Mum thinks this is lazy parenting

But I think giving us the iPad and a bowl of popcorn for a Friday night treat is just plain awesome.

Happy surprises all around

Papi loved his surprise.

And guess what?! Papi had surprises for us too!!!

A key chain with an “A” for Ana on it and these pretty flower hair clips for me.

Rafa got a Hawaiian surf truck that was just like Papi’s Dad’s truck, but without the surf board, and a ball that is a globe.

Papi bought Mum another mask for the collection (and this one isn’t broken!) and a pretty hair clip a bit like mine.

And THEN he pulled out all the conference goodies. A monster and a bear. More balls and a super cool hard hat flash light that is very handy for me so I can see in the dark. Raffy and I went to bed very happy with our arms full of goodies. All of which, of course, had to all fit in our beds with us.

A surprise for Papi

We’ve been working very hard all week on a surprise for Papi.

We started the project on Saturday morning.

And worked on it more on Sunday.

Mum helped me when Rafa was napping.

We did some more on Monday night, staying up an extra 15 minutes after bed time.

I put the finishing touches on last night and Mum helped me put it up on the wall.

He’s going to be home soon.  We were going to show you what he thought of it on this post but it’s already getting late so you’ll have to wait for tomorrow to see his reaction.  We hope he likes it!

Purple is the new pink

Lucy and I have been using a pillow case that doesn’t even cover our pillow.

And an old cot sheet that doesn’t even reach the end of my bed.

But not any longer! Mum bought us new sheets, and in our new favourite colour.

Doesn’t it look nice with Tinker Bell?

Proof that it’s very comfy too!  Good night sleep tight everyone!

 

 

 

 

Construction monitoring

We enjoy monitoring the construction areas in our neighbourhood.

We especially like the guys that walk on the roofs and how they pass bricks at each other (by throwing them long distances)! There are regularly tractors and diggers and other fun vehicles hanging around and today we saw a big truck carrying a load of piled up, neatly cut squares of dirt and grass!

Okay I’m ready for work. Where do you want me?

By Rafa.

 

 

Going on a bear hunt

We’re going on a bear hunt.

What a beautiful day.

We’re not scared!

Through the long wavy grass.

Scaling the big rocks.

Stopping for a bite to eat.

Over the mountain.

Oh no! That’s not a bear! It’s an ALLIGATOR! ARRRRGH!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We wish…

Ready to make a wish at La Centerra.

That wish went quickly. I think we need another penny.

 

Patriotic recital

Today I performed in my first American patriotic recital.  I had two lines: “We learnt a traditional American song,” (to which we all broke out into song with “Yankee Doodle”).  Then at the end I declared “We live in the greatest land of all!”  Mum came up to watch the show and filmed it but  I can’t show you the clip because posting the footage with my colleagues clearly in it would be breaking the social media rules.  But Mum reckons I said both lines perfectly with a BIG loud voice, somewhat of an improvement on last night’s practice:

FaceTime with Papi

 

The best things in life aren’t things

Cuddles, for example.