Day out in the City

The family had a day out at Bunarong Mirr, which is alongside the Yarra in Melbourne. The Ferris Wheel is the temporary one until the Melbourne Eye is completed. I have promised myself we would go for ages so off we went. Dette isn't a fan of the big wheel but the children enjoyed the views.

The walk along the river is lined with art works and a great kids playground. We also had a coffee and were told when we went to pay that is was voluntary and a donation is all that is required. Bugger, only have a ten dollar bill, should have asked for some cake too....After a stroll to Federation Square, and really cool robot man and rubbish juggler, we had some lunch. Then back down to the car for the huge jumping thingys. A chance to be sick over a large number of people. Amelia enjoyed a classic carousel for a more sedate and civilised ride.

We found one!!!!

Went to town today to pick something up and thought i'd buy a second controller for the Wii. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a white and green box. I picked it up and it was heavy, behold it was a Wii Fit, complete and for sale (cheap too)

So weve been running and balancing all evening. Also got Wii Play, great game.

Funny Marshall Comment :

Marshall - "What does impertinent mean"

Mum - " Well kind of cheeky"

Marshall - "I can be impertinent sometimes."

On the mend

Xander is slowly getting better, he has had another visit to the Docs who told us to keep on keeping on and watch his fluids. He still hasnt really eaten anything, (6 days now) but he is perking up a bit now. He stayed at home today whilst the others went to Creche. It was a good sign when he wanted to try on his Hulk costume. We were very excited. The grass is being installed too. I will blog when it's done. Nate is really getting around now, you have to keep your eyes on him as you never know where he will be.
Marshall and Amelia after trying on most of the great hand me downs from the Walmley Dawsons.

Here are a couple of shots from the trip home.

Home, safe and well

Well made it home. The second flight was long but we both scammed 4 seats each so had a bit more rest. Had a great drive from the airport and got home to a very warm welcome from the family. Xander is still sick and has been back to the Doctors today, he really is crook and i didnt recognise him, his face is so drawn and sunken.

The children loved their presents and Dette loves the watch, good work Sara. Amelia has been running around as Dora all day. Dette and the children loved thier hand me downs too. Amelia and Marshall had a dress up party! Thanks Walmley Dawsons.

To make it more interesting the hot water service packed in last night so urgent ring arounds today and no shower for daddy.

love to all

Postscript. Plumber just arrived, simple fix, 3 mins work for fifty bucks. Daddy nuding up for shower now.

first leg

The crazy dubai airport.

well the first leg is over. Bit nasty as it was overnight so sleep was a priority. Pete scored a row of four so slept for six and a half of the seven hours. I reckon i got an hour or so. Getting some food in at the airport snoo