Friday, August 14, 2015

Queensland Trip #2

July came and it was time for another trip to Queensland - this time with the whole family in tow.
The Heinrich Reunion in Caloundra was our destination, we packed the car and borrowed a camper trailer and off we set.....



 seeking out some warmer weather - we just followed the sun.....

 Our first day of fun was at an Adventure Playground where the kids could run, ride, skate, play and so much more! Whilst the big boys, aka Dads & Uncles, went burning rubber at a nearby go kart track


Cass & Kara catching up



Relle & Fi
(& photographer Julz)




Lucy and Davy 

For lunch we headed to a nearby park where we all got together and caught up on the past 3 yrs

Julz & I perfecting our selfies


Beau & Pa getting in on it too!

 Sunday was Beach Day. We packed up and drove to Mooloolaba where we enjoyed fish & chips & sand & sun!

Davy- always happy on a beach




Feeding the masses


It wasn't quite warm enough for adult swimming but kids? Definitely!


Steve building and playing trucks with the boys

Warren & Fi were kind enough to let us extend our rental on their patch of lawn. Whilst everyone else disembarked and headed back to their respective properties, we stayed on for a few more days and checked out the local attractions 

 
 Tuesday we hijacked Charlie and went off to see Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo




Checking out how it all started


Bones...

The WHOLE reason we went to the zoo was to see the Crocodiles! The Crocoseum show was great and all the boys loved it!

Having a bite of lunch before the show starts


A massive bird, a vulture i think ?!? Anyhow, the biggest bird species in the world


A croc and its trainer - trying his hardest to be eaten...







Wednesday we headed back to Mooloolaba and spent the morning at Sealife Underwater World



Selfies with the tank cleaner


Beau's favourite - Swordfish with a funny face!


Theres Nemo! We found him!




Watching some very clever seals at the seal show

The next day we packed up our campsite and headed back to the chilliness of South Australia - oh yay.......

Saturday, May 30, 2015

Beau's 3rd Birthday

The day finally came for Beau, he turned the big 3.
 He has been at me for a good while now to make his 'big johnnie deere' cake


Big Johnnie Deere Tractor complete with combine



filled with 'wheat' ready to sow


may take a while with only 9 tynes......


pile of presents ready and waiting...




Safe to say the cake was a hit


Topping the day off with cake & cousins


Happy Birthday Beau
xxx

First QLD getaway

At the beginning of May it was time for our first QLD trip of the year - (there are more to come!) for the destination wedding of Benita & Dylan. 
The contrast in weather was unbelievable and such a welcome change to the chilliness of home


All the girlies looking beautiful


Whilst the boys were on kiddie duty



All ready and waiting....


Such a beautiful spot


Here she comes....



Sealed with a kiss....


The newest Mr & Mrs Vallance


Mr & Mrs Excell






Photo Booth fun!


The kiddies having fun together back at the house

It was a wonderful time -short but sweet - spent with great friends 
Looking forward to the next family holiday!