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Christmas Picnic

Today the girls got to go to another picnic - much the same as last year although it was really hot and they didn't get to enjoy all the rides that they normally do. They didn't seem to notice and were happy to see Santa and receive a present each.

The Great Escape

It's great being Courtney. She got to go to Adventure World on Friday for big Brooke's birthday party and then she got to go to the Great Escape on Saturday - for more water slides and fun.

Brooke is still hesitant in trying out the waterslides. We are thinking next year she will be all for them. Brooke did manage to climb all the way to the top of the "spiders web", which was really good because it was the best vantage point to watch the fireworks.

The Talent Show

The girls made the final of the talent show at their school. We're all very proud of them - two sisters working together to put on an act which they basically designed from the ground up. Aside from Mum doing all the run around for costumes, the girls did all the hard work themselves.

They were a little nervous but we think Mum and Dad were worse.



At the end of the day, they didn't win the contest but they are very happy with their efforts.

Photo of the Year

Classic! Poor Marcus - obviously getting a lot of sympathy.



Big news of the week is that the girls have made the final of the talent quest at school - it's on Thursday.

Beach House

Another Busy Week

The girls have had another very busy week. Most importantly, Cameron and Uncle Scott came to visit as they were collecting their new car. The girls love "the bus" as it has a movie screen in the back and big couches to sit on - Honestly, you have to see it in real life to believe it.



Brooke and Cam spent hours searching for every rolly bug in Pa's garden - we think they might have caught most of them - and they were last seen in a jar, heading to Karratha.

The kids also helped Grandma put up the Christmas tree.

The Brisbane

Dad took the girls to the The Brisbane Hotel whilst he caught up with some friends from overseas. Brooke was asked if it was her first time at the pub, to which she replied "No, we go all the time"

Honestly, it's not that often...

Hillarys

The Talent Quest

The primary school that the girls go to has a talent quest a couple of times a year. The girls have decided to enter together - they are dancing to the song Six White Boomers. The first round of auditions went well and now they are on the hunt for a singer to join them.

Mackenzie's Visit

Lily has left and now Mackenzie is in town for a few days - keeping everyone on their toes. She is just like her neice and pretending that she does not want to talk to anyone expcept her Mum.

We hope the girls will get around after school to say hello.

Lily's Visit

Historical Moment

Barack Obama is elected President of the United States of America.

A school Fair

Somehow, the girls became aware of another Primary School holding a fair down the road, so we just had to go. Courtney had a ride on the rodeo bull and Brooke could not pass on a ride on a real horse. The favourite of the day was the horizontal bungee jump.

Nana and Grandad have returned from their trip overseas and the girls are very happy to have them home again.

CJ's letter to Santa (pre edit)

DEAR SANTA,

thack you for last years presnts.yesterday i founed out that my casens are not caming this year im so sad. i have been good this year. i hop you came to my nanas house.by-by from courtney crane.

Can i plese have....

four willer roller skats,an arts and crafs set,a JUST TRIKING book by andy gifesand a litter from you....PLESE.

Clubs

The Royal Show 2008

The Zoo

Pa and Grandma took the girls to the zoo. Sound like everyone had a great time.

This Weekend

The school term has come to an end and not a moment too soon for the girls, they are worn out and getting a little ratty.

Yesterday Courtney got out an old go-kart and cleaned it up. It has become her most favourite thing of the week, unfortunately the go-kart was built for a child up to about 5 years of age - we will see how long it lasts.

Brooke went with Grandma and Pa to Araluen to see the water falls and the flowers.

Today they girls had a play date at a friends house and then we went bike riding and go-karting at the duck park. Brooke is getting very close to riding her big bike by herself... and Dad is getting very good at running along side, breaking his back.

No plans really for the weeks ahead - Maybe the Royal Show on Wednesday...

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