Kaitlyn performs at the Opera House

How cool. Kaitlyn joined the choir at school and recently they sang at the Opera House. We ferried in to meet them and take them to dinner after they had been practicing all day. We then delivered them back for their performance. It was just lovely and we loved being inside the Opera House especially to see Kate. In the photo of the stall Kate is beside the child with their arm over the bannister. Last week we went again to her next concert at the Opera House but had to leave Andy and Kate to it as Molly was unwell and after a mad dash home in a taxi poor Molly vomited in the taxi but clever Mum caught in all jacket leaving the taxi sparkling only to drop it all on the doorstep at home. We can both laugh now!!!!

The Great Bridge Walk

Along with the McMurdos we walked across the Harbour Bridge from Kiribilli to The Rocks. What a lovely walk - was a lovely sunny day and the kids really enjoyed and boy the view was amazing.

Andy goes to Cairns (Cans)

While the rest of the guys went back to Wgtn for the holidays, I had a work conference in Cairns (Cans to the locals). I had two days of conferencing, but a day free to go and explore the Great Barrier Reef. I went with a work colleague Rick and his wife Sue. We caught a ferry to Fitzroy Island, kayaked around the island then over to Little Fitzroy Island for a cool picnic lunch and an exploration of the island. After that we had a couple of hours snorkeling around both islands - it was one of the coolest things I've ever done. Rick had hired an underwater camera (he's a bit of a photographer) and we got to take some really cool pictures. People have always talked about how cool the Reef was, but I never really got it until I went there. The coral and the sea life were unbelievable - hopefully some of the pictures show how special it was. On the way back there was an awesome silver sky and we got some really cool pictures. Cairns is definitely on the list of places to take the kids while we're here.

Visit Home

We made a quick visit home in the holidays (sorry if we didn't catch up - we were really pressed for time). We came hope to check the recovery of Pa who had a knee replacement but also got an infection - so was good to come home. The kids loved catching up with their special friends in NZ was so lovely to see them together. Was also lovely to see family again. Noah and Kyan had a lovely time - there seems to be a family resemblance too. I didn't get a picture of Kaitlyn and Meg unfortunately.

And then the Wellington Connolly's arrived!

While the Perth visitors were here the Wellington side of the family arrived. (the photo is from our home visit). Was great having both my brothers and their kids here and we enjoyed watching Sam (in the photo) play rugby with his touring team. Was good to see Dylan too!!!

The Perth Connollys Visit

We were lucky enough to have my brother Martin and his daughter Libby visit earlier this month. We had not seen each other for awhile so was great to see each other. The girls loved having Libby to visit - Noah I think missed not being the centre of attention.

Art Auction

For those of you interested here is the Art work. It was a reminder that before you jump in and offer your help - find out what you are offering to do.