Goodbye Old Pa

It was with great sadness that we had to say goodbye to our beloved Old Pa early in December.

How Pa liked it, surrounded by his kids.... 

...and grandkids

Now at peace with Old Nana

xxxxxxx

Sydney 2016

Our annual Sydney trip was full to the brim with adventures. Each day was something new and exciting. 

Day 1: We took a train ride to a wonderful park and lake, not far away towards the mountains

Waiting for the train.....

Ice creams to cool off before our train ride back to Penrith

Adventure #2 Off to the Taronga Zoo!

In the Skyrail 

Trying to find the crocodile.....

After a long hot day they were all tuckered out!

Adventure #3 BIRTHDAY DAY!!

Up early before school to open presents

La went to school to celebrate with her friends & classmates whilst we went to Leyla's playgroup to celebrate with her friends

Always the last to leave the party.....

Leyla's cake of choice at the tea time festivities 

Adventure #4 Stephen's Birthday!

We surprised, or at least tried to surprise Steve by giving him a Sky Diving experience for his birthday. Off to Wooloongong with the troops to make sure he landed safely....

Waiting for the beach landing....

Spotted him high in the sky

Landing safely on the soft sand! Yay Steve!!

More park fun for the kids

Then off exploring to the lighthouse and cliff edge

 La certainly can not go past a good climbing tree without climbing it!

back home for a song and some ice cream cake!

Adventure #5 La's Birthday Bushwalk

Alara wanted to go on a buskwalk with some friends for her birthday, So Relle found somewhere relatively close and we packed our lunch and bathers and went to Paradise Pools

It was a popular little place with the locals, Steve watched some young fellas jump off a high cliff edge above the waterfalls.....

watching.....

....then he gave it a go himself!! 

Alara's cake of choice - a book, depicting the bush walk we did earlier

Anyone would think it was a bit breezy....

 Amongst all the adventures there still was opportunities for some down time and playing back at home 

Rollerskating....

Scootering.....

And cups of tea!

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