Moonrise

   While we've seen numerous gorgeous sunrises, last week the moon rising over the Pacific stopped us all for a few minutes.  The moon was huge!  It almost didn't look real and the photos don't really do it justice. 

   In other news -

   We spent some time at Freshwater beach, another of Sydney's northern beaches. 



   The dog is apparently part rodent and gets himself into some amusing positions when burrowing into the pillows.

    Sam won the 9 yr old boys 50 meter freestyle at the Zone swim carnival (14 schools) and got to advance to the Regional meet (150+ schools) at the Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre (SOPAC).  He was thrilled to advance and loved swimming in two events (relay team as well) at such a great venue.  After finishing 6th in the finals, he was a bit bummed not to move on to the state meet, but he had great swims and might even be motivated to start practicing again. 

    There was a sun halo a few days ago which was kinda wild to see.  While walking the dog, a guy pointed it out to me.  He was very nervous and seemed to think it was "getting really bad."  It's actually harmless and caused by ice crystals and clouds reflecting light. 





   The Queen Mary 2, one of the largest ships in the world, was in town and Chris headed off to watch her depart.  Huge ship!





     Nippers ended this weekend with an award ceremony and sausage sizzle.  Sausage sizzles are essentially cookouts in which sausages, usually wrapped in a slice of white bread, are sold or given away after sporting events.  



Both kids received individual medals, Sam's for having the Spirit of Nippers, and Mia's for finishing in the top ten girls and boys in the 10 and 11 year old group. 

   The amazing sunrises continue....

    A sweet one to end on -