Scott's Birthday

April 2, 2011

Scottie had his birthday party early since we are heading out of town the weekend following his birthday.
The weather cooperated for this one so we headed to Cary St. Park for some fun and games...

Sack Races...

Egg on Spoon Races...

Bean Bag Balancing Races...

Gotta Love candid shots

The top of their heads had grass stains after this one; Push the Egg With Your Nose races...

Water Balloon Toss - Notice the red one going down in the background

The best part of any party is the cake...

Scott loved all his gifts

Opening gifts on April 4th

Tourists in our own town

March 27th, 2011

We took this day to explore Wildlife World (second visit) and Manly's Ocean World
www.sydneywildlifeworld.myfun.com.au
http://www.oceanworld.myfun.com.au/myfun.com.au


While travelling back on the Ferry we went through a rain shower that created the opportunity for my favourite photos of the trip thus far...

Larger than life Lego

They are a friendly lot downunder

The Western Red Kangaroo upclose and personal

Ferry Ride form Manly back to Circular Quay and a rain shower rainbow

All of the shots below are in colour taken through the rain shower, creating some very cool shots
Notice the Sydney skyline in the background of this one

Taken through the old anchor line hole in the side of the ferry

You can walk up and tour the top of the Harbour Bridge

Jackson's Party

His Birthday is March 16 but the party was on the 19th.

The plan was to have an Amazing Race Adventure at the local park but the weather did not cooperate; we had been in Sydney nearly two months and it had barely rained but it poured this day.  Plan B was an indoor version, plan C was pizza instead of a barbecue for dinner - the day kept us hopping but fun was had by all!

We had a Fill' r Up station:  Big bucket of water with small cup needs to fill up other bucket...

Talkin' Strategy

Some good old Canadian mini stick target shooting

Great Canadian Form!

Jenga Building



Dress Up relay race



Guess That Taste?  Griffin loved the sardines!

Hunter lookin his best!

What a Prince of a Birthday Boy

Don't worry, there were two cakes

The gang: Josi, Griffin, Riley, Hunter
 Darcy, Eddie, Luke, Jackson, Jude, Scott, Sami, Sam

Taronga Zoo

Yes, yes, it's been awhile... now hush up and enjoy the news...

March 13th, 2011
We had a great day with the Kenny's at the zoo that turned into a marathon session (9.30 am to 5pm).
What can you say about this place?  Great exhibits and stunning views of the city. 
www.taronga.org.au/taronga-zoo

Highlights: 
Wendy - Chimpanzee's (explains a few things)
Jackson - Petting the Rock Wallabies
Chris - Bird show
Scott - Spending time with his family and learning stimulating facts about local flora and fauna

Amazing what they let kids do in Austrlia
Jackson, Scott, Griffin and his cousin Mateo

They say the Giraffe's have the best view but these Mtn Goats have it best if you ask me!

Distant Relative on Wendy's side of the family

Notice the two views of the one Sea Lion - cooool!

BIG Kodiak bear

He's not looking for dinner, it's a hot day

The spectacular Bird Show

Notice this Gala has a coin in his mouth

This Condor was Massive - notice the shadow over the people and look on the girls faces to the right



Left to right bottom row: Griffin, Jackson, Mateo, Scott and Jane
Back row: Jamie, Wendy and Saskia, Chris



Up close and personal with a Rock Wallaby