Down Under with Jan Mikaela Nora and Ella

Easter coincided with Nora’s birthday this year, so we had an Easter Birthday party! Seven years old is Miss Easter Bunny now, and she chose to have a swimming pool party with some of her best friends. Lots of fun, lots of presents and lots and lots of chocolate.   Happy birthday Nora !!!

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 !