Catch up

It's a while since the last post. Easter holidays have come and gone and we are getting back into the routine of school. Over Easter we went to the Keswick convention in Atherton about and hour and a half from here, although we stayed in Mareeba in a friend's house who was away. The 'Tree house' as Ruben named it was fun to stay in and all the boys enjoyed playing in the big Tree house in the garden. No idea if Keswick here is anything like it is in England but we had a good time and the kids enjoyed the youth program. 
The rest of the holidays were spent, at least for the kids, meeting up with friends and having sleepovers, which meant I spent the time being a taxi service!

After the first week of school we decided we needed what we have now dubbed a 'micro break', so on Sunday we spent the day at the beach with friends. Even though it is only a day, the beach always feels like a holiday and we all enjoyed jumping the waves. Clearly enough time has past since our last visit for us to forget about the crocodiles and the jellyfish. Ruben was a little concerned about crocodiles but I reassured him. Really what else can I say!! Bethany was at a pool party in a 5 star luxury resort, (she has the right friends) which is why there are no photos of her. 

The white bit is the edge of the net. As it is still 'stinger season' you are only allowed to swim in the net.