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Recipes

Knead Some Creativity? Make Stunning Focaccia Designs

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Why settle for plain bread when you can bake a garden? This focaccia recipe is your ticket to creating a delicious masterpiece that’s as stunning as it is scrumptious. With simple ingredients, a little patience, and a sprinkle of creativity, you’ll craft a loaf that’s golden, crispy, and blooming with veggie “flowers.” Let’s turn your kitchen into an edible art studio!

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 cups “00” flour or bread flour if you don’t have 00 flour
  • 1 tsp salt 
  • 2 cups warm water 
  • 2 tsp dry instant yeast 
  • 1 tsp sugar 
  • ½ cup olive oil 

For decoration:

  • Capsicum, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mushrooms, or whatever veggies spark your creativity!
  • Parsley, you can add other herbs if you like, for example, rosemary, chives, or basil.

I sourced all my fresh ingredients from Todarello’s Katoomba Village Fruit Market, a true gem for any home chef. Their vibrant displays of produce are a feast for the eyes, with fruits and vegetables so fresh they practically glow with flavour. From crisp capsicums to fragrant herbs, everything I needed for my focaccia garden was right at my fingertips.

Todarello’s Katoomba Village Fruit Market

Parsley

Red onions

Cucumbers
Mushrooms

Green and red capsicums

METHOD

NOTE: Preheat your oven to 200°C/390°F

Mixing the Magic: Creating the Dough

1. Awaken the Yeast

Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Make sure the water is just the right temperature—like a baby’s bath. Let it rest until it gets foamy and bubbly, like a tiny science experiment.

The dough rising in the garden as the kitchen was a bit cold

2. Stir It Up

In a large bowl, mix your flour and salt. Slowly add the foamy yeast mixture and a tablespoon of olive oil. Stir until it turns into a sticky, thick dough. Drizzle on a bit more olive oil, coat your hands, and gently roll the dough around in the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap—it’s nap time for your dough.

Watch It Grow: Letting the Dough Rise

Put the covered bowl in a warm, cozy spot and let the dough rise for about an hour or until it doubles in size. Give it a gentle fold, drizzle more olive oil, and if you’ve got the patience, let it rest overnight in the fridge. This slow rise will give your focaccia a flavour boost that’s worth the wait.

3. Build Your Bread Garden

Spray a deep baking dish with nonstick spray and add a generous layer of olive oil. Tip the dough into the pan and gently stretch it to the corners, dimpling it with oiled fingers. Now, channel your inner artist! Use sliced capsicum as petals, cherry tomatoes for bold pops of colour, and fresh herbs for stems. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for the perfect finish.

Adding the dough to the pan
Decorating the focaccia

Ready to go into the oven – looking so bright and colourful

4. Bake and Admire Your Work

Bake your creation for 30–40 minutes. The bread should be golden brown, crispy on the outside, and sound hollow when tapped. Let it cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.

Cooked and ready to eat, looks so yummy!

5. Slice, Serve, and Savour

Your focaccia garden is ready to shine! Whether you’re impressing friends or just spoiling yourself, this edible beauty is guaranteed to wow. Don’t forget to snap a pic, soak up all those compliments, and revel in the delicious fruits (or flowers) of your labour. Who knew baking could be this much fun—and this gorgeous?

The crust and the cooked tomatoes looking delicious

The focaccia cut up and ready to eat
Focaccia cut up

POST FEAST REVIEW

As a newcomer to focaccia making, I was honestly impressed that my bread looked and tasted just like store-bought focaccia—and it really wasn’t that hard to make! But I think the real art is in making it taste authentic. While I did capture some of those classic focaccia flavours, I added my own modern twist with vegetables on top. They might not be traditional, but they were tasty and added a unique touch.

WOULD I MAKE THIS AGAIN?

Yes, I would make focaccia again. I have never made focaccia before, and I’m absolutely taken with how you can really make it your own! While it’s still focaccia, the toppings and design completely transform it into something unique—truly a work of art. It’s amazing how a simple loaf of bread can turn into a personalised creation. Now, I’m eager to perfect the traditional flavours of focaccia and experiment with different variations. It’s such a fun and rewarding experience, and I can’t wait to bake more delicious batches in the future!

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Things to do

Portland Twilight Markets – June Bonfire & Cracker Night

We visited Portland Night Markets in April and had a great time, there were plenty of stalls, craft fun for the kids, and also food trucks. The markets and silos are managed by the Foundations at Portland.

The stunning mural on the Portland Silos

While we were at the Portland Twilight Markets in April we did the following:

  • Looked at the stalls and bought things
  • Ate food from the food trucks
  • Looked around at the silos
  • Enjoyed a bit of music
  • My youngest had fun creating art at the kid’s corner

We are keen to enjoy the cracker and bonfire night at Portland Silos. It is freezing here already so we will need to rug up as it is really windy.

If you are going see the details below and maybe I will see you there.

Checking out the silos at the Portland Markets
At the markets early before it was night
Looking at the stalls at the Portland Twilight Markets
Creating art at the Portland Markets

June 11th is Cracker and Bonfire Night at Portland

June long weekend at the Foundations in Portland

“Fireworks, a massive bonfire, over 70 market stalls, food trucks, and more on the night.

Lounge Katz will keep you entertained in the markets while out by the fire, local musicians and performers will keep you entertained while you warm up. For the kids, the STEAMWorks Craft Corner will be back, and we are welcoming Fizzics providing exciting engaging shows for kids of all ages throughout the night.”

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Family

Unique Gifts from Modern Map Art

Have you been searching for a unique gift?

I have the perfect solution that will impress your friends and family, and you too!

Modern Map Art allows you to create a special gift that will commemorate an event or an anniversary.

Would you like to present your hubby/wife a lovely star map poster that celebrates your first kiss, your wedding day, the exact spot where you met? Or for the birth of your child or children?

Whatever it is that you wish to celebrate creating a one of a kind star map that is just for you is a super special gift.

How Do you Create your own Star Map from Modern Map Art?

  1. Go to Modern Map Art and click on Create Your Star Map
  2. Now you are at the page where you can enter all your details and to create your very own star map.
  3. You can select, poster, framed poster, or canvas. I got a poster and had to frame the poster myself.
  4. The posters come in various sizes.
  5. Enter your title, date and longitude and latitude for the stars to align to the right place.
  6. To get the longitude and latitude just google it and you will get all the info you need.
  7. Note – The dates default to American dates (10/31/2018). If you are located elsewhere and wish to have your date display differently this is not a problem. All you need to do is email Modern Map Art to tell them and they will ensure it will be displayed correctly.  I need my dates to be displayed like this: 31/10/2018.
  8. Pick a black, grey, navy or white background for your poster. Plus the colour of the text.
  9. Choose a border or not.
  10. You don’t have to have constellations but I think it makes it look fab so for me this was essential.
  11. Once all done and you are happy with your poster and choices, order and pay.
  12. If you are in the USA you get free postage.
  13. If you live in Australia delivery is about 12-20 business days after printing.

 

My stunning and wonderful star map poster from Modern Map Art.
My stunning and wonderful star map poster from Modern Map Art.

 

Why I LOVE my Star Map 

It is something just for me.

It is unique.

Exact stars from where and when I was born.

I took a while to decide on what to get on my Star Map. I have 3 kids so I couldn’t just choose 1.

I wanted to have a star map of our new house but maps in this area don’t have enough detail.

My initial thought was to get something for the house or for others, and then I decided… I should do something for me.

My Star Map Poster is the area I was born in… Yep, a Star Map of Brisbane, Australia.

I picked the biggest size (24×36 inches) and it turned out to be rather difficult to find a frame to fit my fab personalised poster.
I finally found a great frame from Target for $15 and it fits perfectly.

Once my workshop or otherwise known as mummy’s office is complete it will be hung on the wall to inspire me.

This is Kristen's poster of the night she met her hubby. Photo from Modern Map Art Website, courtesy from Kristen's Insta feed - @lovely.as.a.mother
This is Kristen’s poster of the night she met her hubby. Photo from Modern Map Art Website, courtesy from Kristen’s Insta feed – @lovely.as.a.mother

Modern Map Art has so many other products to chose from:

  • Housewarming Gifts
  • Baby Gifts
  • Lake Art
  • Skyline Prints
  • Typography Prints
  • Trail Maps
  • Map Shirts
  • Topographic Map

 

Modern Map Art have so many choices for gifts and your special someone. I’m sure you will find something that will be adored for years to come.

A HUGE thank you to Jennifer and the Modern Map Art Team for sending me my fabulous Star Map Poster. I love it and all the other options you have on your site.

I love sharing wonderful gift ideas that are a one-off, and this certainly is unique.

 

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Creative

Decorate Handkerchiefs with Stained Sharpies

It is always nice to have gifts that are unique. A gift that has meaning, and of course is special to you and others.

Creating a gift that is a work of art is even better.

How about decorating a handkerchief for dad, mum, or anyone!

This gift idea is not only just for dads but can be for mum, grandparents, friends or even as a teacher gift.

Yes, this idea is easily adapted to whoever you wish to give it to. It just depends on your imagination.

This simple DIY gift is super easy to create and won’t cost the earth.

Equipment Need:

  • Handkerchiefs – You can purchase some or even make some if you are crafty at sewing. I purchased plain white ones. You can get different colours with patterns if you wish and incorporate this into your design.
  • A pack of Stained Sharpie Pens (Fabric Markers)
  • Cardboard or paper to put on desk to make sure that the pens don’t bleed onto the desk.

Before you get started with your design it is always advisable to think about what you would like to achieve.

Check out what I created below:

A Breakdown of my decorated handkerchief:

  • For my first attempt at decorating the handkerchief, I just stuck to patterns in one colour.
  • I alternated rows to give it a better visual effect.
  • As the handkerchief had a pattern on the border I decided to not decorate there and leave the pattern the way it was originally.
  • Once the patterns in the red colour were finished, I then added some text on one side of the handkerchief and did it on the other end, and it is upside down from each other. This was done on purpose to make sure the text can be read no matter which way you have the handkerchief.
  • I was going to iron the handkerchief afterwards to heat set but have read that this is not needed for the Sharpie pens.
  • One post that I read recommended leaving the decoration for an hour to set.

Lillian working on her masterpiece for daddy.
Lillian working on her masterpiece for daddy.

The twins have both decorated their own handkerchiefs for daddy and I think they look amazing.

If you need a quick gift I would give this a go. I’m sure he will not have anything like it and of course love the fact that it is such a personal gift.

 

Julia creating her own colourful handkerchief for daddy.
Julia creating her own colourful handkerchief for daddy.

If you do create a handkerchief decorated with sharpies for Father’s Day it would be amazing if you could share your pictures on our Facebook Page. I am sure that we can gain inspiration from your creations.

My first attempt at using Stained Sharpie Pens to decorate a handkerchief for hubby.
My first attempt at using Stained Sharpie Pens to decorate a handkerchief for hubby.

 

Thanks for following another great craft idea from Mummy to Twins Plus One. Stay tuned for more on the blog soon.

 

Julia's finished artwork on a handkerchief for Father's Day.
Julia’s finished artwork on a handkerchief for Father’s Day.

Lillian's brightly coloured Sharpie coloured handkerchief for daddy.
Lillian’s brightly coloured Sharpie coloured handkerchief for daddy.

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Review: Crayola Color Alive

Brought to you by Nuffnang and Crayola

Do your kids love to colour? Do they love to draw and do art? Mine do and they create copious amounts of art it is not funny. The girls just love to be creative and any opportunity to be imaginative and push the boundaries.

Have you heard of Crayola’s ‘Color Alive’ books?

They are so cool! It is a fabulous way for kids to have their favourite characters come to life

  • The characters can be scanned so they are seen in 4D.
  • You can take selfies with your favourite character, tickle them, even have pretend fights with them (how amazing would this be. Not just your average colouring book!)
  • The Color Alive books come with their very own crayons and some crayons give the pictures virtual color effects. Some effects that you can create are: comic symbols for Marvel Avengers, ice sparkles for Disney Frozen, fire for Mythical Creatures and pixie dust for Enchanted Fairies.

The crayons and look a special one that is just for pixie dust.
The crayons and look a special one that is just for pixie dust.

Enchanted Forest Crayola 'Color Alive'
Enchanted Forest Crayola ‘Color Alive’

The twins just loved these new colouring books. They just loved the idea that the page comes to life. Yes you read that right…All you need is an iPhone, iPad, or Android/Windows Device.  Also after you have finished colouring the whole book you can download new pages from the app. Yes how great is that. Your little ones will be so happy to have more to do, it will be a win all round.

Color Alive app is compatible with iOS, Android, and Windows devices. It is available on the iTunes App Store, Google play, and the Windows Store. For specific device compatibility, visit Crayola.com/AppCheck.

Mythical Creatures Crayola 'Color Alive'
Mythical Creatures Crayola ‘Color Alive’

See how one of my girls scanned in the dragon from the Mythical Creatures Crayola ‘Color Alive’ Book

 

I was sent the following to review:

  • Crayola Color Alive – Disney Frozen
  • Crayola Color Alive – Marvel Avengers
  • Crayola Color Alive – Mythical Creatures
  • Crayola Color Alive – Enchanted Forest

Avengers Crayola 'Color Alive'
Avengers Crayola ‘Color Alive’

The above books are are priced at $7.99 each. So that is great value. My kids have had a blast with just the few that we have been sent so I can imagine the many more hours of entertainment that is left to be had. Each pack includes six Crayola Crayons, one Special Effect Crayon, 16 Action Colouring Pages and FREE app download.

See the special effects on the dragon from the Mythical Creatures Crayola ‘Color Alive’ Book

It has been cold and bad weather lately… yes we have had snow and it has been freezing. Why not be warm inside and have your favourite characters come to life. The twins loved this and cannot wait to do more and of course get more books. One of them on the must buy list is Monster High, the girls are imagining what the characters will do

Creative shot of a fairy in one of the girls hands.
Creative shot of a fairy in one of the girls hands.

Yes even I had a picture with the fairy.
Yes even I had a picture with the fairy.

I have named this picture, "Mother of Dragons" It was this girl that created the dragon so it is an apt title.
I have named this picture, “Mother of Dragons” It was this girl that created the dragon so it is an apt title.

One of the Avengers
One of the Avengers

How cool does this avenger look!
How cool does this avenger look!

Even the baby had to have a selfie with the dragon.
Even the baby had to have a selfie with the dragon.

Geez this fairy was in everyone's photo.
Geez this fairy was in everyone’s photo.

As you can see we all got in on the fun
with the Crayola ‘Color Alive’ books.

Our overview and opinion of the Crayola ‘Color Alive’ products was 100% favourable. They are a cheap, fun and a clever way for kids to spend some time. Also due to our wet and cold weather it is something for the kids to do where you know they will be okay, have a great time and have a unique experience.

It is a great gift idea and a quick item to have on hand for your child’s next play date.

For more information please visit the Crayola Website

 

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Things to do

Explore SeaLife Sydney Aquarium

Last week we had the best adventure. We were invited to Sydney Aquarium before it opened to see their new exhibit: “Jurassic Seas”. This new exhibit showcases animals that have outlasted the dinosaurs.

The kids, my mum and I had to be at the aquarium for 8.30am, yes that is super early when you live in the Blue Mountains.  Although it was a very early day it was a highlight of the school holidays and the kids and I as well as my mum were looking forward to our adventures.

Kids and adults alike can learn about evolution and find out about lungfish, mudskippers, and much more.

One creature that the kids and I had never seen before was the nautilus. This creature has been around for 500 million years. Yes it is that old. We were extremely lucky to see the nautilus get fed as the staff at the aquarium do this before the centre opens.
See the feeding of the nautilus below:

You can see the nautilus a bit better in the video below:

The nautilus does not like lights or noise so therefore it is best to feed it before the place gets too noisy and also with many people with their smart phones.

You can even feed the deadly Plesiosaurus using the aquariums state of the art technology based game.

The kids had a great time at the Jurassic Seas exhibit and we then went to explore the rest of the aquarium.

Nana and Alexander checking out the penguins
Nana and Alexander checking out the penguins

Lillian looking at the penguins
Lillian looking at the penguins

Amazed at such bright and colourful fish
Amazed at such bright and colourful fish

One of the dugongs at Sydney Aquarium
One of the dugongs at Sydney Aquarium

The dugong came up for a close up
The dugong came up for a close up

The girls and Nana on the Shark Walk
The girls and Nana on the Shark Walk

Alexander and Nana looking at the bright and colourful fish
Alexander and Nana looking at the bright and colourful fish

Alexander was amazed. Not sure how much he took in and mind you he is only three months old but he seemed interested.
Alexander was amazed. Not sure how much he took in and mind you he is only three months old but he seemed interested.

 

 

The girls were lucky to be able to feed some fish before the aquarium opened for business:

One of the favourite things to do at the aquarium was the “Art Aquarium”. At first I dismissed the kids wanting to colour in the print outs. I told them we can colour in at home, I was thinking that we had so much to see and do at the aquarium that coloring in worksheets might be a waste if we missed out on seeing some interesting creatures.

Amazed by the Art Aquarium
Amazed by the Art Aquarium

 

I did see the video wall with the fish and creatures but did not put it all together.

Checking out our art
Checking out our art

The twins were telling me that they wanted to draw so that it could go on the wall.

Gosh….. what???? I took another look and then realised that the fish were coloured in by kids. They had names and you could see that they were scribbled with crayons and the like. How amazing and clever.

It was a brilliant and fabulous interactive exhibit that really got the kids involved. Once we figured out that there was more than just simple colouring in the girls got their creations happening, scanned in and we saw their creatures come to life on the art aquarium wall.

Once you have coloured in your work of art, you then scan it in so it will show up on the video wall.
Once you have coloured in your work of art, you then scan it in so it will show up on the video wall.

The new activity is available daily and is included in aquarium admission, so if you are going to the aquarium this is a must do! You will all have a blast with this activity. Trust me, we stayed here for quite a while.

The girls also had fun at the Discovery Rockpool, this is an area that allows kids and adults to touch and to learn more about the creatures. The girls patted starfish and a sea cucumber, they also got to hold a shark egg.

The girls having fun at the discovery rockpool at the aquarium
The girls having fun at the discovery rockpool at the aquarium

Julia holds a shark egg. I had no idea that it was like this. It feels like hard sea weed and it is formed like a spiral that allows the shark to have it slide into the sand easily.
Julia holds a shark egg. I had no idea that it was like this. It feels like hard sea weed and it is formed like a spiral that allows the shark to have it slide into the sand easily.

 

Would you love to take the kids to the Aquarium for the holidays or just for the weekend? Well find out all the great deals for tickets here

SeaLife Sydney Aquarium is offering FREE entry to all Defence Force Personal this ANZAC DAY

THANKS: We all had a blast at the aquarium and would like to thank those that made it possible. Thanks so much for our invite and the lovely walk around before the aquarium opened. It was amazing and made us feel very special indeed.

I just now need to win the lottery. Bring it on!
I just now need to win the lottery. Bring it on!

Since it is a big drive and kids get a bit stir crazy in the car for a few hours I like to give the kids time to run around and get some of their energy out before our huge drive home. We love to go to the Darling Harbour Playground, the twins love it and they have a fabulous time in the water park area, climbing, playing on the huge slide, getting dirty in the huge sandpit and much more. It is an amazing space. Just make sure you pack some towels, a change of clothes as kids get wet and of course dirty while having some serious fun at this playground.

Climbing and having fun
Climbing and having fun

Watching my big sisters have fun at the playground
Watching my big sisters have fun at the playground

We are going to get dizzy on this
We are going to get dizzy on this

All the different things that make water move, stop or go through are amazing.
All the different things that make water move, stop or go through are amazing.

More of the path of where the water travels in the water park at Darling Harbour
More of the path of where the water travels in the water park at Darling Harbour

Have you had a great time at the aquarium? Did you also have fun at the Darling Harbour Playground. Let us know.

Hope you are all having a fun time these school holidays. If you have not gotten to the city to have fun like we have maybe you can make a weekend of it or do it next school holidays.

 

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5 years and beyond

Off To The Opera

Figaro. Image found on wikipedia.org
Figaro. Image found on Wikipedia.org

UPDATE: The Opera was put on hold. Once cast member broke their leg and the replacement is having a baby. So it has been rescheduled for next term. Glad we won’t miss it but was looking forward to it.

This is my post to make you all jealous. Yes you read that right. I fear that this will make you all green with envy. Just what about you ask and wonder?

Next Friday I am off to see Opera Australia perform “The Barber of Seville” at the twins school. Yes the opera! The Australian Opera is coming to perform. Not only are they going to showcase a wonderful story to the kids and open them up to costumes, the stage and great performances but they are allowing parents to tag along free! Yes FREE!

Well as long as I can find a seat that is. Would sitting on the floor be o.k if I was not in the way? How early is too early to wait to make sure I get seat? Should I turn up 30mins before the performance? Not sure what to do here….there might be heaps of interest and maybe none.

I have paid for the kids to go and now I am super excited for my day at the opera. Should I dress up? Or just wear jeans and a t-shirt? I was thinking of the big hat and annoying people behind me with my swanky outfit, but that will not be happening. I have no swanky big hat and don’t think I can muster up a fancy outfit even in a weeks notice. Maybe smart casual and some makeup is what is going to actually happen.

My nana (the girls GG) loves going to the Opera House due to loving Opera, but that is not the only reason. One major reason is that they have all sorts of people come to their performances of Opera, comedy, symphony and more.  Dress is not a major thing that is noted. Nana loves it that she can be with people in thongs, jeans and a t-shirt who are passionate about the arts, you also get people who are in designer frocks and all the accessories that go with it.

It is great that the Australian Opera is giving the kids a chance to experience opera and these types of performances. I grew up going to the theatre and saw many operas so I know it is going to make an impression. Making art available for all kids to experience is a good thing and many kids don’t get the opportunity to go to the opera or even a live performance of a play.

I bet you are now very jealous of me going to the opera next Friday while you might be at work or at lunch. I will think of you while having a nice pleasant midday matinee performance of “The Barber of Seville”. Wish me luck in getting a seat for the show next Friday, and then I will be able to enjoy it in style rather than trying to get room on the floor.

What have you been jealous of lately? Has someone won something? Did a certain someone get tickets or go somewhere you have always wanted to go? Let us know.

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3 years and beyond Family

More sunny adventures

Yes another sunny wonderful day today, I am very proud of myself that I managed to do 2 loads of laundry before we left the house and nearly all was dry when we got home.

As it was sunny, we thought that we would take off to Australia Walkabout Park, we had a Cudo voucher that was going to expire. I bought it thinking that it would be great for the girls to see all different animals in their habitat. I am so glad that the weather was good and we were able to use the voucher before it expired. We raced around, got ready and packed our bag.

Julia was out of sorts all day, and we think it was due to the heat, she was moody, wanting cuddles and everything was an issue. Lillian seemed fine.  My car has no air conditioning and we think it needs to be re gassed, it has to wait currently so we aired the car with the windows down. Not great, but it works, the only annoying part is when you have to stop it gets very hot.

We finally arrived to the wildlife park at about 1pm and all had some lunch. The girls saw an emu or two walking around the eating area, and they were amazed at them. Behind the cafe is the koala enclosure and the girls could not see them moving, as they were fast asleep. After lunch we all went to the talk about the diamond python, who is called Neil, (Neil Diamond, someone at this park has a sense of humour). The girls were not interested in touching the snake, petting it, or have it pretend you were a tree and lounge on you. I was not into it and was happy to look also. There were some brave kids and adults that allowed their body to be a tree for Neil the snake. I just could not do it. This idea got met with “NO, YUCK!” by both the girls. So I take it they feel the way I do and so does daddy about this. Happy to watch.

After this we all went off for a bit of a bush walk and ended up at the Tasmanian Devil talk. These creatures definitely should not be messed with, they have heaps of teeth that seriously could do you some damage. Since the weather was very hot, they were not that keen in coming out from their cool log. There was a brief moment when one came out with the coaxing from the ranger with meat and holding the devil in a position that was not cruel but would not allow the animal to eat the ranger either.

We saw koalas being fed, emus, the girls saw kangaroo’s eating and they patted them and were very taken with them. We made sure that they were safe and was around just in case. All in all it was a good day; it was long and a tiring day, the girls saw and animals and had a great experience. So glad it was hot, a taste of what summer should have been. I wonder if we will get more weather like this.

I have only now checked the weather for the week ahead. What a sad state of affairs, the follow is the predication for the week ahead (weather taken from Sydney Morning Herald Weather):

Monday
Late shower
Min: 15°C Max: 24°C
UV: Extreme

Tuesday
Possible shower
Min: 12°C Max: 18°C
UV: Extreme

Wednesday
Possible shower
Min: 12°C Max: 17°C
UV: Extreme

Thursday
Possible shower
Min: 12°C Max: 16°C
UV: Extreme

Friday
Showers
Min: 10°C Max: 16°C
UV: Extreme

Saturday
Showers
Min: 10°C Max: 16°C
UV:

Sunday
Possible shower
Min: 10°C Max: 17°C
UV: –

How disappointing that the weekend is probably the only sunny warm weather that we might have in a while. Let’s hope that the weather people have got it wrong.

When we came home from the wildlife park, I changed the sheets on our bed and the girls beds. Now the only washing I have to do is the sheets and some clothes from today. So that is good news. Aside from sorting, ironing and putting away.

There are 3 more days until the girls go to pre-school orientation; I am so excited that you would think it is me going to school. I hope it is a fun time at the school, not sure what will be discussed and shown for future students, but keen to find out. Now need to get my finger out and start the sewing project for their pants.

I hope you all had good adventures this weekend and that the weather was good. I hope that the weather is going to be sunny and warm tomorrow, I will hope for it. What did you all get up to this weekend? We managed to find some A3 paper from Officeworks this weekend for the kid’s art, so maybe tomorrow we will paint or draw. What have you got organised?