mob? Hopefully they come around by September.

Today was a craft day. A while ago now, Mum bought the girls some canvases with pictures on them with the ACRYLIC paint included. Now Dad prefers water based so a few of his old khaki shirts came out and the girls managed to get through without too much mess. Did you know? No matter what order you mix colours in - you end up with a dark grey/black. CJ also received some blow pens for her birthday so the girls took to spray painting as well. Grandma and Pa will be pleased to know, their walls are still white(ish).

Chloe stayed over on Saturday night as well. Here a picture of her and Brooke watching cartoons together...

This afternoon Dad ran a survey of the girls, it appears that he forgot to post the last one. It'll be interesting to see how these details change over time;

Brooke -:

Favourite Movie - The Lion King
Favourite Colour - Pink and Purple
Favourite Food - Pumpkin and Gravy, sandwiches
Favourite Song - Barbie Song
Favourite Friend - Emily
Favourite Drink - Coke
Favourite Toy - dinosaur (the flyer)
What do you want to be when you grow up? - Like Courtney

Courtney -:

Favourite Movie - Wind in the Willows
Favourite Colour - Purple, Pink and Yellow
Favourite Food - Banana, muesli bars with white chocolate chips
Favourite Song - The Willow Tree
Favourite Firend - Issac, Maddison, Natasha and Dana
Favourite Drink - Leomande
Favourite Toy - Textas
What do you want to be when you grow up? - Artist and a Teacher

Dad's getting used to his new camera and there are more photos on the other page to check out.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNTY KIRSTIE

Ice Cream Face

It's funny, normally ice cream doesn't make Brooke sleepy...

Happy Birthday Cameron

Today Cameron turned three. Happy Birthday little guy, sorry we couldn't be there and we promise to send Grandma and Pa home soon.


Cameron in March 2005

The word of the Courtney

Tonight Dad read Courtney a bit from her "buy book". The bit where the King sends the three wise men out to find the baby, "because he wants to put him on the ex"

School goes back tomorrow. Courtney is very excited and hopes that her teacher in returning after a period of illness. She'll be devesated if Mrs M. is not there tomorrow...

Cunning Big Sister

On Friday night Courtney wanted to have a sleep over with Grandma and Pa. Brooke followed CJ's lead, as she does, and said she wanted to stay as well. That was until Courtney asked her "but who will look after Mummy?" After that Brooke thought she better go home with Mum. We're still trying to work out if Courtney was really concerned about Mum or just wanted some time alone with Grandma, Pa and the lollies etc that they have.

On Saturday morning Brooke went to gymnastics for the first time. She had a good time doing 'pencil rolls'. Mum may have pulled up a little sore because she had to join in as well and it has been a while since she last did gymnastics.

Sunday the girls went to Isaacs birthday party before BBQ at Nana and Granda's house.

Sleep Over

Last night, Courtney’s friend from school, Isaac had a sleep over at Mum’s house. They girls and Isaac made up beds in the lounge room and then they stayed up very late. Courtney blames Isaac for doing all the talking.

Brooke got hold of a ink pad that Courtney got for her birthday. After covering the sole of her foot in red ink, she then walked around the house, leaving a little red footprint everywhere she went. Mum was not impressed.

By all accounts Courtney and Isaac fell asleep about 11:00pm.

Today Courtney went to Maddison W’s (there are two Maddisons’ in her class) birthday party at McDonalds. Brooke and Dad tried to stay out of the way but somehow Brooke found herself getting a slice of birthday cake and a lolly bag. Let’s hope that Brooke is as tolerant when people crash her birthday parties.
Needless to say both the girls are tired and ratty at the moment. CJ is having a sleep but Brooke is fighting it…no doubt they’ll both sleep well tonight.

Historical Events

In the last 24 hours or so...

- Joseph Ratzinger A.K.A. Pope Benedict XVI was elected the leader of the Catholic Church.
- Nine Australian's were caught trying to smuggle heroin out of Indonesia and now face the death penalty.
- Cousin James was caught ON THE ROOF of his house... James is three years old.

Birthday Number 6

Today was Courtney's birthday. She was spoilt rotten, she even received a watch from Nana and Grandad and Grandad showed her how to read the time.

There were so many presents it doesn't look like she has had time to get to them all yet.

Courtney had a birthday hair cut and then tonight she went to dinner with Nana, Grandad, Pa, Grandma, Mummy, Daddy and Brooke.

Birthday Girl

Brooke

Courtney's Birthday Party

Today Courtney had here 6th birthday party. Unfortunately Dad is having a little trouble posting the photos at the moment hopefully they'll be up soon for everyone to look at.

She had a great day and she was very spoilt with presents from her friends, mainly makeup and bath salts (very girly). Mum made a fantastic "fairy palace" birthday cake and everyone got to play musical statues etc.

The girls dressed up in their party dresses. Courtney is obviouslly growing up because she didn't want to climb in the tree wearing her beautiful dress.

Courtney's 6th Birthday Party

The Birthday Girl

Brooke at Courtney's Party

Only Grandparents

There are certain stunts that only grandparents can get away with.

On Friday night, the girls had a sleep over and were looked after by Grandma and Pa because Mum was busy getting a birthday party ready and Dad was at work. All was going well and then at about 10:30pm, Brooke woke up and had a bit of a cry because she missed her Mum and wanted to go home.

Grandma goes in to comfort her and just as the tears stop flowing, Brooke says something like, "A little lemonade would fix it..."

Needless to say, someone wet the bed on Friday night.

Happy Birthday Mum

Today is Mum's birthday.

Big weekend

On Saturday afternoon, the girls took Pa to the duck park. Courtney has developed a phobia of a certain breed of water bird (not a duck) after it leapt off the ground and snapped her finger whilst trying to get the bread. No harm done, just a fright.

On Sunday afternoon Dad and the girls went to Mr Burke's farm. There were heaps kids to play with, chickens, dogs, horses and ponies to feed and a dam where the girls had a ride in a canoe. Being scattered all over the state as well, the Burke's were having a belated Easter gathering so the Crane girls lucked out getting to gate-crash another families Easter egg hunt.

A big day, the girls liked life on the farm, just not the mud and droppings etc. Thanks to the Burke family for letting us join in on your day.

Sunday evening was filled up with Mum's birthday dinner at Nana and Grandad's house although the girls arrived late, full of chocolate, smelling of farm animals and dam mud.... Dad's fault.

Brooke and the animals. Dad is getting his camera fixed this week.

Historical Event

Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles marry. Courtney considered watching it on television with Grandma but, real royal weddings go a lot slower than those Courtney is used to.