First Aussie Vacation

We took Vivi on her first Aussie vacation!!  She did great on the flights and surprised us by sleeping thru the night the third night after we arrived in Perth.  Unfortunately, it took quite a bit longer to adjust coming home but she is finally back on her old schedule.  We had a wonderful time and enjoyed seeing family and friends that we have missed so much.  We were thankful to get to join in on the 70th birthday party for Uncle Bob and 60th  birthday party for Aunt Judi.  We also enjoyed staying with John and Cath for several nights and seeing our friends in Perth.  Vivi had a great time with Nan & Cookie and loved going to the beach, the zoo, playing in her pool and taking walks around the yard.  She also had a wonderful time discovering all of the new toys she had to play with.  It was fun to take her to King's Park so that she could see where Mummy & Daddy got married.  Although we were able to spend good quality time with everyone, we were sad to leave.  But, we look forward to our next trip in about 18 months when we will have both Vivi and Jack!  Thank you to Nan & Cookie for making our trip so enjoyable!

Walking around Nan & Cookie's yard

Daddy practising his golf swing at Uncle Bob's party.  Perth skyline in the background.

Having fun in her swimming pool!

Auntie Cath, Auntie Anne & Cousin Rachel

Almost falling asleep on Cookie's lap at Auntie Judi's birthday party

Ready to hit the beach!

Little Hollywood playing in the sand

Vivi loved being in the water, even after she was stung by a jellyfish

The view from the beach near Nan & Cookie's

Vivi loved riding in the carrier which Cookie used to carry Daddy in some 30 years ago.

Kangaroos at Nan & Cookie's

Ready for the Zoo

Hi Monkey

More pool time

Playing in the cubby house and talking on her pretend phone

First busted lip - look at that face!

Fun times with Uncle John and Auntie Cath

Vivi laughing at Nan after being told "not for babies" when she tried to touch the tv controls

Holding hands with Nan

Playing with cousins Abby & Luke

Hi Luke

The only family photo we captured

King's Park where Mummy & Daddy got married

Running in King's Park

Letters recently purchased for Baby Jack's room