How delightful

One of my favorite photos

Having a little sulk because we wouldn't let him climb the stairs for the 100th time

Carnaby Cockatoos which were probably the ugliest birds there!

Noah woke up this morning saying "pub, pub, pub", now how delightful is that coming from an 18 month old who still does not say Mum. Last night Richard and I went to the PUB while my cousin Haylee looked after Noah. Clearly this is why Noah was saying Pub and not because his father goes there way too often. Yesterday we went out to Rainbow Jungle where there are many different varieties of parrots. The main attraction for me was the Carnaby Cockatoo (my maiden name). My great uncle discovered this bird; hence its name Carnaby Cockatoo. Sadly this uncle passed away a long time ago. On one of his bush expeditions he accidentally shot himself while climbing over a fence. The shooting was fatal. Most people now would never carry a loaded gun while climbing over a fence. My Dad's family were all really into nature. My grandfather discovered and named many WA Jewel beetles and butterflies. My Grandfather Keith was also the naked baby boy featured on one of the first Arnotts biscuit tins.

An absolute highlight for Noah has been watching the garbage truck come and empty our wheelie bin. The smallest things are often the most entertaining. Please remember that we don't have rubbish collection on our farm so that is why he found it so fascinating.