Sydney Wildlife World

Last week we went back to Darling Harbour via a river ferry. It was a very scenic way to enter the city. Jett was really tired this day or something because he had a hard time. We forgot his dummy (binky) which helps him sleep and keeps him quiet...lol. We bought more dummies when we got home so that won't happen again.



We went to Sydney Wildlife World which was a really fun way to see wildlife from Australia without actually being in the wild.

Jett with the kangaroos...they were a bit lazy!

We saw some nasty spiders! Jett was excited. Mommy not so much...

Cutest picture of all time! Look at Jett cheesing it for the camera. I didn't even try to make him smile! Can you spot the koala?
I'm pretty sure this was my first time seeing a koala bear in real life! They are ridiculously cute. They sleep all day because they have such a low energy diet (eucalyptus leaves). I'm on the hunt for a cute stuffed animal koala for Jett.

This crocodile was definitely not as cute. It was huge! It looked really scary even though it was sleeping. After we saw all the animals we walked around trying to get Jett to fall asleep and then we decided to make the trip home once he finally fell asleep so we didn't get to stop for any food. BUT we did pick up some fresh salmon at a fish market on the way home and we cooked it for dinner and it was amazing!

Todd told me that he is going to take me out to Darling Harbour to eat at a nice seafood place for my birthday next month. Mmm I can't wait! I'm itching for a date night. Luckily, we've had some people in our ward volunteer to babysit so hopefully when we get settled into our new place we can take them up on their offers. We still don't know our exact move in date but it should be sometime this next weekend. As far as furniture goes we have a blow up mattress and a pack n play for Jett...thats all we need, right?! I'm still super excited because its been a month and a half already since we have really settled in somewhere (does 8 months count as settling in?) and I am ready to unpack my suitcase...even if it means I am just unpacking onto the floor.

The Japan earthquake/tsunami victims have been on my mind lately. It has been interesting to watch the news of both the Christchurch earthquake and Japan disaster in Australia because so many people in Australia have ties to these countries. There are still around 900 Australians that are unaccounted for in Japan. It also makes me think that disaster can strike anywhere at anytime and I wonder when something like this will happen again and really affect me or those I love? I hope it never happens but it doesn't hurt to be prepared for such a day.

Well only a few more hours until Todd gets back from his classes. I can't wait!