Fun on the Farm

We were so lucky to be invited to Adam and Phyona's family farm outside of the city.

This is the luxury transportation to get around the farm (an old VW bug):) Archie (the dog) did so much running after us that he decided to catch a ride.

Sally couldn't wait to show the boys how to paddle around the dam.

Sam and Sam!

Adam has a few "toys" around the farm! He flies this small plane and the helicopter often. If you would like to be dropped off in a remote location just contact him. Don't worry Mom we all stayed on the ground!

Rosie and I are in control! On second thought, I think we'll leave the flying up to the professionals.

Kids on the buggy. The boys had a go of driving the car up on the air strip!

Another useful tool! Josh had a little lesson in digging.

The kids had a ball running up and down the hay bails!

The solitude and peacefulness of the farm was just what we all needed. Thank you Adam and Phyona for sharing such a wonderful day with us:)

Blogger Event

We were invited to a special event at the zoo to raise awareness for the Earth. We never turn down a chance to visit the zoo..

Not sure who has the shaggier mane?

We were invited because we are bloggers! It was fun to meet fellow bloggers, craft bloggers, food bloggers, etc. We enjoyed a delicious meal and a private tour of the zoo. Unfortunately the baby elephant (Mali) was already in bed.

Listening to music and being kissed by the rain!

Flower and Garden Show

While Rosie was in kinder, I drove to the Flower and Garden Show in the Royal Exhibition building.

This should help you anticipate spring:)

The Royal Exhibition building.

A grand building indeed.

These exhibits were by students at the RMIT design school.

These are all real flowers:) Such brilliant colors.

This exhibit by a Japanese landscape architect was one of my favorites. I love the textures and color.

I loved the idea of this exhibit also. A room growing with plants..makes me want to curl up with a good book:)

Fashion Show

Rosie and I took the tram to Federation Square for a little fashion.

I had more fun watching all the people than the show itself!

After the show we went shopping. Rosie likes any shoes that are purple and sparkly!

Collingwood Children's Farm

Ten minutes from our house is the Collingwood Children's Farm. It feels like you are in the country and then you look up and can see the city skyline! John always gets these romantic notions of having a farm, I have to remind him that I would probably be the one doing all the farm work!

Took me back to the days of riding all over the hills of WV with Amber:)

Josh loves a good challenge:)

I'm sure this coat will make some nice warm yarn.

Big Fat Pig.

Scones with cream and jam? Yes, please!

Walking to School

This was a rare occasion where we were early enough and timed it right to be walking with lots of friends to school. The kid's school is just a couple blocks from our house, but I always walk them because we have to cross a very busy street.

Most days we are rushing out of the house 5 minutes before the bell rings!

We love getting to walk through the flower shop to and from school. Rosie has won the owner over and gets whole bouquets free! I told him he's spoiling her!

Snorkeling

Watch out James Bond!

The boys did a terrific job of snorkeling for the very first time.

Isn't it great to get to the age where your parents just don't embarrass you anymore:)

Blow Hole

This blow hole was super fun to watch:)

There she blows!

Hike to Wineglass Bay

It was a perfect day for hiking, not too hot or not too cold:) We parked the car and hiked up and up and up..

This lookout of Wineglass Bay was the goal! So pristine and perfect. This beach is only accessible via a 1.5 hour hike.

Hikers,

Grandpa and Rosie ready to go..

A nice picnic lunch on the rocks,

Mom and Dad

More of the up and up..

Cool wooden bench.

Peek a boo.

Our first wild sighting of a wallaby.

Exhausted from the hike:)