180 +76 Weeks

We have had a busy week, with a visit from grandparents Oma and Opa, all the way from Germany.  We had a lovely morning tea with them, and Carmie and Arley got to play with their cousins Baz and Zach.  We also had a trip with them to Narrawallee Beach, and I took photos but somehow they all got erased from the camera (we are mystified and rather sad, and truly hope our camera is not acting up!).  Carmie is quite taken with her Opa - they built sand castles together, which sold her.  We also had them over for dinner and Christmas tree decorating.  Our tree looks a little sad this year, as we can only have decorations on the top half of the tree, as Arley picks up and throws everything he can get his hands on these days.  Anyway, it was really nice having Carmie and Arley connect with their grandparents again.

Carmie also had her school Christmas party.  It was at the park at Burrill Lake, and she was so excited to go, because they had two jumping castles.  Santa also came and gave out presents, and the kids put on a little concert with three Christmas carols.  Carmie then stood up in front of all the children and parents to tell Santa that she is three years old and that she is a good girl (which is really debatable at the moment!).  It was very cute.

The kids also had their photo taken with Santa.  Carmie was quite happy to sit on Santa's knee, but she seemed a bit wary when Arley wouldn't stop screaming.  He screamed and screamed, and hated every second of it.  He doesn't know yet that 'Santa' has a closet full of presents for him.  Carmie asked Santa for a pink bike with pedals, which kind of seals the deal :)

At the Christmas party

 Sitting with her two favourite teachers

 Playing with Oma

 Christmas tree decorating

 Poor Arley.  Poor Santa.