King's Beach

The big Ekka was going on in Queensland a couple of weeks ago and the government makes one day during the two week affair a holiday so everyone can go to Ekka.  (Ekka is Queensland largest livestock show and carnival....the equivalent to the HLSR)  We were told that it would be a total zoo on the holiday so we opted to take the girls to a nearby beach called King's Beach.  It was a beautiful day, but we didn't go in the water as the Winter season is just now winding down.  I stuck my feet in and it was freezing!!!  Adalyn had a blast playing in the sand, Emi wouldn't get off of the picnic blanket (kept saying "no like the sand"), and Brandon and I just enjoyed watching the girls play while taking in some nice breezes and sunshine.  

Snapshots....

The girls are starting to play with each other more and it's so fun watching them and interacting with them!  Emi adores her big sister and Adalyn adores Emi.  (most times)  There are times when we hear the "EMI DON'T DO THAT" and of course Emi is now in the "mine" stage.  Here's a few shots from the past few weeks of the girls....

 My First Pigtails (I was SO proud!)

 Let's Play Dress Up!

 Selfie from Mom's phone!

Enjoying an early Spring day!

One of the many important jobs of being a big sister....teaching little sis how to dunk homemade cookies in milk! 

This is from the zoo....I love this picture!  They remind me of the cows after eating all day...not a care in the world! :)

Mary MacKillop

Two weeks ago Adalyn's class gave a small presentation on Australia's first saint.  Her name was Mary MacKillop.  Adalyn played a nonspeaking role of one of Mary's sisters in the play. Of course Brandon and I thought she did a great job, AND she took her role as a Sister very seriously.  Here are a few snapshots from the play.