AUSTRALIA!

Dave worked for the University of Western Australia in Perth for 3 weeks in December. 

We missed him like crazy the first 2 weeks. Sybil loved talking to FaceTime Daddy though. She would grab the phone, bring it to me and say "Dada?"  

We were so happy to be able to join him for his last week at UWA and then spend a few days together as a family. 

Australia was so beautiful. The weather was perfect - warm with a cold breeze. The shoreline was super gorgeous. 

Noah got pretty good at his Aussie accent. "G'day mate!" 

There were so many things were enjoyed on this trip

I especially enjoyed the driving! since we don't drive in Singapore. Although it was very tricky to drive on the left side of the road instead of the right. Dave and I may have hit a few curbs or had a hard time staying in our lane. And we kept turning on the wipers instead of the blinker.  

I love those 3 little heads in the back seat. 

We spent a lot of time outside in the parks, playgrounds, beaches, picnics.  And didn't even break a sweat! King's Park was incredible. 

Sybil threw a huge tantrum one evening on the way to the park and the only thing that would appease her was wearing her swim float. So she wore it for the rest of the night. 

While Dave was working I took the kids on outings during the day and then we would meet him for dinner on the beach or in the park. 

The kids loved this spot on the Swan River right across the road from Dave's office. Complete with a cafe selling sandwiches and salads. 

We went to this playground at King's Park many times.

And we found a Target!! On the 2nd floor of a building downtown. 

I had to take a picture of the McDonalds. I love how big chains will change their architecture or their menu just slightly to fit the country they are in.

It was such a great experience to visit Perth, learn a bit more of Australia's culture and history, enjoy their beautiful scenery and just to spend time together. 

We didn't want to leave and could totally picture living there (I think we have that conversation every where we go : ) 

On the way home, we took a late flight back to Singapore. Sybil was the only one who wasn't sleepy. As we were waiting for our luggage, Gage fell asleep on the terminal floor. Sybil couldn't leave him alone and kept hugging him and kissing him.