Tuesday, May 28, 2013
28 May - Clean Pantry
Monday, May 27, 2013
27 May - Dancing at the Park
We took some time to make it to the play area though, as all Grace wanted to do was get up on the stage and dance.
I did teach her a 'meerkat' dance though, which is pretty amusing to see!
Sunday, May 26, 2013
26 May - Zoo
I think this is the first time I have ever seen the Red Panda moving!
Saturday, May 25, 2013
25 May - Dance Day
Grace is really loving the whole dance thing, and seems to be learning pretty well.
Im not sure she even realised there was anyone watching her on stage at the Plaza for her performance either!
Friday, May 24, 2013
24 May - Dinosaur Train modelled by a Dinosaur
When we got home, she put it on, and modelled it for me.
Which required her to be a Dinosaur apparently.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
23 May - That Fish Tag again
I know I blogged this tag already, but this photo was on my phone today, as I took a photo to send to the Japanese research institute that it belongs to.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
22 May - Bloody iPad apps
All she does after seeing one, is realise that they have apps that she doesnt have (that just must be way better than the ones she DOES have!) , and then she wants them.
It must be an age thing though, as Maddie seems to want the same games that Grace has on her iPad as well.
Hence the reason I had a photo on my phone of the app icon for a game on Graces iPad, that was urgently required in the Merrys household! Which of couse Grace only has on her iPad because she saw it on Abby's iPad last time we were in Hobart!!!
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
21 May - Anatomically Correct
I was impressed that Grace was being so precise, and making sure that the animals were anatomically correct, as she complained that the bird needed wings, and the shark needed sharp teeth!
19-20 May - Nothing Much
So that means, another blog entry (and this time a double day one) with no photo.
Sorry to anyone who reads this, though I doubt that:
a) anyone DOES read this; and
b) if anyone does, they really care about a missing photo.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
18 May - Dancing Class Number Two
Today was the second week of dancing classes for Grace, and boy does she love them!
She its totally in love with her instructor, Casey, and has talked about her all week.
I was glad to see Grace still did well and followed along, despite the distractions of the (many) kids that didn't listen and just ran wild.
I do wonder if Casey thought being in charge of a roomful of wild toddlers was where all the years of hard work and dance training would get her!
17 May - Mawsons Mirrors
Late this afternoon we went to the Mawson club for a hot chocolate, while Grace had a play there.
It was extremely quiet, and she didn't really find anyone else to play with, so she had to make do with posing in the mirrors instead!
Friday, May 17, 2013
16 May - Questacon
In the years we have lived in Canberra I have only been to Questacon a couple of times, despite us having a Family Annual Membership this year.
Normally Leah and Grace go when I am at work.
So today I decided, while Leah isn't well, to take Grace. Though if I'm honest, I did want to check it out myself.
I thought it was as every bit as good as I remembered, and Grace clearly loves it there.
I was planning on just a couple of hours there, but 4 hours later I finally had to convince Grace it was time to go home!
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
15 May - Riiiiiiiddde, the Dinosaur Train
Grace has started singing along to the Dinosaur Train theme song, and today I got a decent video of her.
Which means the photos for today are screenshots from the video.
14 May - The Play Centre
For a couple of days now, Grace has been wanting to go to the 'Play Centre with the tea cups' so this afternoon I took her.
I was pleased it was quiet, but pretty amazed when some people left and I realised that apart from staff, Grace and I were the ONLY people there.
It did mean we got some extra privileges, such as virtually unlimited rides on the Tea Cups...Thank God Grace is old enough to ride by herself now. I can't imagine how sick I would have felt after all those rides!
I'm wondering how Grace felt though, as when we went to the supermarket afterwards, all she wanted was a carrot.
To settle an upset belly perhaps?
13 May - Park Play
Another of yesterdays photos...
A quick play at a new park in the afternoon, and all Grace wanted to do was hang off the monkey bars...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
12 May - Face Painting
Face Painting with a difference today...Grace decided she wanted to paint my face.
Nice use of color though! :)
Oh and as with any 'selfie' I take, I just couldn't help but pull a stupid face.
I'm starting to wonder if I'm not pulling faces at all, and that this is just what I really look like!!!
11 May - Dancing Class
Grace's first ever dancing class.
I really was impressed with how well she did. She listened, she followed the teacher, and smiled the whole time.
Grace really did love it, and so did I to see her so happy.
She loved the teacher, Casey, a little too much... so much that she has spent the day wanting to have her face painted to look like Casey!
And I have to admit to a little bit of "Proud Dad" when Casey asked if Grace had danced before...
10 May - 3 Days!!!!
OK, so now I'm officially impressed.
Just over 3 days since my phone saw a charger. That's 75 hours! Awesome. And its still not flat!!
9 May - 2 Days
Finally managed to make 2 days battery on my phone without a charge.
Very impressed, and still it will go longer!
Thursday, May 9, 2013
8 May - The New Airport
Half of the new Canberra Airport has been open for quite a while now.
But the other half is now open as well, with new Security, check in counters and luggage carousels.
Picking Leah and Grace up this afternoon it was very quiet when I arrived, which gave me the chance to take in how huge and open it is now.
And to admire the masses of glass.
7 May - Babies
Leah asked me to find Grace's little baby dolls and send a photo today.
I tried to be as artistic as possible!
6 May - Random Video
I've had my Samsung phone for some time now.
I've also been using this same firmware on it for some time.
So why is it that today I noticed a new video folder in the Gallery, that contained a video made by Samsung called 'Wonders of Nature'? At least, I THINK it's new? Maybe.
Samsung downloading stuff to my phone i reckon!
Sunday, May 5, 2013
5 May - Mushrooms, the Great All-Rounder
We put down some topsoil/potting mix and grass seeds a couple of weeks ago, and I guess there was an extra surprise in there for us as well...
Saturday, May 4, 2013
4 May - Wedding Day
They were the ring bearers, and I cant believe I didn't think to get a photo of them during the ceremony!
The wedding was great for the kids, there was a balloon guy (who, as far as balloon guys go, was about as creepy and unusual as you would expect!), and coloring and music (which while not technically for the kids, was probably Graces favourite part!).
The balloon guy, I must admit, was pretty impressive. Grace asked for a Dinosaur, and he certainly built her a good one!
There was also a good park next door, though the Tassie weather wasn't exactly cooperating, so Grace only got a quick 10 minutes there.
Friday, May 3, 2013
3 May - Telstra FAIL
Of course, with Tasmanian internet speeds, that's more like wasted 25 minutes!
Imagine my surprise when I tried to load the full version of the Telstra Mobile Phones/Plans site, to see this message!!!
Can anyone say.....Ironic!
Thursday, May 2, 2013
2 May - Getting Grace to Sleep
Tasmania means lying on the bed each night for a while, as Grace goes to sleep, since she doesnt like us to leave her in the bedroom on her own.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
1 May - Qantas Family Time
It did mean we couldnt get Grace to eat breakfast like we usually do at the lounge, but at least she was happy!
would have been nice to know when we came back from Melbourne at Easter and spent a couple of hours in the lounge!