Our 4 days in Brisbane were good. After I blogged last we had just arrived at the Caravan park after taking the van in to be assessed. We were able to take it back to the place that assessed it because they think they are able to repair it in the 2 week time frame that we have given them. But first, we had a few days to get it and ourselves organised and ready to go in for repair. Friday morning was spent cleaning out some cupboards and doing some cleaning and dusting etc... We had lunch out and then went to Uncle Peter and Aunty Mary's house for the afternoon. It was so great to catch up with them and hear what they are all up to. Cathy my cousin also got home from work while we were there and we got to chat with her too. My cousin Matt was still at Uni and wasn't going to be home till late that night so we missed on seeing him, but hopefully we might still get a chance to see him and the others again before we head home to Vic!
Saturday we woke to wet weather which turned into a storm! Crazy, but it was actually fun to sit in the van and try and keep warm and watch the storm from inside. Once it cleared, the kids were of course outside and burning energy! We also had some time in the pool, because if we didn't we wouldn't have heard the end of it!!!
Trent & Pheobe in the caravan when it was raining & stormy outside!
Maurice jumping into the pool that afternoon.
Felicity & Trent having some pool time.
Maurice & Pheobe jumping into the pool to get Trent & Felicity!
Sunday came next and it was a lovely day. Weather was sunny and warm and you wouldn't have even known that we was so yuck the day before! So, it was time to do the washing!!! 5 loads to be exact, but I managed it all by mid morning and by the time I hung the last load out, the first load was pretty much dry!
Next we drove to South Brisbane to visit Waz, one of our mates who Trent worked with at one time. Might not see Waz all that much these days, but it was so great to catch up with him. The kids love him! We made it to his apartment that he's in at the moment, it over looks the river and the story bridge. He took us for a walk along the river, which took all of 15 minutes to the Brisbane Surf Club! They have made a 'beach like' area and foreshore area with sand, grass and a playground nearby. There aren't any beaches close to Brisbane, so this is it! Such a great area. It also has a water park that many people were playing in. You wouldn't have even know that there was a flood there earlier this year, they have cleaned it up really good. We had lunch and a few beers at the surf club, it was yummy. Next we went down to the sand and the kids and Waz built a castle, then to the park for a play. After that, we walked back up to Waz's apartment, again along the river. There were heaps of Lizards along the river bank which the kids had lots of fun trying to spot before us adults could point them out to them. Back at Waz's we sat out on the balcony talking for ages, the kids had a nice time and Waz even put ABC for kids on the big screen for them to watch, this was fantastic! By 5pm it was time to go home and get organised and really get into packing up us and the van.
Trent, Flick & Pheobe just chilling at the caravan!
Sisters sharing some nice time together.
Felicity eating her ice cream after lunch at the Surf Club in Brisbane.
Maurice eating his ice cream.
Pheobe & her ice cream!
Maurice & Pheobe with Waz.
Flick having a great time at Waz's in the special chair out on the Balcony.
Monday, and we were up and into getting the van ready to be taken to the repair place. We got the van and us packed to be out of the van for the next 2 weeks! By 10.30am we had the van into the repair place and we made our way up the coast. We got to Caloundra by lunch, so we of course had lunch then decided that we would find somewhere to stay. The first caravan park we went to didn't have any cabins available, but the second could cater for us, however we decided that we would only stay for one night because it was expensive for what it was.
The afternoon was spent just hanging out at the villa and all the kids had a sleep and I spent some time on the laptop looking for accom and I also had a needed rest on the bed. After a trip to the supermarket to organise our dinner, we came home to cook, eat have showers and got into bed reasonably early.
Today we left by 10am. Along our drive along the Esplanade in Caloundra, we found a great park with a mobile coffee shop. We of course stopped for about an hour and everyone enjoyed themselves! We then made our way to Noosaville to our accom for the next 3 nights! It wasn't quite ready so we went along the river foreshore and had some fish n chips for lunch and took a walk as well. Once we got to our accom, (it's called the Skipper's Cove Apartments) there was a pool, and of course it was in no time at all that Trent and all 3 kids were in. I unpacked, did some washing and then got out to see them. This accom was cheaper than being in a caravan cabin and it's 4 star!!! Unbelievable!!! I was soooooo excited when I saw that there was a washing machine and dryer inside, then in the kitchen there was a dishwasher and up stairs we have a bathroom with a bath which got the kids very excited. Pheobe said she loves this place because there is stairs up to her room and of course the pool is a highlight!
Pheobe & Trent in the pool at Skipper's Cove!
Maurice's smile says it all here!
Maurice really enjoying himself!
Flick getting into it!
Say 'Cheese' Flicky!
Pheobe ready to jump in!
Maurice crusing on Flick's swim ring!
Flick on top of her swim ring!
A 'Cold Cheese' by Felicity!
Pheobe just loving the water!
Trent with his new hat on!
After the swimming finished and I had finished the washing, I bathed the kids and then it was about time for everyone to have a rest. Trent and the girls stayed home and Maurice and I went out to the Supermarket to get some supplies to do us for the next few days! Home and cooked dinner, put everything into the dishwasher!!! Got the kids into bed and here I am on the lounge with the laptop and blogging to keep you all up to date! We are all very much looking forward to Friday when Nannie Jac, Poppy, Nannie Rose and Papa all arrive to spend a week with us here in Noosa. Can't wait! Pheobe said tonight at dinner only 3 more sleeps until she gets snuggle buggles from Nannie Jac! Trent and I can't wait to go and have a meal by ourselves. It's also Trent's bday next Friday the 21st, so it's going to be great fun to celebrate with everyone!
Speaking of Birthday's, we need to wish David a Very Happy Birthday! Hope you have had a great day and Kylie and Oscar have spoilt you!
Take care everyone and I'll be sure to blog again soon.
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