Aloha 2

We all had a great time at Louise's 30th birthday party. Elliot partied hard running around with the guests, although he made sure mum and dad were near by. At first many attempts were made to take off the skirt but the attention it garnered soon changed that.

Aloha

From Louise's 30th

Watering

Elliot really likes playing out the front, pretending to water the pot plants and making a royal muddy mess. When its time to go inside he gets very upset and protests heartily.

Blocks

At the moment Elliot is loving sitting at a little table on a little chair

Elliot enjoys New Shanghai for lunch

Today we went to New Shanghai in Ashfield for lunch. An old classic which has recently gone slightly more upmarket with exposed brick walls, a lick of "Chinese-style" stencilling and a slight increase in pricing. Reassuringly the dumplings remain excellent and the service remains surly.

Elliot had a great time with his chop sticks although rejected all dumplings and seaweed salad for a Vegemite and cheese bun.

Blaxland Riverside Park- we need a montage

Nothing could rain on our visit to Blaxland Riverside Park today- that included the rain and the proximity of the Silverwater Correctional Facility.

Bicycle built for two

Elliot's second family bike ride (after a very rocky ride in San Francisco) was very successful. We rode down the canal to a park by Iron Cove in Leichardt. Elliot enjoyed it. Most surprisingly he loves wearing his helmet and the seat seems pretty comfy. Thanks Grandpa Cameron and Granny Linda and Grandma and Grandpa Roberts for the gear.



The Hippo at the park is a favourite. It includes graphical representations of the Hippo's internal organs on the floor. Cool!