where did we leave off?

I guess I'm a bit behind on updating the blog. Sorry!

Cloudy skies over the Brisbane CBD as we boarded the boat.

The day before she flew home, my mom, Roxy and I took a river cruise to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. It was a bit rainy, but I was bound and determined for my mother to see a marsupial! Lone Pine did not disappoint! Once the rain let up (or at least slowed to an annoying drizzle), we scampered around the sanctuary to see as many animals as we could before we had to get back on the boat and head home.

One of the more alert inhabitants

One of the highlights of the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is visitors can pay extra to cuddle and have their picture taken with a koala. We decided not to do that on this visit, opting instead to visit with the kangaroos and wallabies.

Koala shift change.

The growling cassowary. The world's most dangerous bird growled at us from behind the fence. It was pretty scary - seriously!

Where are the 'roos? (My mom was the only person birdwatching in the kangaroo enclosure.)

'Ruh feeding a 'roo!

Ready for my close-up!

Catfish feeding on leftover kangaroo food.

It was so nice to have my mom here! She helped me sort of get over my crippling fear of making dinner and also made us some very delicious meals. She also got to spend a lot of quality time with her littlest grandchild and reassured us that the Roxanne is as happy and healthy as we think she is! Her visit was too short, but she promised to bring more family with her next time she visits (this means you, Dad!). Come back soon!!!

Roxy and her Nana
Nana and Roxy again (sorry for posting one with closed eyes, but Miss Rox looks so cute, I couldn't resist!)

Our graduate advisors from UCD were in town this past weekend. Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures from their visit. We had them over for pre-rugby game lunch on Sunday - Nate, Peter and Greg went to the Reds (Brisbane's rugby union team) game at Suncorp Stadium. Nate made a delicious pulled pork feast with homemade kaiser rolls and we ate and sweated under the carport. It was good to see them and as wonderful as it is to have vistors from home, it's always sad to say good-bye.

March has come in like a lion - the highs have been above thirty since Sunday and humidity was at about 85% today. The weatherman promised that we have only 24 hours more of unbearable heat and humidity before we get a break. Thank goodness!

Here's one last picture of Roxy in a onesie given to her by honorary Aunt Katie and Uncle Eric in San Antonio.

Roxy's most pestiferous face!