Grammie and Papa left on Wednesday morning to drive back to Perth and then fly to Melbourne. We were so sad to see them go, I admit that I might have cried (ok, balled) when I hugged them goodbye.
The kids weren't much better with Sienna crying when she realised they had gone and Harrison crying when he came home from school and they weren't there. They were so kind and patient with Harrison and Sienna. Alissa absolutely loves Grammie and Papa, every time she would see them her face would just light up. She never snuggles into me and falls asleep like she does with them. Already there is a special bond between them. We hope they come and stay with us again next winter but for longer this time!
We were all so spoilt. Grammie cooked up a storm - of course! Everything was delicious! Clinton and I were able to go on a few "dates" which was awesome. Anyway...I could go on and on so, here are some photos of their stay with us. (Warning: lots of photos)
The kids weren't much better with Sienna crying when she realised they had gone and Harrison crying when he came home from school and they weren't there. They were so kind and patient with Harrison and Sienna. Alissa absolutely loves Grammie and Papa, every time she would see them her face would just light up. She never snuggles into me and falls asleep like she does with them. Already there is a special bond between them. We hope they come and stay with us again next winter but for longer this time!
We were all so spoilt. Grammie cooked up a storm - of course! Everything was delicious! Clinton and I were able to go on a few "dates" which was awesome. Anyway...I could go on and on so, here are some photos of their stay with us. (Warning: lots of photos)
We visited Point Samson for some lunch at TaTa's and a swim (unfortunately it was too windy to swim but we showed Mum and Dad the beaches). On the way to Point Samson we visited Cossack, a site that used to be a thriving little town with a booming pearling industry. It was also the major port for large vessels to stop at in the region. This port moved to Point Samson and the pearling industry moved on to Broome - where it stayed. This is Dad's photo of the lookout over Cossack beach.
Dad is so good at photographing flowers and wildlife
Some of Cossacks major buildings have been restored - including the general store below. There is a museum where you can learn more about Cossack's history. Sadly, Indigenous Australian's were very poorly treated in Cossack. Often kidnapped and forced to work in the pearling vessels and subsequently, many lost their lives. There was also an Aboriginal massacre here. You can feel an eerie sense of the many people who lost their lives as you walk around this area.
Grammie and Papa were constantly playing with Harrison and Sienna. Both of them pushed Sienna up and down the street in her little red car. You would never know that Grammie is recovering from knee replacement surgery and Papa has a very sore ankle that will be operated on next month.
Papa took Harrison fishing after school twice. Harrison caught lots of fish and had so much fun! What wonderful memories Harrison will have of learning how to fish with his Papa.
On the way to one of their fishing trips, Papa spotted these plants and pulled over to photograph them.
Such a stunningly, vibrant desert pea
We visited Dampier and Sienna and Papa had fun at the park.
Alissa having a cuddle with Grammie in Dampier
Sienna also discovered she loves "spinning" so Papa had to do that over and over too. No wonder his shoulder would be sore after all that work!
Sienna decided to put on ALL her skirts at once- several times while Grammie and Papa were here.
Grammie and Sienna had several 'tea parties' together. Usually they would just pretend to have "tea" in the teapot but this time they filled the teapot with ginger ale - which Sienna drank by the cupful (several cupfuls)! Grammie would call Sienna Mrs Frogmorton and Grammie's name was Mrs Codswallop. During this tea party, Sienna poured a cup for Aunty and left it on the corner of the table. Aunty better be prepared for several tea parties when she comes in August!
Love the pinky!
The things Papa will do for his grand daughters!
Alissa loved sleeping on Grammie and Papa - she would leave little sweat patches and drool patches on them!
We miss you Grammie and Papa!! Come back soon!
Grammie and Papa were constantly playing with Harrison and Sienna. Both of them pushed Sienna up and down the street in her little red car. You would never know that Grammie is recovering from knee replacement surgery and Papa has a very sore ankle that will be operated on next month.
Papa took Harrison fishing after school twice. Harrison caught lots of fish and had so much fun! What wonderful memories Harrison will have of learning how to fish with his Papa.
We visited Dampier and Sienna and Papa had fun at the park.
Sienna was constantly asking Papa (and Grammie) to push her on the swing. Papa would oblige and push her for really long stretches of time with Sienna yelling "higher, higher" the whole time! I took these photos because Sienna decided she wanted Papa to push her while she read a book...multitasking??
Sienna decided to put on ALL her skirts at once- several times while Grammie and Papa were here.
Grammie and Sienna had several 'tea parties' together. Usually they would just pretend to have "tea" in the teapot but this time they filled the teapot with ginger ale - which Sienna drank by the cupful (several cupfuls)! Grammie would call Sienna Mrs Frogmorton and Grammie's name was Mrs Codswallop. During this tea party, Sienna poured a cup for Aunty and left it on the corner of the table. Aunty better be prepared for several tea parties when she comes in August!
Harry enjoying Grammie's cooking...really enjoying it!
We miss you Grammie and Papa!! Come back soon!
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