Down Under with Jan Mikaela Nora and Ella

We had another great day at the Adelaide Fringe. The Garden of Unearthly Delights never fails to entertain: lots of fun rides, great food and amazing shows. Our favourite show was ' Defrosted ', a comedy all about the Frozen story, but just not quite the same ;-)

It was back to school week for Nora, already in Year 2. Luckily her teacher Ms Baily moves up a year with the same class so no reason to get nervous. And Ella wasn’t nervous either, finally starting Kindergarten. Already so familiar with Kindy and School Ella felt instantly at home and dived straight into the action. Even at after school care  -with all the big school kids - she acted as if she’d been there for years. Ella makes it look as if things are so much easier when you’re the second child ;-)

What a great week we had at Normanville beach. With three families from school, the days were full of fun and friends and (very) late nights. No better way to end the summer holidays ! Oh, and Dad managed to read a book .... under the Jetty !

It's the hottest Christmas on record this year. Even the koalas come down the trees for some refreshment in our back yard. Santa has something for everyone !!! Merry Christmas everyone !  

So what's the first thing you do when Mofa (Grandpa) is back in town? That's right: book a weekend away without the kids! Mum and Dad enjoyed the luxury life in Clare Valley, one of South Australia's great wine regions. Lots of wine tasting and fine dining, and a pool to stay cool !        

Get ready everyone, Santa Claus is back in town !!! No less than 88 floats kept the girls very excited this morning at the Adelaide Christmas Pageant. Make sure you wave at father Christmas !

Not one but two birthdays this week. It was Mum’s turn on Friday. She was spoiled with great presents and a very nice dinner at the Marina. And then of course there was the party yesterday. Ella asked for Halloween dress-up party, so the garden was decorated with lots of scary stuff.  The dress ups were great and the guests stayed late: well and truly into the night, which of course made the Halloween party extra scary ;-) Happy birthday Mum and Ella!