Courtney's Year 12 Ball

Tonight is Courtney's year 12 ball. She looked so beautiful and Isaac was do doting and handsome.

Raft Making

Today Brooke and her Scout patrol enjoyed a day making rafts and then racing them on the Swan River. Brooke ended up with muddy shoes and some blisters on her hands but she had a really good day.

Happy Birthday Brooke

Today Brooke turns 14 years old!

She had an up and down day. After bunch with Dad, Louise and Courtney, she played in a netball final which was a little controversial and aggressive. Although Brooke's team did not win, they held together as a team and should be very proud.

Louise made Brooke a Nutella cheesecake which was very yummy.

Junior Jammers

Today Courtney played her first pub gig. She took part in the Junior Jammers at the Boat in Mindarie

Pa and Scott's Birthday

Tonight we went out to celebrate Pa and Uncle Scott's birthday.

Standup Paddle Boarding

The Waifs

Out to Dinner

Tonight we went to the Must WineBar for dinner. A lovely evening.

Brooke's Violin

Dad and Courtney went with Brooke to the music shop and we picked out her own full sized violin. We are looking forward to hearing some recitals in the very near future.


*Image for illustration purposes - only one of these people can actually play the violin.

This Does Not Look Like Fun

Lately Brooke has had some sinus issues...

Uncle Brad Gets Married

Today was Uncle Brad and Sally's wedding.

South Beach Fremantle

Brooke joined Dad and Louise today on a trip to South Beach Fremantle where Louise's friends had their standup paddle boards on the water. It was a lovely summers morning. We were on the dog beach and Brooke would have been happy if she was allowed to take every dog home.

Christmas Day

This year the girls woke at Dad's house on Christmas Day. We unwrapped presents and then prepared for everyone coming over for lunch.

Dad's Birthday Dinner

Louise and the girls (with a fair bit of help and misdirection) took Dad out for a birthdy dinner at Matilda Bay.

Christmisity 2015

It's become a tradition for thecranegirls, Louise and Dad to select a real tree for Christmas. This year Courtney made a video about Theresa (the first year we've named the tree) and how she came to be a part of our christmisty.

Cooking Dinner

School Councillor

We are so very proud of Brooke. She has been voted to be a School Councillor by her peers.

Congratulations!

Christmas Tree 2015

Brooke's Glassess

Today Brooke went to see an optometrist to have her eyes checked. She is needing some reading glasses so we had a little fun trying on a lot of frames.

Final Day in Kauai

Today was thecranegirls' final day on Kauai and they only have 24 hours left on the Hawaiian islands. This afternoon they returned to Oahu with Grandma and Pa for a stop over before fyling home tomorrow morning,

Before their flight we all went to Waimea Falls, a very pretty waterfall feature.

It's fair to say that the girls have both been a little home sick for the last few days and they are keen to get home to Mum, the cats and/or their friends.