Grace got to walk with and feed elephants today. There were two highlights for her, feeding the elephants pears at the end of the tour, and when one of the elephants made a sound blowing out of its trunk. More photos and videos to follow tomorrow.

Aunty Annie bought Grace a Wet Brush, which Grace thinks is magic (it really is magic). We’ve had years of moaning about hair brushing, and suddenly – with the magic brush – everything has changed. Grace now loves brushing her hair, it has become a favourite pastime for her. She even gets out of bed at night (when she should be going to sleep) and stands next to the counter brushing her hair. It really is magic, the brush works brilliantly and does glide through the tangles for a moan free brush.

Ian was in his room and Eli came along to the door and says, “Uh, uh, uh,” so Ian says, “Hey buddy, what’s up?” and Eli just carries on going, “Uh, uh.” Ian says, “Did you just come to say ‘Hi’?” and Eli nods, lifts his hand in a wave and says, “Uh” and then cruises off, purpose fulfilled.

A babyccino tea party

The USA Drennan’s putting on their best morning look and pulling it off

We had a big family get together today and Grace and Aunty Pat went off into the bushes for some fun and silliness. The girls also had a good time playing with Aunty Anne.

At one point Aunty Pay asked Grace to call Uncle Gary, and she says, “I don’t know which one is Uncle Gary, all the boys look the same, except for dad and Uncle Ian.”

Cousin cuddles

Robyn, as always, spent a lot of time entertaining the girls and getting to know The Cousin Who Shall Not Be Named

Grace and The Cousin Who Shall Not Be Named spent a large part of today washing their new dollies – wash, rinse, dip in dirt/mud, wash, rinse, repeat.

Climbing the huge fig tree at breakfast this morning

Cousin bath time

Today was the big day! After three years the cousins are finally reunited, and we all get to meet The Little Cousin and spend some time as a family.

Grace and The Cousin Who Shall Not Be Named pretty much just played all day, and the parents had to arbitrate when needed. They actually did really well – especially seen as the cousin is busy recovering from her long trip. If they’re playing the same game, then things go pretty well….if they each want to do something different, well then things don’t go so well. Pretty much like any 4 year old’s playing together.

Group painting

Watching the Tinkerbell movie and snacking after a good long stint on the beach. Grace and the cousin spoke over Skype at Christmas and Grace told her about her new Tinkerbell movie she got for Christmas. They then organised (between themselves) to watch it together when they saw each other.

Eli has been full of laughs today

Getting some makeup tips from Gogo….watch out for Eli with that lipstick!

Eli can tell us when he likes something…

Grace is loving playing her memory game and shouts, “Whoohoo!” whenever someone finds a pair.

Just having some fun with the paint (and then tried to give mommy a shower with the water later…)