Journey to the Centre of the Earth

All quiet on the western front

Early this morning, we bid a very sad farewell to Adrian, Rachel and Max, who caught a plane back home to Melbourne, via Adelaide at 9:00am. Our home, upon return, was unnervingly silent and only contained traces of our little nephew...we discovered two toy cars under the couch and an assortment of other toys awaiting his return sometime in the future. Max managed to endear himself forever to his uncle, as he learned to say "dooj-truk" (Dodge Truck) while he was here and then said it as often as possible ever after! If Andrew is ever down in the dumps, I'll know what magical words will put the smile right back on his face!

Anyway, some final photos now of the fun times we all had together...

Max had a ride in Uncle Andrew's tractor at Wongan Hills. At first he looked a little uncertain but soon seemed to be enjoying himself.

Playing on the big red tractor in town!

And the little gray tractor in town too!

Sharing a quiet moment with mum on our block

Labels: Adelaide, Dodge, Melbourne, Perth, Wongan Hills

We're all having fun!

Well, our family from Melbourne touched down in Perth on Friday afternoon and since then we have all been having a great time, mainly amusing ourselves with toddler Max's antics, most of which involve either dirt, food or trucks. Here are some photos from our adventures so far...

Max enjoying himself in the dirt this afternoon with his new toys

Learning to be gentle with Super-Cheep the House Chicken!

Breakfast outdoors this morning (Max had already finished his)!

Laughing at the antics of his very silly Uncle Andrew!

Being chased around the backyard by Uncle Andrew

And then getting his own back!

Looking very cool at our afternoon visit to Churchman Brook Dam, about 10 minutes away from our house in Armadale

And then launching a suprise attack at Uncle Andrew!

Riding on the big green frog!

About to enter a huge tunnel

Labels: Armadale, Melbourne, Perth

The Adventures of Super-Cheep, the House Chicken

Well, a quick break from India now...back to life in Perth.

Preparations are now well underway for the keenly-anticipated arrival of Rachel, Adrian and little Max from Melbourne on Friday at around noon.

Shanks has been very busy this week working in the yard, tidying up and fixing his car. He has had with him a little helper, that doesn't leave his side even for a second...Super-Cheep, the House Chicken, left to itself after its mother and three siblings were gobbled up by a fox a couple of weeks ago. Now, well and truly imprinted on its new mother, wherever Shanks goes, it follows...take a look at these!!