Wednesday, September 22, 2010

McMillan trip 2010 (Perth)

The McMillan's departed for home this past weekend and I can honestly say that this house hasn't been this quiet in 23 1/2 weeks!!  With 3 extra people in the house there was a lot going on and lots to entertain a 5 month old!  I may have to hire some extra hands to come in and entertain Kylie so she doesn't go through "attention withdraws"!  Who would have thought there would come a time when all of my attention isn't enough for her?!?  All joking aside, Jamie and I really were concerned that it would be hard to entertain her for a while because of all the attention she was used to, but it actually hasn't been that bad.  We're in the middle of a little rough patch right now, teething and a growth spurt, but she seems to be adjusting quite well.

In between our adventures to the east and then down south we spent a little time in Perth hanging out.  Mostly shopping and walking around, but it was a nice change to the site seeing chaos that always seems to consume a vacation.  We had lots of fun but like most other things all good things must come to an end!  It's funny how you get used to being on this side of the world alone (without family and close friends) and when people do visit you adjust to seeing them around all the time pretty easily.  The same cannot be said for when those people leave!  You would think it would be easy (since you don't see them everyday anyway), but I think the leaving is always harder!  I've even started the countdown to Christmas a little early this year hoping it will make the time go by faster!  So just so you guys know, we've got 84 days until take off and counting!!  After seeing that number not sure if it's helping or just depressing = (

Here are some photos from their trip!

Kylie informing Mama Connie and Pops on the sites they should see in Perth

Downtown Perth after Jamie's meeting (Hay Street Mall on right)

Showing off during swimming

Golf at Burswood Resort.  Started off as a nice day but around here that can change quickly!

Golfing at Joondalup Golf Resort (just north of Perth)


Just another day on the course!!

They are everywhere!

Watching the golfers play

Lunch afterwards

Breakfast with Pops

Hanging out with Mama Connie

Cottesloe Beach (It was a windy day and Kylie was less than impressed!)

Trying not to fall asleep while we pack the car for Margaret River

Going for a ride with daddy! (check out how she hangs onto his ears!)

Kylie showing off her skills and her new sunglasses

Our last day...

Kings Park

And dinner at our favorite restaurant The Boatshed

View from our table


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