Willbanks' Down Under: 181 + 77 Weeks (& Christmas!)

Saturday, December 27, 2014

181 + 77 Weeks (& Christmas!)

Christmas has come and gone with much excitement in our household. We had a big build-up with the Christmas Elf on the Shelf watching Carmie's every move (this seemed to influence her more on Arley's behalf. i.e. "Arley's not getting any presents because he woke me up". Apparently Carmen was always a good girl). The few days before Christmas were as peaceful as can be with a screaming 17 month old in the house. Arley is a moody grumpy little guy! He has a molar coming through, and he had a cold (as did Carmen), so that might be why. Either way, I am over it! Anyway, we did get the kids out picking fruit at our neighbour's house, and we made lovely lemonade from his lemons. Carmie had her last days at school for the year, and she is very excited because next year she is moving up into the big kids room, which she is definitely ready for.

And then Santa came. Carmie was very excited to find a bunch of presents under the tree, and Arley didn't know what was going on. He does like his new toys though. Carmie got her pink bicycle with pedals that she was so hoping for, and she has learned how to ride it in no time. She loves her new bike, and I am so glad that we got it for her. Arley's favourite present is the water table that they got from their Pop in the States. He has a field day making a mess all over the patio - thankfully it is just water. He loves his toy train, and I even caught him playing with Carmen's new doll.

Jeffrey and I are taking Carmie up to Sydney for a couple of days next week. It is her first time out of the area and into a big city, and she is very excited. Apparently the fun never ends! The carnival is also in town, so Carmen is beside herself these days :)

On our way to fruit picking we stopped at our very own Stone Henge replica. You didn't know we have a tourist attraction in our front yard? Yes, we do :/