Category: Family Day Out

We debated going to the Southern Highlands for the day but both girls were a little grumpy this morning (Amy had been a party last night). Instead we decided to just head out to buy some new sun-lounger cushions and have lunch at the Nan Tien Temple (which my regular readers know is just 10 mins from home and one of my fav. places)

I snapped a few photos of the girls….

And Christy got a blurry one of me…

then we headed indoors for lunch. We usually eat outside but it was a bit too warm today. Christy started with water in a paper cup.

Kevin and I had a delicious Chai Latte.

We then shared some dishes…

while Christy had a bowl of rice…

We then went for a bit of a wander enjoying the gardens and gorgeous flowers…

Cherry blossoms – just past their peak flowering…

these were huge – about the size of your whole hand…

and gorgeous bottle bush…

The buildings here are amazing. So many intricate details…

The amazing thing about this place is that is so peaceful and tranquil, yet overlooks the motorway – which runs along the row of darker trees.

Love this sign – I’ve never seen it before..

When we got home it was actually hot enough for Kevin and I to have our first swim of the season…

and to soak up some of those lovely Summer rays….

Hope you are all enjoying some gorgeous weather as well.

We had a very slow start on Sunday – letting Kasumi catch up on some sleep. Plus I was in a lot of sinus pain. We had a visit from Sean, the girls did more origami and made Anzac biscuits.

We headed out to have lunch at a nearby cafe that continually opens and closes as new owners try to make a go of it.

Loved seeing the signets.

It’s in a lovely spot, right on the lake in a local housing estate, but it’s a fairly quiet location.

The latest owners offer a high tea which we decided to share, along with some mini pancakes.

Everything was yummy. Unfortunately the service was a little poor but I think we just arrived at the wrong time. We will definitely come back. After filling our tummies we went into Wollongong Mall so Kasumi could buy some souveniers. On the way home I decided to visit the medical center. I thought it might be quiet but couldn’t believe I waited under 5 mins. One look at my throat and the doc says “the cavalry is on the way” :-). I picked up my anti-biotics and met up with everyone else who had gone to the supermarket. Back home Kevin cooked us a BBQ and Kasumi got to sample some kangaroo – she ate it but I don’t think she was too keen on it.

Despite my sinus pain it really was a lovely day. A lovely weekend in fact.

Yesterday my Mum (& Dad) took us all to see Mary Poppins. She had a spare ticket so we also took Emerson. The plan had been to have lunch before the show, which was just as well, because when Mum & Dad arrived they realized the show started at 1pm NOT 2pm. This was a 12.45pm and the main car park was full. Amazingly we managed to get parked and to the theatre just seconds before the doors were locked for the start of the show. Unfortunately though, Dad missed the start.

The show was wonderful. Even better than I thought it would be. And the girls LOVED it. They’re at an age now when they can really appreciate musicals. Definitely one of the best musicals I’ve seen. I could easily go watch it again today :-). Click here for see a preview.

We also took along Flat Stanley who is visiting from America.

When the show finished we were starving (ice cream and chips didn’t really make a satisfying lunch) so we went to the Korean Restaurant we had planned to go to at 4pm!!! This is the second time we’ve eaten here and we loved our food again.

NOTE …. I just have to say 11 year olds are just too grown up these days….