Lovely days in the Sun with Aunty

After church on Sunday, Clinton took Tam to deep gorge to see the aboriginal rock art. Even though Clinton and Harrison have been there a few times now - they still find new things to see every time they go. Tam did pretty well getting through such a rocky area and with both her feet numb from her MS. My feet are fine and I find it hard to keep my footing! Here are some photos Clinton took:

 

Tam taking some photos on her phone

 Pretty clear outline of a kangaroo

 Classic Harry!

When they came home Aunty and Harrison made the packet cake that Harry got from pirate pete. It was a kit to make a dragon cake, Aunty let the kids do all the decorating and they had so much fun.

 

Finished product - nice work Harry and Sen!

The kids are obsessed with singing happy birthday at the moment, so they both had a turn being sung to and blowing out the candles. 

Sienna with a moustache from eating profiteroles! I didn't realise until I looked through the photos that Harrison put the dragon wings behind Aunty's head for the photo!!



On Monday Clinton had an RDO so we took Tam to Point Samson. We drove through Cossack - I love these old buildings.

 Alissa fell asleep on the drive...she is so sweet.

 We had lunch at the 'bar and grill' in Point Samson next to TaTa's restaurant - it was actually really nice food and we could sit outside and relax.

 Then the kids had a little swim at Point Samson beach. I like this photo I took of Sienna using instagram. She had just made a sandcastle with Aunty and stood up and said, "ta da!"

 

 Sienna practising her yoga moves.

 On Tuesday and Wednesday Tam and I had relaxed, chillout days. Sienna loved all the attention from Aunty when Harrison was at school. Her nails got painted a few times...she was in heaven! When Sienna and Alissa slept, Tam and I watched Nashville together (I got Tam hooked), ate treats and chatted...I was in heaven!! We have a very similar sense of humour, Tam and I, yep...we're hilarious!

 These two have a special bond.

 Harrison climbing the tree outside....I may have forced him to do it for a photo!! :)

 I was VERY sad to see Tam go home today...we get along so well. Harrison offered her $1000 a week to stay as our live-in Nanny - Clint and I think that's a bargain! Shame it gets so hot here in Summer. I hope it won't be too long till we see Aunty Tam again.

 



Boating at Last

Since Grammie and Papa towed the boat to Karratha from Perth for us, we have been desperate to take it out. Unfortunately, the weather has not been very cooperative! Even though most weekends have been warm and sunny, the wind has been too strong and the ocean too rough. Clinton finally took the boat out with some friends to go spear fishing a couple of weeks ago. Then this Saturday the ocean was  predicted to be fairly calm in the afternoon. So on Saturday morning, Tam and I got pedicures (note to self: not such a wise decision to take freshly painted toe nails on a boat!) then in the afternoon we took the boat to Marney Bay. There are lots of little islands off the coast of Karratha with beautiful (usually secluded) beaches. Marney Bay has pure, white sand and crystal blue water. It didn't take us too long to get there on the boat (about 20 mins). Sienna was a little bit unhappy about how rough it was and subsequently snuggled into Aunty the whole way there. Alissa on the other hand was unfazed and had a little nap!

 

All ready to go! How cute is Alissa's little straw hat from Aunty Bindi.

 Arriving at Marney Bay

 The water was a bit deep so Clinton swam and pulled us in on a rubber dingy.

 The kids enjoyed the ride until a wave caught them and pushed them into shore a little too fast! Tam said that Sienna looked terrified.

Harrison digging in the sand. It was so white and clean!

 Sienna collected lots of bits and pieces to show Aunty.

 Alissa managed to get a slight tan on her already tanned cheeks.

 

So many gorgeous desert peas.

 Dipping Alissa's toes in the water - she loved it.

 I really like this photo of father and son.

 Harrison making "sand" angels.

 Love this photo - even though Sienna is naked!!

 Exploring the beach

We had a lovely day and on the way home in the boat, both Sienna and Alissa fell asleep on Aunty. Harrison wore his pirate hat (and just happened to have a pirate temporary tattoo on) as we docked the boat - a man watching said "I feel like I'm in pirates of the Caribbean!" Haha!

We hope to get out on the boat again soon. It was good timing having the weather right and Tammy staying with us, so glad we could take her out on the boat!!



Meeting Red Dog

We have loved having Tam staying with us...the last few days have flown by. On Thursday Tam and I had a chill out/stay at home day then on Friday after Harrison went to school, we drove up to Dampier to see the famous "red dog" statue. Red dog won't mean much to you unless you're familiar with the story or you've watched the film. Tam has seen the film so she was excited to get some photos with the statue. Sienna is still wary of getting too close to the statue...just in case it turns to life and suddenly becomes a real dog!

 

Sienna posing in the sun (it was very bright).

 We then drove into the town and stopped at a little café called 'Hullabaloo' and got some take away lunch and iced chocolate (very yum). Sienna had a 'babyccino' just frothed milk with a dash of chocolate and a marshmallow. We drove to 'the palms' and sat in the sun enjoying our food. The weather was perfect!

Bubby loves Aunty!



Alissa with palm tree hair under the palm trees!

 



This one is for Grammie - Sienna's first bindi!

 On Friday night we went to Harrison's Little Athletics competition night. Harrison beat all his PB's from the previous competition night in shot put, 100 meter sprint, discus, 60 meter hurdles and 70 meter sprints. Harrison came first in his 100 meter race which was very exciting! He was so proud of himself.