The start of a New Year.....

Third entry after 2 months of nothing..... perhaps i'm not too good at this blogging thing!!!  Anyway, Christmas, New years and My birthday have all come and gone.  Half way through January already.  Today Fin and Roh went to the cricket in Perth and it was HOT!  Lucky the game ended early and they were back by 3.30 in the arvo.  The girls and I had what Kota likes to call 'a Girls Day'.  We went to the market, plaza, beach and park.  With a trip to the lolly shop, animal farm and jumping castle added in the mix. Now everyone is in bed and I am enjoying what is known as the 'Fremantle Doctor' which is the wind that blows in at about 5pm every evening to cool everything and everyone down.

Short summary of the past 2 months.......

• Roh worked in 6 different Woolys and a Big W leading up to christmas.
• I didn't have a car for about 7 weeks
• Went to the Perth Zoo with Belinda and the kids (massive day, 2 trains, 1 ferry and a bus)
• Did a tour of the Perth Mint (Had a special coin made)
• Saw the Bell Tower and went inside but just missed the big bells ringing.
• Had lovely big group dinners (it was like Big Brother, Roh and I and Kids, Darren, Belinda and Kids and Kelly)
• Went and saw a Movie with Belinda and Kelly.
• Did alot of walking to local supermarket, duck pond and park.
• I started bike riding every morning, starting at 3kms and have build up to 13kms.
• Caught up with Heidi, who was working in Perth and managed to fit lunch in with the kids and I before she flew back to Melbourne.
• Kids have all grown about 2cms
• Fin passed the Grade 1 test we gave him (big sigh of relief, that I am doing an okay job at homeschooling)
• Got a 12ft above ground shallow pool (with the help of a few vouchers)
• Made a gingerbread house with the kids (they decorated it)
• Had a delicious roast for christmas dinner.
• Went into Perth central and looked at the christmas tree and decorations
• Looked at the Mandurah Christmas lights on the canals. (Better view by boat)
• Invested in some lego since we left ours all in storage, the kids are enjoying creating different things.
• Went to the Perth Museum with Kelly and the kids (Indi liked the Dinosaur - 'Roar')
• Had a look at Fremantle Market
• Bought a Dragonfly window crystal at Mandurah market.
• Roh got some Electrical work (with a van) so hello freedom.

We will be hanging around Port Kennedy for a little longer.  Which is great because it is giving Jess the chance to come and visit with Marley.  I can't wait to see them.  It was very different having Christmas without any extended family.  The kids are really excited to see their little cousin who was just brand new the last time they saw him and now he is crawling. 

Well with no plans of returning to Victoria anytime soon, the Adventure continues into 2012.....

Stay tuned!!!