Frank & Garla DOWN UNDER!

Tyson's parents are here!!!!!  We have already been having SO much fun with them!  It is so special to share everything that we've been able to see and do with them.  Here are some pictures from their adventure through the outback so far:

We immediately took them for a picnic at the beach!

The next day Tyson went to work, and I played "Tour Guide" and took Frank & Garla around to all of my favorite spots in Perth...this is the view from Applecross.

We went downtown to see all of the malls - here is quaint "London Court".

We met up with Tyson for lunch and then went to see King's Park - here is the view of the city from the park.

I think jet-lag was starting to set in for Frank!

T being silly.  Are we surprised?

The war memorial at King's Park

And of course, how could we resist taking them to eat at one of our favorite restaurants on the beach!?!  We were blessed with a GORGEOUS sunset!!!

It just never gets old!

It was a breathtaking sunset!!  I think I get my love for the sky/sunset from my Grandma C - because I just can't get enough!

The next day we met up with Tyson for a lunch picnic at the beach!

He grilled us some delicious sandwiches - he's become quite the cooker in Australia!

After lunch we laid out on the beach and soaked up the sun.  The weather was fantastic AND we had the beach all to ourselves!

Garla went for a stroll to test the water....it is BRRRRRY!

T with his sweet parents after a perfect Aussie arvo!

We stopped by Lake Monger on the way home from the beach to show them all of the black swans.

The next day we went up the coast a little farther to Scarborough beach for lunch & people watching! 

And then we took Frank to his own slice of heaven...the Harley Davidson shop!

We still have so much more to do and I'll try to keep you updated before they have to head back home!

Symphony Under the Stars!

After Tyson's brilliant performance in the triathlon, we had a relaxing day together and then met up with some of our new friends from church for a concert at the park.  I'm not sure if I've blogged about our new small group or not, but praise the Lord for answering our prayers to get plugged in at church and find a group of people that we can connect with!  We feel as though we've been blessed in abundance with all of these amazing friends coming into our lives.  Anyways, back to the concert!  It was a symphony orchestra playing the theme songs to popular movies like: James Bond, Pirates of the Caribbean, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, etc.  Have I mentioned before how much Aussie's like to picnic?!  Well, it is quickly becoming one of our very favorite Aussie traditions - especially on a night like this!  We laid out on our picnic blanket under the stars listening to all of our favorite soundtracks...it was a night to remember!

A beautiful summer evening in Perth!

These people have definitely mastered the art of picnicing!

Our sweet friends!  Meredith & Han (in front) and Pip & Simon.

More sweet friends!  Meg & Paul - we've really connected with them and they're even taking us "home" with them for Easter!!

The sun was setting just behind the stage - gorgeous!

K&T!  Doesn't he look fantastic after all of that hard work in the triathlon earlier!?

This was obviously not from the symphony - but I had to include it because we've introduced our Aussie friends Meg & Paul to Guitar Hero!!  She loved it! :)

Go T-man, Go!!!

My super strong and incredibly handsome husband competed in his first ever triathlon on Sunday! The triathlon was put on by Mustang for employees to race in as a way to raise money for charity. Employees in the company chose the participants they wanted to "put their money on" or "sponsor". So many people put money on Tyson that he actually raised the most of all the racers! He's been training for the triathlon for several months now, and I couldn't have been more PROUD of him!! He finished in 65 minutes and came in 3rd out of 8 other individual racers! I, being the proud and supportive wife that I am, drove around the course trying to find him and cheer on his super-cute-self whenever possible. Enjoy the pictures - I am so proud of this man.

Getting warmed-up.

Stretching out for the swim...and smiling too.

He's not even nervous!  Or at least he hides it well!

It just wouldn't be Tyson without a hint of silliness.

Brrrr....

On your marks, get set....GO, baby, GO!!

16 laps total...I would've died after 1!

Perhaps the next Michael Phelps?  Only a much, MUCH cuter version.

I found him on his bike through King's Park and pulled over to cheer for him...and snap some pics!

Up the hill he goes....at an incredible pace, might I say.

As I waited for him on another part of the course, I couldn't help but take some pictures of this beautiful city we live in!

It just never gets old!

A huge thank you to our friend, Pete for letting Tyson borrow his super speedy bike!

Trailing a non-triathlon competitor...who a few K's ahead I cheered on as well, thinking that he was actually part of the triathlon.  Oops!

Pushing hard up the hill on what I decided to name "White Lightning".

And a thumbs-up finish for Tman!!!

WAY TO GO, T!!!!  SO PROUD OF YOU!

The Mustang Triathletes!