Ipswich Art Gallery

While we were staying with Gran and Grumps we went to Ipswich Art Gallery. I cannot recommend this gallery enough for people with young children. It is a fantastic and free place to visit. It is not too big- just the right size for little ones and has an amazing kids space with lots of activities. 

We had lots of fun.

homes

Mum and Dad have lived in something like 28 homes in just over 30 years of marriage (something like that isn't it Mum?). In all the houses that I remember they always made it feel like home, even if they are renting. Adam and I are up to 4 homes in four years of marriage, so I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.  I hope my own children always feel that our home is somewhere they want to be.

Recently Artie and I spent a few nights at Gran and Grumps' while Adam was away with work. Sometimes I find photographs are so much better at expressing what I am trying to say- so enjoy. 

workbench

Artie loves Grumps' shed and all the tools and paraphernalia that go with the shed. So Grumps commissioned a workbench just for Artie. Now he is teaching him the tricks of the trade. He is a lucky boy to have his very own Arthur sized workbench at only 20 months old. Soon he will be fixing the house for Adam and I. 

Mooloolaba

Recently we spent a long weekend at the beach. We stayed in Oceans Resort at Mooloolaba. We had a fantastic time. Mooloolaba is very family friendly, all the restaurants and cafes we went to were very accomdating for a toddler. Oceans Resort was just fantastic too and we couldn't do anything but relax as soon as we walked in to our room. Adam and Artie spent about half their time in the resort pool.

We spent the rest of the time on the beach. Artie wasn't too sure about the waves but he loved playing in the sand. Adam stayed with him on land while I went swimming in the sea. Nothing makes me quite as happy as burying my feet in the sand and swimming in the ocean. 

We attended a friends wedding at Maleny Manor. It was a beautiful wedding in a great spot. Artie was quite the party animal, he stayed up until after 10.30pm dancing and cried when we tried to take him away from the dance floor!

We all loved being at the beach and can't wait to go back. Being on holidays and spending time outside makes us remember to slow down and just enjoy living.