The weather in Albany has definitely warmed up now. Unfortunately we are back home. The girls didn't want to let a bit of wind, rain or cold to spoil their holiday so we still went to the beach. They built sand castles, collected shells, did a little swimming and then played at the playground.
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Once you build sand castles you have to knock them down.
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We looked after my niece for the weekend. A little taste of what it is going to be like to have three.
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The holidays are nearly over. Chris is back to work next week - I can see the girls and I being a bit sad on Tuesday.