Sunshine Coast - Shark Dive

Whilst Vic and Sharon are experienced scuba divers, this dive with the sharks was Nick's first. He loved every minute of the experience, especially getting into the wet suit:) Unfortunately I didn't get my settings right on the camera to get any inside photo's of their dive:(

Sunshine Coast - Eumundi markets

On our last day we headed off to the Eumundi markets, shame it was such a hot day, as these were fantastic markets. Absolute quality stalls, food, clothing, entertainment and we didn't even see everything.

Sunshine Coast - the spa

The spa was where Sophie met her "friends" each day. On our very first day at the Sailport resort Sophie was fortunate to meet these great kids whose parents manage the place, plus two more whose family own an apartment. They immediately took Sophie under their "wings" and made her holiday a memorable one. They would spend a couple of hours in the pool and spa, go home for dinner then come and collect Sophie for another 1/2 hour or so play time. Sophie would rush us home for her tea and shower, don the lip gloss and dress, then wait expectantly for her friends to come and get her. She still talks about her "friends" on the Sun Coast.

Sunshine Coast - the beach

The Mooloolaba beach must be one of the most stunning beaches on gods earth. There were just enough waves to make it fun and body surfing a challenge. The water was crystal clear without rocks or weed. The temperature even had me in the water! Some mornings we were ready to swim at 6am as the days seemed to start so much earlier, eventhough we were on holidays. Nick, Sophie and I couldn't get enough of the beach - and can you see why?

Sunshine Coast - the pool

Arms out, head down

Big breath

Mmm dive or flop????

Don't look so worried Uncle Vic I can do it!

Big arms, thats a girl:)

A holiday to Sophie is whereever there is a pool! On this trip she swam at least twice daily, more if she could talk someone into taking her and it didn't matter if it was the pool, beach or spa, as long as there was water! She is like a little dolphin, spending most of her time under the water, this freaking Uncle Vic out somewhat and he was never far away "just in case". Auntie Sharon spent time helping Sophie practice her dives (or belly flops - call it as you see it:).

These Shooze were made for walkin......

Anyone who knows Sophie is well aware of her shoe fetish, unlike her elder brothers toe fetish! From the minute she could walk she has loved wearing hers, yours, mine, any ones shoes really. The older she gets the more refine her tastes become, with a little help from mum:).

These latest shoes were spotted on the Sun Coast, but the store didn't have my size, but Nick was keen to buy them for me (go figure!!!) So when we arrived home I got online and found a store that had them. They arrived yesterday, Sophie phoned me at work to let me know I had a "parcel" and could she open it for me - yep Christmas still has a hold on her.

Nick made her wait until I arrived home, no sooner walked in the door when the wrapping came off. Much to her delight she declared that "the shoooze fit both of us!" The are now "our" shoes.

Now bring on the presents.......

Thank you to everyone who sent pressies, cards and kind wishes to us here in Blackwater, they were greatly appreciated and helped make our day a beautiful one.