We can’t have a family blog and not mention a special day in the life of our eldest daughter.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAITLIN. We can’t believe you’re 15 already! (Seems like only yesterday………………)
We had big plans to celebrate by going to Hershey Park (well known for it’s amazing rollercoaster rides among other entertaining activities to do.) But as things turned out, we had to postpone that trip until Monday. Instead Kaitlin spent most of the morning (Australia’s evening) speaking to her very special friend, Georgia, on Skype (now what a great tool that is!)
Kaitlin (15 yrs) and Akaisha (5 months)
After celebrating with cake (at the insistent urging of her youger brothers), Kaitlin then spent the afternoon doing what she loves most…shopping with all of her birthday money (courtesy of her family back in Australia and her family here in America). Pretty cool to think that much of the fashion in the shops hasn’t made it’s way to Australia yet.
The whole gang celebrating
So hopefully this will be a birthday to remember in the USA. One more coming up in August and that will be Kit (a good 9 years younger, but just as special). Let’s hope his cake is as yummy as Kaitlin’s!
Hope that you had a wonderful Kitty Kat – very unique and memorable! Hope that you are all having a ownderful time over there, Keep posting – it makes for a wonderful distraction from everyday life!
Hi De,
Having a great time. As you can see, I finally managed to get some photos up. Another 15 years and we will be celebrating Akaisha’s 15th! Cath
Happy birthday Beautiful girl. Can’t believe how beautiful you are and also how lucky to be in the states for the special day. Thinking of you and the family. Take care and keep those American blokes away from our precious Aussie girl. xxxx
Hi Neil and Trace,
I think Kaitlin’s dying to meet some American teenagers. Social creature that she is!
Cath
Very exiting! We cannot believe that you are all over there. We have been planning our motorhome trip to the US for a while now but never seem to get there! We are planning to drive up the Rockies from the Grand Canyon to Yellowstone.
Good luck with the RV. We have had a look at a few but not as extensive a market as we thought there would be. Perhaps you should just take the stretched Hummer 🙂
How long are you away and Happy birthday Kaitlin.
I think you guys should make some serious plans to come to the US. It is pretty amazing. Your trip sounds like one you would definitely love. We are busy planning all the places to see as well. We’re only here for 5 months (bit less now), but you could easily stay a year or more….there is so much to see. Think we’ve found an RV to accommodate us all. Trev driving up to see it today. Will post some pics soon. Cath
So glad you had a wonderful day Katie. We were thinking of you though a bit confused what day and time it was?? Love from us all xx
Hi Vick,
We’re 12 hours behind you (eg: if it’s 10am here on a Tuesday, it will be 10pm your time on a Tuesday) Will pass on your birthday wishes. Thankyou. 🙂