Day 233 - A friendly rivalry

As avid AFL watchers there is always one round in which Shane and I develop a friendly rivalry. Of course that is when Sydney play St Kilda. Today Shane and I took a little time out and drove to Sydney to watch Sydney play St Kilda. It was a lovely day in Sydney and I was very grateful that Sydney pulled off a miraculous 3rd Quarter turn around to win the match.
I snapped this photo of Ted Richards at the end of the game with my iPhone because I forgot to charge my camera.

Day 213 - Monorail, monorail, monorail!

We took the girls further into the city to do a spot of shopping today. My shopping mission was very unsuccessful, but I did have a look at the new Westfield shopping centre. If only I had a never ending cash supply and I am sure I would have shopped up a storm!
We caught the monorail around the city and the girls loved it. They kept us and the other passengers on the monorail by singing and chatting away. Next time we go to Sydney a trip on the monorail is a must just to see the priceless look on Olivia and Ava's faces.

Day 211 - A trip to the Aquarium

We took the girls to the Sydney Aquarium today to start off our little family getaway in Sydney. The girls enjoyed looking at the different sea creatures with the turtle the definite favourite for Ava. It was interesting watching the girls enjoy different parts of the aquarium. Ava loved walking underneath the water and having the sharks, fish and stingrays swim over the top of us while I think Olivia just enjoyed being out of the pram! I think the girls are going to really enjoy coming here over the next few years.

Day 183 - Hello Ikea!

We took a trip to Sydney for the weekend with our first stop, Ikea in Rhodes.

The girls slept a little bit in the car so we bundled them into the trolley for a leisurely stroll around Ikea with a few things like toy storage and single bed quilts on my shopping list. I am always amazed at how much they can fit into the shop.

I am already thinking about what our next purchase can be from Ikea.

Day 37 - Home time

The first thing I noticed about the rental car was this prominent sticker on the window.

Pity these stickers aren't put in all cars because whenever I drive to and from Sydney there are always crazy drivers. I am not sure what it is about the highway that brings out the worst in some drivers. My trip home included being stuck in traffic just past the Bargo exit because of an accident, having a driver slam on the breaks in the overtaking lane because they saw a Police car pulling someone else over and many drivers who were either talking on the mobile, driving all over the road or just generally being in my way!

Made it home safely, albeit tired, after a great weekend away. I look forward to the next one already.

Day 36 - Wow, it is so hot!

Wow, Summer is definately here. It was so hot in Sydney today. According to the weather it was 41 degrees, I personally believe my car and it said 44 degrees. I am pretty sure at some point I melted.

We went and picked up Sonya from the airport in our air conditioned car and then found the haven known as Westfield East Gardens. Pity everyone else seemed to have the same idea. Then after a bit of chit chat and a cold shower it was time to go out to dinner. We met friends Bridie, Angela and Carly and ate beautiful vietnamese food from Thanh Binh in Newtown. It was some of the most delicious food I have ever eaten.

After a trip to a couple of pubs in Newtown we ventured home where Rocco, also known as Lickey Dog, decided to show us how much he loves Sarah. As promised this took over any other photo as today's photo of the day.

Day 35 - What awaits...

I have been planning a trip to Sydney for a couple of months now. Finally it has arrived. I hired a rental car leaving Shane with our Nelly Nissan for the weekend. After a very uneventful trip up to Sydney, I arrived to a glass of wine awaiting me and Ryan making a Mii of me for our evening of Wii Bowling.

I believe I am the bowling Champion on the Hansen Wii still with a score of 204. I am sure Sarah will call me and tell me when she beats it... (if she ever beats it!)

A night of chit chat, Wii and Wine (and water to attempt to  keep myself hydrated) was a great start to a great weekend.