Boxing Day Madness and New Year's Day 2012

We decided to brave the madness on Boxing Day...no we didn't go shopping, that would've been suicide. Instead, we joined the crowds at Darling Harbour playground. The weather was good, very warm with some cloud cover so it was comfortable outdoors. Justin's first stop was the flying fox, he had so much fun on it but it was so busy, he only went on it once.

The next stop was this massive wide slide which he had to climb up with the help of a rope. Not too hard for Justin, he was like a wallaby bouncing up there. Even Row had fun, joining Justin on this super duper awesome slide.

Climbing up the slide 

Coming down the slide

Row and Justin playing on the slide

Last but definitely not the least fun, Justin donned his rash vest and swimming nappy for some serious splashing around and fountain dodging. We ended off the morning with a much needed and deserved lunch of pizza...yummy, just something 'light' after our Christmas indulgences!

Fountain dodging

Splashing around

For our 3rd new year's in Sydney (which means we've been here for 2 years) we were invited for dinner at Claire and Hang. They made a delicious ham and some yummy salads and chow mein. Unfortunately, we had to eat and leave which meant we missed out on dessert. But we finally made it to the fireworks albeit the family show at 9pm. Justin was a little scared at first and even asked to go home but he eventually got use to the noise and even started enjoying it. Thankfully it was an early night which means we didn't make it till midnight. 

On New Year's day we were invited to a braai (BBQ) by our South African friends, Kirsten and John and their beautiful kids Hannah and Riley, at the Armory. It was relaxing and fun and the kids enjoyed the playground. After dinner it was tea and cakes at Kirsten's aunt's house. A nice relaxing way to ring in the new year with friends and good food.

Taking some lessons from Super Mom ;)

Wishing you all a healthy, happy and prosperous 2012. May it be a good year for us all.