A little update...

We've been out and about alot lately so it's tough to post everything.  I picked a couple of day trips that we really enjoyed so here you are...

These pictures are of  Tamborine Park.  It's only about 40minutes away and a great little day trip.  A nice spot for hiking or just relax by the waterfalls.  And it has camping...so if we're still here in a month or 2 we may try it out!! :)

The kids really enjoyed the waterfalls and trying to climb on the big rocks.  They were pretty cute.  Shamus is getting really good at trying to climb on his own.  He's getting big!  He'll be 4 soon!!


Stopping for a snack.  Breagha was so lady-like.

Dipping our feet in the water.  It was pretty cold!

Heading back up ...need to check out the next waterfall.

Did I mention how cute they were?  

The waterfall behind Darryl and Shamus  - the locals would sled down the rocks into the water.  

Shamus on his own expedition!

And us trying to do a family pic...balancing the camera on it's little tripod ...not too bad!  It was really a great area.  There are 3 different waterfalls and  you just keep climbing down.  Lots of locals swimming and jumping off rocks.  Felt like home.

Then off to do some hiking.  It was a great rain forest.  Huge trees too.  On the way out we stopped to eat at a little restaurant on this tiny street.  Best gourmet pizza since we got here!!  And amazing deserts!!  Perfect finish to the day.  Yummy.  

I really like this pic.  The little waterfall in the middle of the forest was very peaceful.

Like I said, the trees are HUGE.

And very cool.  I like how the trees look like a bunch of little trees that make up one huge tree.

Breagha is still taking the lazy way out...on my back.  :)

We've also been enjoying the beaches quite a bit lately.  Santa got the kids bodyboards for Christmas and Shamus has been doing really well so we bought him a bigger one.  We have a video of him "riding a wave" so I'll see about posting it soon.  For now, a couple of pics.

This is Bribie Island.

Nice beach.   And a cute little town.  We like the beaches that are in a small town, with a park right beside it, and BBQ's.  That's all we need for a great day.

While Shamus bodyboarded, Breagha played in the sand...and enjoyed some nachos.  

Dad was kept very busy.

And while Shamus bodyboarded, Breagha slept.  :)

Our last beach day was spent at Currumbin Beach.  It truly felt like an Aussie beach.  It was the first beach we went to that really, really was like you imagine Australia to be.  Surfer dudes ridin' the waves, lots of kite boarding, wind surfing, and great waves and a beautiful beach.  We didn't even bother to bring the camera because it was just a regular beach day but I wish I did!!  We'll be going back so pics for next time.