It has been many, many, many years since I’ve been to Taronga Zoo. This week, while in Sydney, we spent a great day at the zoo with Mum, Greg, Jacob and Maygen. It was great because of the people we were with, not so much because of the weather, which couldn’t seem to decide how… Continue reading Taronga Zoo
Category: Sydney
Boxing Day (Sydney 2010, Day 8)
Today started with omelettes made by Greg in their omelette maker. It makes a little omelette perfectly sized for a muffin. It was a little bit spicy and was a great kick-off to the day. After breakfast Jacob and Maygen assumed the roles and positions they had been in all day the day before. Jacob… Continue reading Boxing Day (Sydney 2010, Day 8)
It’s Christmas Day (Sydney 2010, Day 7)
Oh what a day. So much happiness, so much food. The day started at Jody and Greg’s in Ebenezer. The whole family had arrived the night before so we could all be there for Christmas morning. I have to say I don’t know what is wrong with kids these days. When we were kids we… Continue reading It’s Christmas Day (Sydney 2010, Day 7)
Twas the night before Christmas (Sydney 2010, Day 6)
It was a low-key day today. Not much happened. We went out early to grab some stuff from the local Coles stopping at Maccas on the way for breakfast. When we arrived at Coles we were left extremely disappointed by what the Coles at Carnes Hill thinks is an acceptable-sized beetroot. They were teeny tiny… Continue reading Twas the night before Christmas (Sydney 2010, Day 6)
Baritones, Bikes, Birds, Beaches and Burritos (Sydney 2010, Day 5)
As has been the case so far this week, I woke quite early and was sitting outside when Alek arose from bed and came straight out, obviously still half asleep. Half-asleep kids can be funny things. They look funny and they do funny things. The previous night I had charged his phone up and put… Continue reading Baritones, Bikes, Birds, Beaches and Burritos (Sydney 2010, Day 5)
Lunch with Mum (Sydney 2010, Day 4)
Today we visited mum and went out for lunch with her. We also finally got her something for Christmas. The day started with David and I waiting for Alek to come home from his Grandmother’s house where he went last night for his birthday dinner while Jennifer and Pete headed off for a day at… Continue reading Lunch with Mum (Sydney 2010, Day 4)
Happy Birthday Alek! (Sydney 2010, Day 3)
Today is our nephew Alek’s birthday. He turns 12 and it’s amazing to think he heads to high school next year. Having a birthday so close to Christmas is both a blessing and a curse. Too often it can get wrapped up into one which means it seems like your birthday isn’t as important as… Continue reading Happy Birthday Alek! (Sydney 2010, Day 3)
It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas (Sydney 2010, Day 2)
Today was all about spending some time with the kids and doing something silly (but not fun as you will see). I woke quite early. Around 5.30am and found myself sitting around waiting for someone else to wake until almost 7.30am. It’s always a little weird when I try and sleep in a strange bed.… Continue reading It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas (Sydney 2010, Day 2)