All Weekends Should be 3 Days!

We've just had a 3-day weekend here in Western Australia. Much needed for all of us! It was a smash hit with D and C to have daddy home for 3 straight days. We did our best to stay busy!

On Saturday, The Perth Royal Show began, which is a lot like a state fair. Loads of fun for families! T and I haven't been to the Iowa State Fair in ages. It brought back fond memories. Though there wasn't a single thing sclupted out of butter. :(

We went with our fabulous friends, the Moores, who are great fun to go on adventures with.

Of course, there was a petting zoo! C wasn't quite sure what to think, he did a lot of observing.

But D had a ball feeding the animals (whether they were hungry or not!). Beside the petting zoo was a fabulous stage set up with dancers and singers to entertain the children. It was difficult to tear D away when it was time to move on. Here she is in the white hat and pink top.

During C's nap in the buggy, we visited the rides. At 3, D is big enough to handle the carousel, teacups, and, of course, the giant slide.

We were all pretty wiped out by the end of the day, but very satisfied with our adventure and all the yummy "fair food" we indulged in. No funnel cakes, but we were pleased with the "Dagwood Dogs" (corn dogs) and cheesy, curly fries.

Sunday was a treat with glorious sunshine. After church, T prepared the bicycles and trailor for our first family ride. I haven't ridden a bicycle in so long. But what a great time!

Monday was the most beautiful and we woke and said, "Let's go to the beach!" It's been months since we truly did a day at the beach, as winter is cool, wet, and often windy here. But on Monday, we had perfect weather for it.

We loaded up all the gear: the tent, buckets and spades, hats, sunscreen, picnic blanket, swim ring, etc. And off we went to the beach at Hilarys Boat Harbor. C is old enough to really enjoy the sand and water now. That makes it much more enjoyable for me too! Last summer's beach trips pretty much consisted of me sitting in the tent beside our son as he ate his fingers while T and D enjoyed the sun, sand, and water. It's a whole new experience this year!

Looking forward to many more bike rides and beach days! Hello spring!