Saw this cool butterfly on the side of a building in Cairns. It was about 10cm (4in) across the wingspan.

There are many more cool animal photos to come from Fitzroy Island. So far we’ve seen birds, fish, spiders, and a skink.

I got ambitious a few nights ago and made sushi. Sashimi, nigiri, rolls, and some edamame. There wasn’t a scrap left by the end of the meal!

Laura got her club jacket for her dance studio. It fits well and she loves it.

One of the friends in Colin’s class is moving away after this term. Colin baked cookies for the going away party this week.

Yesterday Colin did his 4th monthly rise to school. It took about 1hr (10km) each way. His determination is amazing.

And the sewing project is complete! L made a fitted sheet, flat sheet, pillow, and pillowcase for her doll.

Colin wanted to sleep in his play tent with all of his stuffy friends.

I don’t know if he’ll stay in there all night, but he happily settled in.

The kids have a day off today so we took the roller blades to the park. Colin managed 1.5km before walking the rest of the way home.