Okay, so it wasn’t snow but it was wet and cold and Bailey (being our ice cube eater) was in heaven.
First he ate the hail off the ground, then ran around the backyard trying to catch it as it fell. Too funny!
Category: Life
Year 6 Graduation and Formal
It was Amy’s big day yesterday – graduating from Year 6 and then their formal in the evening.
Amy volunteered to give the opening speech – and did an awesome job :-).
She then got her graduation certificate…
and recieved Dux of the school. We were so proud of her.
Then there was some singing
and hat throwing…
and some photos….
Afterwards we Nan & Pop took us out for lunch to celebrate. Amy got her hair done and I bought her a few things as a graduation present. Finally it was time to get all dressed up and pose for photos. She looked so beautiful.
We then drove her … chauffeur style… to the formal.
Some more photos… here’s one with Emerson – who she met before she even started in Kindy – both were getting their school shoes in DJs and got chatting as we waited. Who would have guessed they’d still be good friends 7 years later and heading off to High School together.
We then left her to have a fun night with her friends.
Withnall Family Reunion
You’ve probably guessed we don’t see a lot of the Withnall side of the family and it has been, in fact, 4 years since we’ve seen anyone except for Kevin’s brother. So naturally the girls were very excited to see their cousin’s (none on my side as I’m an only child). We all met at his Dad’s farm – which is only 30mins from our home and after a bit of an odd start to the day we had a nice time catching up.
There were tractor rides…here Christy holding on to the youngest cousin, Dash.
There was swimming and fun in the (not so clean) pool… but on such a hot day no-one cared…
Christy and oldest cousin, Epi.
There were quad bikes to be riden…
Aunty Joanne and cousins…
And even a little motorbike… yes, the big kids had fun too :-).
There were sheep to admire…
A farm to explore…
And presents to be opened…
kris kingle style… which means you might not get to keep the one you opened.
And there were games to see who got the last present.
I lucked out and scored a VERY cute car washing kit. Kevin got a beach towel.
I’ve never seen them before – but I LOVE it – and was glad none of the kids wanted it :-).
The same could not be said for the bags of chocolate – there 4 in total and both my girls managed to get one :-).
Finally there was technology sharing – had to laugh when I saw the 3 siblings with their phones out.
The girls had a blast hanging with their cousins and Kevin and I came home dreaming of living on a farm (again) :-).
Christmas shows and haircuts
Christy performed with her school at the Wollongong Mall today. She was so excited and did a great job (though I’m sure all Mums say that :-)).
Then this afternoon it was off to the hairdressers for both the girls.
Before…
Doesn’t she look so cute…. shorter and a fringe (which she is very proud of)
And Amy is all ready for high school….with a hair style to match…
NOTE: It’s been a crazy few days but I promise to do the draw for the Christmas Giveaway tomorrow. So if you haven’t yet entered you’ve still got a bit of time.