This Week on the web...

I thought this story about a 1000 year old antibiotic was interesting and kind of cool.

A brave heart surgeon swims against the tide... it might be starting to turn.

Confessions of an Idiom- short film, fun!

A couple of books I want to check out The Big Fat Surprise  and Mistakes were Made.

Teacher Tom's Imagine that Transformation is a good read and a good reminder about what we have become and what we can hope to be.

I really liked this- Food Babe is a great example of how people can purport to use the internet for good and really just stuff a whole bunch of their own issues and fear down peoples throats implying that they're using science. 

This is a handy dandy little reference for learner photographers.

I love that the concept of school readiness is being turned on it's head in Ontario- in fact schools are getting ready for the needs of Kindergarteners, as it should be. 

Giving the long term homeless homes saves money and lives!

This explains a lot about the differences in the kids behaviour at our place based on who is doing the bulk of the parenting at the time!

Sigh... I needed this one- yelling is happening all too much around here and squealing and screaming is both the trigger and result- both of which are mentally debilitating..

I thought this take on two sides of New Zealand Culture as illustrated by the Campbell Live Saga was interesting and felt like it had a lot of truth in it for me.

A nice little read about a man, scrapbooking, sport, fifty years ago.

I might just be a little bit in love with these shoes.... the only thing that really sucks about them other than the $85 price I don't have would be choosing which pair to get first! They are all from Pimpos.

This handbag is from the same place... that's a real handbag, looks like a cartoon right?
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Tiny Tales from Week 12

Improvised stool for construction observation... the neighbours are getting a pool put in... so glad the rock breaker is done!!

A better view- love those calf muscles.

Taking it home for the sandpit.

New to him bike... black because that's literally how he rolls.

Excursion to Scitech.

Modelling clay a hit and great for fine motor skills.

Working together.

Always that way!

Busy Bee at Kindy.

Crazy and Connor - best friends.

Not sure they were really working.

A'la Peanut butter sandwiches. Those are the words that allow you to chop of my kids legs in a sandpit with a blunt shovel! (I might also consider Abracadabra).

OH the Horror!!! (It's worth clicking on the photo to see Miss Pink's Face.

11:31am 24th March 2015

Brothers from another mother.

He likes to move it move it.

And climb it, slide it, jump it, scale it, hang from it and a whole bunch of other verbs too.

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'You've had a good day son....'

This was a a pretty fricken amazing full-on week....

Because....

... Ehren and Shannon were here.
... a trip to the aquarium.
... some time playing at the beach.
... ice creams.
... a zoo with snakes to hold and birds.
... picnics.
... more ice creams.
... two playgrounds.
... lots of great playing shops and cafes.
... a great round of Cards Against Humanity.
... a trip to scitech.
... an I love you party, with presents, crackers, dancing and games with prizes.
... Cake- cheese and chocolate.
... a trip to the Aviation Museum.
... shopping at Ikea and The Scrapbook Store.
... a fun activity at the Holiday Programme at the Library.
... a sleep over at a friends, and a friend to sleepover.
... the Spongebob movie.
... first Hockey game of the season.
... spending time with your girlfriend.

"You've had a good day son"  is the punchline of a joke my dad used to tell about a father, his son, a bear won in a side show at a carnival and a Mini Car... it's a great joke and the one liner punchline has stayed with us for a very long time. This weekly post is about being grateful for the little and big things in our lives and celebrating success the grand and everyday kind.

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The Year 12 Ball

Good people this lot.

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Lake Jualbup, Shenton Park, WA

Shenton Park is just outside of the Perth CBD and Lake Jualbup is one of MANY lakes and ponds spread around Perth. It was practically dry following the Perth summer and a fairly mild autumn. But it was still pretty cool. Stacks of bird life including am Australian Hobby. A very cool playground and a nice little walk around the lake. I think we'll have to go back one sunny spring day when the lake is full.

Flora on Friday

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