The Colton Family: 2011

Saturday 19 February 2011

Fun with Bammy

Today, we went to the Swan Valley with Grammy Bammy. Swan Valley is famous for its wineries and is just thirty minutes outside of Perth. We sampled sweets at the chocolate factory, bought some grape juice at a non-alcoholic winery and had a yummy lunch on an equestrian estate.

Wednesday 16 February 2011

Rocket Jump

Big Rocket Jump

(Assisted by the reigning World Champion in Floor Exercise)

Monday 14 February 2011

Castle Steps

Last night, Maddie told the story of Samuel the Lamanite for Family Home Evening. When we asked Izzie what was going on in the picture, she said the men were climbing up the steps to the top of Jesus' castle. Interesting idea, eh?

Sticky Rice Sushi

Today, Isabelle made sushi at school. When I asked her about how she made it, she only wanted to talk about the sticky rice. She made hers with carrots, cucumbers and corn. When we got home, she insisted on putting it on her fairy plate. It looks pretty but it is still sitting in the fridge. We will see if she actually gets around to eating it.

Tuesday 8 February 2011

First Day of School: Pre Kindy

Isabelle started school this week - just two mornings a week. She was excited about Beans - a cat that takes turns coming home with them - and painting. No tears or long goodbyes. She told her Mummy to go home, do her work and come back to get her later.

Saturday 5 February 2011

Twinkle Toes

Isabelle saw the picture of her Sparkly Cucumbers on the blog and wanted to know where I had put the picture of her Twinkle Toes. So, here you have it. This is what you get when Mom goes into one store and Dad takes the two girls into a shoe store next door. Along with big smiles, Maddie came out with open toed, black heels with rhinestones and Izzie left with pink glittery shoes that light up. Lucky girls. (Mom never would have bought them!)

Summer Slide

Yesterday, we went to the best ward activity ever! A couple in the ward set up a really long slip n slide designed and made by the husband. Apparently, he spent years making and perfecting slides until he came up with this super cool creation.

Dad and the girls had lots of fun while Mom took the photos. Izzie was unstoppable. She would go down, hop right up and run back to the top of the hill to wait for her next turn. She wouldn't take a break and didn't stop smiling for hours!

Wednesday 2 February 2011

Back to School: Year 2

Maddie started school today. She is in Year 2. She is excited to see her old friends and get to know her new teacher, Tania. She is also happy to be one of the few students in Western Australia who doesn't have to wear a uniform to school everyday!

Sparkly Cucumbers

While I was holding these pretty shoes, Izzie asked me, "What are you doing with my sparkly cucumbers?" Cucumbers. Converse. Same thing, right?

Sunday 30 January 2011

Australia Day

January 26th is Australia Day. We tried to spend the day just like the Aussies. First, we went to the beach. Then, we went to Kings Park to have a picnic and watch the fireworks with friends. Izzie said the fireworks were just like the ones in Barbie and The Three Musketeers.

Play in the Park

A couple of weeks ago, we went to a performance of Alice in Wonderland in Kings Park. Enjoy the photos of the girls with their favorite characters!

Science Day

Scitech is a hands-on science museum for kids. Recently, we went for the first time with our favorite church friends. We met at 10:00 and finally managed to pull the kids away about 3:30. The girls had such a good time that Mom bought an annual pass. Izzie has big plans to go back soon for Toddlerfest.

Blue Water and Blue Sky

Saturday 29 January 2011

Kangaroos and Koalas

We spent the first weekend of the new year at Caversham Wildlife Park. We don't know if it was the heat or the relaxed Aussie lifestyle but most of the animals slept through our visit. We fed the kangaroos, took photos with the sleeping wombat and tried not to wake the koalas.