sunset at Seabreeze festival

sunset at Seabreeze festival

lilies at the billabong

lilies at the billabong

keeping busy waiting for the sunset at Ubirr

keeping busy waiting for the sunset at Ubirr

Bryson taking in the scenic view waiting for the sunset

Bryson taking in the scenic view waiting for the sunset

scenic outlook Ubirr-waiting for sunset

scenic outlook Ubirr-waiting for sunset

the sunset we were waiting for

the sunset we were waiting for

the Kakadu wetlands from the chopper

the Kakadu wetlands from the chopper

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

March 18, 2008



We're still in the wet season here. The temps are the 90's and the humidity is palpable--choking in the mid-day.  But, the evenings are lovely, and the afternoons are perfect for a swim.  Bryson and I had settled into a busy daily routine of playdates, library events, errands, and mini outings, but we had to slow up this week as we all were knocked down by a stomach bug--all of us that is but Jordan who is as strong as ever.  March has been all about  Jordan so far.  She got to show us around her school at the open house.  Then, last week she received her first merit award--proudly received in front of the entire school assembly--for "always trying her best in all classroom activities"--We couldn't possibly ask for more than that.   She also got to spend some time playing at the palmerston fire station with her Dad and Ben.  This month she also got to join her friend Jaxson at his birthday party and she celebrated her own both at school and at the water park on the weekend.  We had a terrific turnout for her #5  with 13  friends and their families.   Matt's been busy this month having fun as well with a boys night out, a day on the water fishing, and his first try at golf. He still hasn't caught a fish, but still hasn't given up.   After months without any of his own home improvement projects, Matt was able to help out Franky with one of his.  They managed to roof the carport in just a few days.  We'll we're not really sure what's next for us in the immediate future, but we'll keep you posted. 

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Are we there yet?

Are we there yet?
Jordan has to pee

Goodbye Alaska

Goodbye Alaska

Wiped out after the plane ride

Wiped out after the plane ride

more of the same

more of the same

this was worth waking for

this was worth waking for

Nice surf board!

Nice surf board!
You must have some tough "training days"

Meet the Burts

Meet the Burts

Matt's new helmet

Matt's new helmet

Arrival in Darwin

Arrival in Darwin

You mean we're really here?

You mean we're really here?
Can you tell I'm a little excited?

the coconut challenge

the coconut challenge
thanks for the help Bryce

playing at Lee Point

playing at Lee Point

unusual party favor

unusual party favor

Happy Birthday Bryce

Happy Birthday Bryce

Aussie party invite

Aussie party invite

kangaroos are a lot like dogs

kangaroos are a lot like dogs

Franky and Matt at the drag races

Franky and Matt at the drag races

puppy love at the market

puppy love at the market

Bryson's wore out

Bryson's wore out
we've seen lot of this lately

beer can regatta

beer can regatta

sledding in Oz

sledding in Oz

peek a boo at the park

peek a boo at the park

rare moment caught on film

rare moment caught on film
2 kids looking at the camera at the same time and smiling

beachcombing treasure from casuarina

beachcombing treasure from casuarina

just another beautiful sunset-Oh yeah, in AUSTRALIA!

just another beautiful sunset-Oh yeah, in AUSTRALIA!

This is the hat that Kim saved

This is the hat that Kim saved

This is were we had to wait while the hat was saved

This is were we had to wait while the hat was saved

another day another snake

another day another snake
this one's at the wildlife park

Fun bus fun

Fun bus fun

Didgereedooer at the MIndil Market

Didgereedooer at the MIndil Market

Matt's view from on top of the Bronto sky crane

Matt's view from on top of the Bronto sky crane

Hokey pokeying at the Darwin show

Hokey pokeying at the Darwin show

Come on Bryce you can do it!

Come on Bryce you can do it!

Hey mom, can we come out yet?

Hey mom, can we come out yet?

building the castles

building the castles

Bryson sandy, wet, and having a good time

Bryson sandy, wet, and having a good time

Jordan a little blurry, but looking like a Land's End model

Jordan a little blurry, but looking like a Land's End model

I found these for Jo

I found these for Jo
next I need to find out how to mail them

creepy tree legs

creepy tree legs
on the mangrove island

wallaby tracks in the sand

wallaby tracks in the sand

the amazing drumming monkeys

the amazing drumming monkeys
Jordan in ponytail jumping on the right

picnic at McMinn's lagoon

picnic at McMinn's lagoon

Giving Bryson riding lessons

Giving Bryson riding lessons

Dr. Seuss tree

Dr. Seuss tree

Praying Mantis

Praying Mantis
Bryson's favorite thing at the picnic

The biggest bear ever

The biggest bear ever




Hope this never happens while I'm driving

Hope this never happens while I'm driving

Lorakeets? at Katherine

Lorakeets? at Katherine