Travelling for Sandy's Guestbook

Space(d) out
Started to do this then lost it! any way here goes again. Sounds like a great day out and plenty to do and see. Love the humourous comments about peanuts, admission fees, and hair straighteners and please keep the pics of the kids, family and sights coming ( sorry to the 'shoppers' but we don't want shopping malls as sights of interest - see one you've seen em all!). From the pics it is evident that Reuben and Caitlin are having a ball - the lad's face and smile tell it all. We are bow at Stefan's apartment - and he does have wi-fi so we can keep up with the daily blog. Mum's turn to go shopping this week as we will have a couple of days to go in to the city and (browse) (shop) - take your pick. Loads of luv to you all.

New Year
Best wishes for the new year. Today went to Zahra's first birthday party- she loved ripping open her parcels - we gave her a small couch. It is was a happy occasion. The kids were tired by the time the show was over. Daniel had taken his pillow and fallen asleep on the flour. Zahra was in bed around 6.30 pm.

HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all ! Hope you had a quiet one. I wish Mia and Max were like sleepy Caitlin .... just once ! I was on nights and it was BUSY !!! Sounds like you are still having lots of fun adventures, very envious ! Take Care of yourselves X

Sleepy girl!!!!!
Firstly - HAPPY NEW YEAR to you each. Clearly the frenetic pace of travel and all the excitement of new experiences has caught up on Caitlin - anyway it still sounds as if you took the chance to have a slightly 'quieter' day even if it was in a shopping mall. Mum has added a comment so no doubt updated you on events here. Had a good NYE with the team here last evening. Caught the end of the Sydney H/bridge fireworks display - looks spectascular as always. We are heading in to Stefan's apartment tomorrow (Sunday) for a few days so not certain if he has wi-fi there so may be 'offline' until we get home on Thursday. Anyway continue enjoying your trip. Loadsaluv to all.

HAPPY NEW YEAR
Hey there - nice to chat to you on the phone this morning while shopping in JC Penney - hope Caitlin found that lovely dress that she was looking for!!!! Glad you lived to tell the tale about the trip to the other side of town!!! We are off to Zahra's party today - HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL - photo of the purchase would be nice!!

Downey vs Disney
Hello just spent 20 minutes typing a newsy message and pushed the wrong button. Suspect my message is somewhere in cyberspace so here goes again. Yesterday was almost exactely the same as yours with a couple of differences. started the day with a magical drive on the Auckland Motorway to Ponsonby. Ponsonby is a magical kingdom similar to Disney complete with queens and Kings galour...OK Queens anyway. Met Ken and Julene for Brunch and then headed into the magical kingdom which is Smith and Caugheys window display. WOW Cinderella puppet style it was fantastic. Then we headed off on an overseas adventure passing through Asia on the way Well we wlaked down Queen street to the ferry terminal. Not complete with passing thru Asia we sampled some of their food on the way. Sushi at Downtown for lunch. We the boarded a harbour cruise to...wait for it...Devenport. Had coffe and then back on the boat bound for Auckland. Half way across a voice rang out Orca Orca Orca....Nah not really but maybe one day. So we headed off to Goode Bros for tea via the Oldies home at Edgewater to see Ron and Renie. After the meal we went to the Movies at Theatro Kitto to watch inception. All in all a great day. Ok I am just a lttle jealous of your day all except the news that Mike only has one pair of shoes at home..I had a small tear in my eye at that point. Sandy stop turning your Son into a shopper leave in his usual indecision. Sounds like a good time had by all in Orlando. Ok hope this finds you all well. keep having fun. We miss you guys and look forwrd to another installment tonight. Take care. Craig and Steph

14 pairs of shoes - I love it! Will you need a convoy of cars to get to the airport??? Those lights look impressive! Does this mean you will get the bug to light up your place next year? :-)

Only one handbag
come on what is wrong with you - after a day in a wildlife park you should have been up to a better shopping effort than just one handbag!!!

Hi sounds like a great day with something for everyone. Keep up the shopping Sandy leave no mall unseen!

SAFARI
Hi guys, this looked like such a fun day out... sorry to hear it was so cold though! Caitlin - you look great with Poccohontas! Great photo!!! Everything is good here - its a little bit warmer than it has been! Keep having a great time!

Nostalgia
Hi Guys Looks like a fun day. Caitlin and Reuben about ages with you and Karen the first time we took you to the Game Park in Zim Michael. It looks fantastic and a great range of animals to have seen. There will be stories to be told when you return home. I can't imagine how much the kids are enjoying all of this.They are having a feast of adventure and excitement. I hope Reuben wasn't too disappointed that you didn't do the sales again today.!!! Take care & continue to enjoy!!!!

Boxing day sale
And you wondered where the phrase boxing day came from. It has nothing to do with boxing up the post Christmas leftovers and sending them to the poor as you might think....it has a lot more to do with the pugilistic sports. Sounds like Hell on earth or as we call it here in the antipodes...Sylvia park,Botany and St Lukes ...Yes it the same here just smaller and when I have a DVD voucher burning a hole in my pocket...well the rest is history. Hope you guys are having a warmer day by the time you read this. What is the long range forecast? Hopefully it is better than yesterday for you. OK take care and love to all. The Swampies xxxxx

Why oh Why
do we do this to ourselves - got to say that Albany resembled similar especially in the carpark - BUT I won the fight for my front door park - 4WD has its advantages. Man I wish I was there - pity you did not purchase anything but you had to experience it - why would you not - I went back to Albany for a second look and purchased three tops and a quilt for Lucy - anyway would rather be at Florida Mall with you -Sandy that is - with no kids no husbands and a endless supply of money and time!!! would have been fun!!! Shame you did not purchase anything!!!! Look forward to tomorrows up day - see ya!