Photo Shoot "The Spit" Gold Coast Australia 2012

Dream World

As though this wasn't enough of a dream vacation, Kiersten took us to DreamWorld, a local attraction.  Here we are on the River Rapids Ride.

 David, Heath and Kiersten went on Buzz Saw.  No, I wouldn't go.

 But I did enjoy loving Jax and shared my Boost Juice.

 They had a great Madagascar attraction

 Now the Cyclone, and no I didn't go on this either.

 Jax kept us busy with changing diapers and outfits!

 Strolling in the park

 Big Brother is filmed at this park

 Heath and David going on the Giant Drop

 No I didn't go on the Tower of Terror .....

 But while waiting I saw this giant Water Dragon!

 And whats a trip to Australia without visiting the kangaroos.....

 and hungry crocodiles........

 and sleeping with the kangaroos.....

 and feeding the kangaroos.....

 and seeing the sleepy koalas.

 Kiersten disregarded this sign and fed Jax anyways.

 He was such a good baby all day!

 In case you thought I didn't do anything, I did go on the moto-roller coaster.  It was so fast I couldn't even get out a scream!  Fun Day at Dream World!

Jax's Blessing Day

Jax's Blessing day was very special.  We not only witnessed Heath give Jax a Fathers Blessing but his twin nephews, Micah and Abram Hannant, were baptized!

 Here we are in church wating for the blessing.  Yes, David actually took a pitcure in church.

 After the blessing we went over to Heaths parents house for lunch and cake.  There was a really nice turnout and show of support for them.

 This is Jake Krok with Kiersten.  Her baby is just a few days older than Jax.  Leo Buddy Krok.

 Jax was so good all day.  He was passed around.  This is the cutest group of young girls that just kept taking turns with him. Rachel Wakely, Layla Hannant, Paige Wakely, Hannah Hannant, & Georgia Wakely.

 At the twins baptism, David met Benny Hannant, the twins uncle.  He is a famous Rugby player for the Brisbane Broncos.

 The beautiful family......

 with American grandparents......

 and Heaths Mum, Barb Hart.

Brisbane October 2012 Week 2

Week 2 was a busy one!  We started off by going to Heaths cousins baby blessing, Lyla Rose.  Her parents are Brad and LaShea Smith.  She's just a few days younger than Jax.

Heath worked on Monday so Monday night we went to his parents house for a fish fry.  Heath's Dad, Tom, is quite the fisherman.  We had calamari, white fish, and a whole assortment. 

Tuesday we got up and got ready to go to the Gold Coast for our Beach Vacation.  As soon as we arrived we went to "The Spit".  This is where the river meets the ocean.  Heaths Sister and Brother in law were there to do a professional photo shoot for Kiersten but we got in on the action too. 

 Heath arranged for surfing lessons for us.  Here we are with our instructor.  It was a terribly windy and day and not good conditions for surfing but we gave it the old college try!

 Of course Heath was the only one to stand up!

 But David had a grand time rolling around on the beach.......

 and in the sand........

 Our accomodations............Windrift

 

From our balcony

 

 We went to the local Mall......

 and found the "Hart" store

 Baskin Robbins was Kiersten's consolation prize because she and Jax had to wait in the blowing sand while we had our surfing lessons.

 Hotubbing with the family.

 

 There were jellyfish everywhere on the beach.......

 

and lovers on the beach......

 

 Babysitting Jax......

 

 Looking for lifeguards.....

 

About a mile down the beach we found this great little cove for picture taking. 

 

 And of course there was Gold Coast golfing...

 

 We met up with Matt and Jade Krok for some "Putt-Putt Golf".  I tried to entertain their daughter Pacey.

    Jade carted their new baby around on her chest.  His name is Leo Buddy.  So Sweet.

 Heath carted Jax around in a sling around his waist.  Jax loved it!

Another cute pic of Jaxie.....

 

Heath took us to his school one day to meet some of his co-workers and try out the cool climbing gym they have at the school.  Its quite a nice facility!  Juan is in charge of the facility and equipment and is a fabulous rock climber!  He looks like spiderman climbing up the wall!

 Jax waiting for rock climbing to be over.

 Kiersten and David went in what was called the "cave".  You climb up inside of it and it is pitch black. 

Friday night we met up with Courtney and David and went through a session in the Brisbane Temple.  It was so beautiful!

Having a great time in  Australia!