Sunday, September 7, 2014

September Specials

On our first day of spring (Sept. 1), we had a beautiful, sunny day, so Hallie and I made the most of it and headed for the beach in Mona Vale.  Hallie took a cat nap on our way so that we could stay and play longer!

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We met some friends there and the kids had a blast playing in the sand and running back and forth into the waves.

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We decided it was time for Hallie to have something special just for her, so we started looking into a dance class.  She did a trial class with some friends and it was so cute to see her excited about her outfit and shoes.  She was too cute and she knew it!

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We actually ended up putting Hallie into the same dance studio that her big sisters go to and she is now preparing for her first recital!!

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We put together a nice picture frame with these shots in it for Brian for his Aussie Father’s Day.

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Later on Father’s Day, Brian and I got the chance to go to a show at the Opera House.  Our friend, Lizzie watched our kiddos and we had a marvelous night out, complete with train ride into the city, a great show with awesome seats, champagne overlooking the harbour at intermission and a bit to eat at the Opera Bar after.

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Saturday, September 6, 2014

The Bush Dance

The girls were so excited for their school’s Bush Dance this month.  We got our best country attire and I tried my hand at a few different braid styles. We grabbed a few photos before heading to the dance.

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The girls were quick to find their friends at the dance

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Our friends, Steve & Liz

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And me with our Aussie Nana (Liz’s mum)

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Me & my buddies, Jenny & Nicole

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Kyla & Harrison doing the wheelbarrow race

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Potato sack race!

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Kyla & Bella doing a dress-up relay

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What a fun night! Yee haw!

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