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6/25/13 Avery is loving school!  She said her favorite things are making glittery play-doh, art projects and going to the library and checking out books.  I love that  her snack time is called morning tea.  They do such fun art projects and … Continue reading →

Sunday 6/23/13 Today we met friends from Houston for the first time at their son’s 3rd birthday party.  They are from Houston and I contacted her through Heights Kids Group.  They are both here working as expats and have 2 little ones similar … Continue reading →

Saturday 6/22/13 Beautiful day!! We took advantage and went back to Kings Park – this time to the kids playground area and had lunch at Stickybeaks Café.  The playground was awesome!! The playgrounds in Perth are pretty impressive and they … Continue reading →

Friday 6/21/13 Today marks 3 weeks that we’ve been here.  It actually feels like longer.  We’re really loving it. A friend of ours through Apache invited me to a play group with the AWC (American Women’s Club) of Perth.  There were 5 of … Continue reading →

Monday 6/17/13 Today was Avery’s first day of school at Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC).  In Australia, they call the pre-K through 12th grade schools college and then the kids go to university.  She is in the Pre-Kindergarten class, Pre-Kindy for short.  … Continue reading →

Sunday 6/16 Coleson got up on his hands and knees today and started rocking back and forth! I think we’ll have a crawler soon! Don’t know how I feel about that. My big boy!!

Sunday 6/16 Happy US Father’s Day!! Australian Father’s Day is not till September 1st, but Josh is so wonderful, we decided to celebrate twice! Josh and Avery went down to Cottesloe Beach Park and Coleson and I met up after his … Continue reading →

Saturday 6/15/13 Coleson was a hot mess this morning!  Arm completely out of his pjs and hair all messy.  Love him. Today we took the train to Subiaco, a nearby neighborhood.  Subi, as they call it, has great shops, restaurants, and bars.  This … Continue reading →

Thursday 6/13 Today we decided to check out Swanbourne Beach Park.  It’s beautiful and also a quick walk from the house. There is a boat themed park right along the beach and a restaurant with a gorgeous patio that overlooks the park … Continue reading →

Monday 6/10 We found a school for Avery! So excited. Shockingly, there was an opening in Pre-Kindergarten (or Pre-Kindy, as they call it) at Presbyterian Ladies College (aka PLC).  It’s Mon-Thurs from 8:30-12.  I think it will be good for Avery since … Continue reading →