King's Park and Whiteman Park

Last weekend was like two extremes, Saturday was so hot, the suntan lotion was on and we caught the sun, but Sunday was gale force winds.......and we were out in it!

We spent Saturday afternoon at King's Park, packed a picnic and enjoyed the sun. George was learning how to throw a frisbee and it always seemed to go in the opposite direction, but he had a great time playing.

Sunday was such a contrast, but we headed of to Whiteman Park to see 'The Friends of Thomas'. The weather was not too bad when we left, but after our first train ride, it was so windy and pouring. We were so cold and almost gave up on the day, but decided to eat our picnic in the car....well Wes and George were in the boot! Luckily, it stopped and the sun came out, so it was back on the trains and off to see the animals, fire engines and bounce on the bouncy castle. Despite the bad start, we were glad we stayed to enjoy the day.

http://www.whitemanpark.com.au/park/map.asp

No wonder the car needed a wash!!

Off roading and some serious mud!!

Last Sunday Wes and George revisited the Mundaring off road track we did a couple of weeks ago, but this time there had been a lot of rain so the puddles were huge and Wes took our car. I was cringing thinking it was going to come back trashed.....it did come back but absolutely filthy! Pictures at the end and also Wes and George cleaning it! They had a good day, met up with some people Lew had arranged to meet, so there were plenty of them to help rescue if required. Luckily this time, Wes did not get stuck! George had a great day and now any time we drive on what might not be the main road......he screams 'bumpy road, bumpy road.'

Fathers Day - Sunday 7th September

Wes missed Fathers Day in the UK this year and had to wait until September over here. It always falls on the first Sunday of the month. The weather was the hottest it had been for a while so after a massive breakfast, we headed for the river. It was so calm compared to the beach and was busy but not over bearing, still plenty of space. A lot of people had the same idea and were having picnics and barbies. It was very relaxing just watching people set off in their boats across the water or just being buried in the sand!

Song time at playgroup

George shakes his wiggles out, nods his naughties out, claps his crazies out and jumps his jiggles out......this is the funniest thing to watch but he noticed I was filming. Check out how he moves his whole body to nod his head!

George gets nodding

Playgroup and sunset

I finally remembered to bring the camera to George's Playgroup. He goes to this on a Wednesday morning and loves it.....calls it 'big playgroup'......mainly because of the space. It is based in a primary school and there are 2 sand pits, a climbing frame, swings, loads of apparatus to play with or climb on, but mainly George finds a truck or digger to push around! Inside there are various tables set up for painting, play dough, sticking etc. When the bell rings, George knows it is time to rush in for song time, followed by fruit, then a bit more playing before the bell rings again for goodbye songs. He really enjoys going and for just $2 (about £1) he has the best 2 hours of the week.

This week, we used one of the free bbqs at the beach, just hot dogs and jacket potatoes before we got attacked by sea gulls and mossies. Made a nice change though, then wandered down the beach to watch the sunset and dig!