JANUARY 2012

Here is what we have been up to in January…

New Years Eve was celebrated at Amanda & David's house. The men played pool and drank beer, the women chatted and drank bubbles and the young kids played in the pool, trampoline and games in and around the house, the teens hung in and around the pool... We all were treated to scrumptious food thanks to Amanda/David and friends. We toasted in the New Year with David’s home made music and Big Ben chimed count down, sparklers and hugs. Thanks to all of Lisa & Martins friends for once again including us in their world. We had a fab evening.

New Year Day... saw the arrival of the Baileys. We were all so glad to see them and our household moved from 10 to 14 people! Thankfully Lisa and Martins house has plenty of space for all to play, chill, eat, be together or take some time out. We have made some special memories during this month hanging out in the pool, trips to the sun drenched beaches, kayaking on Moore River, days out to parks, many family meals, bbqs and games. 

 

Miley and Asher have changed so much just in the little time we have been away and we are continually amazed at their love for people, their brilliant communication and their gift at making you laugh. One special moment for me was one morning at Sorrento beach Miley and I went to catch some waves. We had such fun jumping and splashing. The water was warm and the sun was shining. Miley was so happy and confident in her floaty vest that we decided to swim out a little. I was so aware of sea safety and her being so little that I held on to her the whole time but she was so confident that she kept brushing me off as if to say 'I can do this aunty… It is not cool to have you hanging on to me!'

We chatted and laughed while swimming about, swallowed a few waves but managed to recover. We took the body board sideways and swam along the shore line, it truly was a wonderful moment and I will treasure it. We celebrated Asher’s 1st birthday and Miley’s 3rd with cakes, balloons, and presents and for Miley's a day out the Caversham Wildlife Park. Here we got up close to a Koala, fed kangaroos, sat with a wombat, strokes a possum and saw many birds.

We Roberts have had a few moments out with a trip to Fremantle, surfing/body boarding at Trigg beach. Hayley and I took our drinks and sat at Sorrento beach one evening chatting and praying over our new year… what a year this is going to be!

Love Hayley X