fun times at nanna's

overnight grandma got a lot worse, is in a lot of pain and really needs to be admitted to hospital to be monitored. upon calling her ward at the hospital, doug was told her doctor isn't in and won't be in until tomorrow because of the public holiday, so they can't actually admit her until he, or another dr familiar with her case is there to assist. they recommended that she present to the nearest emergency department to be seen and monitored in the meantime, but she is adamant that she wants the team familiar with her and that going to the ed is a waste of time. i must admit i kind of agree, so doug has gone to be with her and i am off to mums with the kids as we promised them.

it was a cousin party with zac and kat's boys and oh did they have a good time. the lions train may have been returned, but uncle isaac has been busy at his house making his own carriages which are going to live at nanna and grandads from now on - and he'll bring his quad bike for all future cousin parties.

as you can see, it was a huge hit. 

and kept them entertained for quite some time. huge snaps to uncle isaac for building the carriages too. they are impressive!

another great day at nannas...

bennett brook railway

can you believe that i have lived ten minutes away from whiteman park for 4 years and had absolutely no idea that they had a miniature railway in there?! it's been a long few weeks for the kids even before their grandfather passed away last week  (between going to and from the hospital, even over christmas and new year and now organising a funeral) and my lovely mother wanted to take them somewhere for a bit of time. after a bit of googling we found the railway line and the hours it operates which were perfect for us... so off we went.

we had the best time! i had to keep alex in his carrier so he wouldn't try to run around in the open edged carriage, or dive off the edge. i don't think the chains they use to close them off would have kept him in - eep, but it was still good.

you pay a one off entry fee for the train and receive a ticket, then you can ride its loop as many times as you like. the train runs through some of the parks bushland in the park over a six kilometre track. we did two and it was just right.

it was such a good time to relax and just enjoy the bushland around us. anyone who thinks that the australian bushland isn't beautiful is delusional.

so grateful to have mum around to cheer us up!

these kids loved every minute of it, pointing out the little signs everywhere along the track - the artwork at the stations... the little scarecrows... there are heaps of things placed around about for the kids to look at!

i just love where we live!

and sharing times like these with these cute kids ❤

this kid wiggled and giggled the whole time, but i know he loved it too.

relax day - complete

if you want some time out, i highly recommend it. fun for the kids and adults too - as well as super relaxing.

done for another day - and back to real life.

❤