Japanese Exchange Students

 Origami Ninja Rings

Origami Ring

Lachlan came home from school today telling me that there is Japanese exchange students at his school. He is rather disappointed that he forgot to give me the letter to see if one can stay at our place! :( Coincidentally, I was only just talking about the opportunity to be an 'exchange student' last week.

The exchange students joined their Japanese class today and they made some 'cool' origami. They made 'ninja stars,' 'origami rings' and 'Pikachu.' Lachlan pointed out that 'Pokemon' comes from Japan and these students were familiar with the words associated with Pokemon.

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Grade 7 Camp

Identification badge and all

Lachlan with his school mates

Mr Frawley handing out the camp guidelines

Lachlan came home from his school camp very tired and sunburnt! Although, he had such an adventurous time and challenged himself with some of the activities. He told me one of the activities was to 'make a leap of faith' and jump off a small plank as high as our house, while attached to a safety harness. The cord stops you half way down until you slowly drop back down to the earth.

I think Lachlan going on school camps really helps to build his self-esteem and social skills. It's not everyday you get the chance to 'make a leap of faith.' Well done Lachlan!

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Buster - our guinea pig

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We got Buster for Lachlan just before christmas and he has grown so much! Lachlan often nursed him on his shoulder while watching TV. Although, with alot of things, he is losing interest. So, now Buster has a new friend to keep him entertained.

Sleeping so peacefully

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I do shift work so this is the only opportunity I get to take a pic sometimes. He does look oh so content though! Such a grown baby boy!

Ahh... quiet time

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The best way to a boy's heart! Through his stomach... ;)

Allix - our bird

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Allix was hand-raised since he was 10 weeks old. He is now about 3 and a half years old! He is an 'Indian Ring-Necked Parrot' and the black ring he has didn't show until he was about 2 years old. He 'talks' alot and says 'Lachlan,' 'Nicholas,' 'What are you doing?' and makes the sound of our phone... But he doesn't say my name! I must be the one he copies when I yell out to the boys...

Sunday Chillaxing with Halo Reach on Xbox live (and the dorky glasses)

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Lachlan is absolutely addicted to Halo Reach at the moment! He plays 'Xbox live' and talks to his friends from school and people from all over the world.

Hogs Breath for Tammy's birthday

"The world's biggest curly fry"

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It is a rare occasion for us to all go out for dinner together. We had a great time chatting and being silly (Nik's rabbit ears). We should definitely do it more often!