Libby Withnall – Page 44 – Life is a Journey

March In Photos

Posted on April 1, 2015October 17, 2026 by Libby Withnall

As always early March sees us celebrate Athena’ birthday and the Iditarod sled dog race…

which was won yet again by Dallas Seavey…

There were lots of lovely walks to the lake..

With Athena having two half days at school, there was lots of running around. And taking her to various appointments to help with her depression (which was diagnosed late last year).

Athena and Lance undertook a major baking session for a school assignment.

There was LOTS of cycling for me to watch on TV.

Christy and her friends did the blindfold makeup challenge.

Mum & Dad weeded and mulched the ~~vegetable~~ garden.

Kevin caught the train to and from Sydney for some meetings.

Yet more walk to the late, but this time to the other side…

Bailey’s head resting spot in the car.

Christy found this frog when she unrolled the hose to wash my car.

After Mum was kind enough to clean the buffet unit, I finally got around to tidying up the dining area.

I decorated, rather belatedly, for Easter…

And enjoyed the flowers in Mum’s garden…

Walks in Wollongong

Posted on March 20, 2015October 18, 2026 by Libby Withnall

I had a bit of time before picking up Athena from school (for her half day) so I decided to take the dogs into town with me and go for a bit of a walk.

After exploring around the lighthouse we stopped to watch the surfers at Main Beach.

Our walk only lasted about 20min but it was nice to be reminded about this beautiful town that I live in.

The next day I took the opportunity to do the same, but starting my walk at North Beach.

Vlogs :

Visit to the dog beach

Posted on March 16, 2015October 17, 2026 by Libby Withnall

It was a stormy but warm day when I took the dogs to the dog beach.

It didn’t bother them though….

Actually I was kinda wishing I had bought my swimmers as the water was really warm (for the ocean).

Birthday trip to the zoo

Posted on March 10, 2015October 18, 2026 by Libby Withnall

For part 2 of her birthday celebration Athena chose to visit Taronga Zoo in Sydney with some of her old school friends.

They caught the train and ferry, while Kevin and Christy & I drove up, taking 2 cars so we could bring everyone home.

We were lucky it was a day of blue skies, but unlucky in that it was an extra hot one !!

While we waited for the kids to arrive I rested (trying to conserve my energy for the day) and Kevin & Christy visited to koalas.

Finally they all arrived, we supplied them with snacks and water and made arrangements to meet up for lunch in a few hours.

I think the giraffes have the best view in the zoo.

Christy was keen to see the seal show again – it’s a good one because the focus is very much on education. And I’m always reminded of the big tantrum Christy had near here back when she was about 2 years old.

The elephant area is lovely now.

and the real highlight of our day was watching, not one, but three, elephants have a bath.

Loved the sun bears too.

While waiting before lunch we watched this cute little family of birds…

and Christy played with a snake :-).

After lunch there were more animals, and awesome views, to see.

Remind you of ???

I’d forgotten just how beautifully landscaped the zoo is.

So many stunning flowers, including this waratah.

We ended up having ice cream and leaving around 3pm, only because it was SOOO hot and everyone was feeling a big energy sap because of it. It was a great day and I hope to revisit again one (cooler) day soon.

To see more of our day please check out the vlog. It’s worth watching just to see the elephants have their baths.