Currumbin Valley

We have been up to much of the same lately. It has been tough having Grant back at work but we are still finding time to do the things we all enjoy.

Last weekend we joined Cheryl, Tim, Rachel, Melissa, JJ and Denver for a nice walk (and climb around the rock pools), picnic and adventuresome visit to Jill's Farm (Cheryl's sister) in Currumbin Valley. It was a really nice day, especially for the kids. Not only did they get to climb high up the rock cliffs (much to Grant's dismay) but there was plenty to do around the farm as well. Cheryl had told us that the kids all love Jill and within minutes we understood why.....she was climbing trees, giving canoe rides, letting the kids eat fruit from her trees (nectarines, papaya, mandarin oranges, macadamia nuts) and teaching them how to ride down the grass hill on the cart-thingy. Yep, I have no idea what they called that thing, just know the kids loved it. Jill even took Elyssa for a wild ride down the hill.

Sadly, I forgot my camera but was quite pleased when Cheryl gave me her photos on CD - so you can check them out on the picasa site.

This weekend was quiet as Grant has been working overnight for the last three days with one more remaining night shift. Friday night the boys spent the night with Denver (JJ was at a friends house), Saturday was uneventful and Sunday I took the kids to the farm for a few hours while Grant got some much needed sleep.

The boys seem to be taking well to home schooling and the new curriculum. I don't think they have ever worked so hard. It is quite exhausting to me! Elyssa has started a play-gym type gymnastics and is loving it. The boys are still enjoying their gymnastics and their music lessons. Piano is well tolerated (and un-admittedly enjoyed) but the drum lessons are definitely the favorite. Elyssa will be celebrating her 3rd birthday next weekend with a party at the play-gym.

Life is good!