The Crane Girls

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2012-02-18T20:21:00.000+08:00

Week #3

2012-02-18T20:16:00.001+08:00

This week was great! (still saying it!)

Brooke was very impressed with herself, getting all the questions right on her extra homework, just using an atlas!

I'm getting better at spelling this week! Thanks to Mrs Manning and Mrs Broadway!

Today, Brooke went to a party at the awesome park. THANKS FOR INVITING BROOKE, TARA! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

By Courtney and Brooke 18/2/2012

(see, i can update on the day something happens!)

New Week, New Friends

2012-02-18T20:13:00.001+08:00

Last weekend, Brooke went to a party went to Thomas' party. A slushy maker and DJ all night (untill 6:30) sounded like a great party!

Brooke and I have both made new friends. Brooke met, Tara, Louise and many more. (sorry if i spelt somones name wrong.)

Courtney has new friends, Dale and Jian, both massive fans of DW. (Doctor Who.)

This week, Courtney has found ot what lots of homework means, and Brooke found out what extra homework means. I guess getting older does that to you.

Anyway, the girl still love school, (lets see how long it take for me to stop writing that.) and are having fun with both, new and old friends!

By Courtney 18/2/2012

First Week

2012-02-18T20:07:00.000+08:00

THE WEEK HAS BEEN HARD AND PAINFUL. MANY SOLIDERS HAVE FALLEN...

NOT!!!!! This week was great! Both Courtney and Brooke have enjoyed themsleves greatly! (I KNOW, the updates are very late! Stop asking ill do it in a second!)

Even though the week was two weeks ago, we will always remember it like it was yesterday... i just can't remember it now!

This is the cause of not writing more often!

Soz, By Courtney 18/2/2012

SCHOOLS BACK: FINALLY!

2012-02-18T20:05:00.000+08:00

Yes you read the title right! School is back for twenty twelve! (nothing much happened on New Year so there is no update.) All the sleep overs are...over, with Year 5 for Brooke, and High School for Courtney! I wonder what happened...

What happened:

COURTNEY: When I got to school we went to from and lernt about the school rules, no gum, phones off and out Of sight, ect.

We wrote our time table in our diary, then we went to our frist class.

The day was eventful and hard but now i think i can get to class on time. (I hope) High School is awesome! :D

BROOKE:Hi CJ did the talking today so I will have to find something to talk about. Sorry for not writing. School is good but I'm not good at spelling. I have Mr Hoblle for my teacher. The holidays were cool I went horse riding but the holidays are over and school is in. It's a harsh class and the teacher is way too fast but I try to look at the bright side and then I dont get too frastrated with myself but if I didn't I probably be really angry.The good side is we do heaps of things on the computers.And that's all. Thanks for reading.

From Brooke.

The girls both love school and are very busy with home work.

By Courtney and Brooke 18/2/2012

A Very Overdue X-mas Update:)

2012-02-18T20:00:00.000+08:00

Christmas was a great event! With O'briens at Grandma and Pa's house, and Xaiva at Nana and Grandad's, the day was awesome!

The day started with, Courtney opening her massive Doctor Who, framed photo from santa! (thanks big guy) and Brooke with her, very awesome, new Wii game, Spiro Scylanders. She was very impressed with the concept of the game and the storyline. (on the last level now!)

At the grandperents, everyone loved lunch, (thank you grandma and helpers!) and loved every present they got! Brooke got a new remote racing car, Courtney, meanwhile, with an amazing new braclet from Sea World!

Nana and grandad, cooked and awesome dinner, and had more than a whole army could eat! Courtney loved/loves her red telephone box and helicopter, While Brooke had a ball with her red helicopter as well!

Over all, the day was... awesome and full of fun.

High expectations for next year...

By Courtney, 18/2/2012 soz, this is VERY late :)

Back to School

2012-02-15T14:57:00.001+08:00

The girls are back in school and settled into 2012. CJ is loving high school and Brooke tells us Year 5 is the best year of school.

Brooke's Trial Ride

2012-01-08T14:20:00.003+08:00

After a few false starts, today Brooke has her first ever real horse ride. In the past, she has been lead around by someone but today she went for a 90 minute trail ride, during which she even managed a few trots.

It is fair to say Brooke's passion for horses has grown.

Girls Swimming in Busselton

2011-12-26T23:21:00.001+08:00

The Bumpy Staircase

2011-12-17T20:12:00.002+08:00

The girls are on holidays in Busselton and one of the best things about the accommodation is the staircase. The girls have always wanted to live in a house with stairs - but we're not sure they would last long like this without hurting themselves.

Do you think Brooke's worried about Dad's driving skills

2011-12-17T13:48:00.000+08:00

Courtney's Guitar Recital

2011-12-12T15:47:00.001+08:00

Today at school, Courtney and the other students from her guitar glass played for the whole school.

Courtney Gets a Quad Helix

2011-12-12T15:43:00.002+08:00

Courtney is going to get braces on her teeth in time. Her dentist says that before she can get the braces he needs to push out to roof of her mouth. Courtney has had a "quadhelix" installed is sprind loaded and over time will make the roof of her mouth wider.

She says it doesn't hurt that much?!?!

Courtney Scout Camp

2011-12-11T15:46:00.000+08:00

Picnic Day

2011-12-11T15:44:00.000+08:00

Brookes Guitar Recital

2011-12-08T16:00:00.002+08:00

This afternoon was Brooke's guitar recital. She did really well and is becoming a very good sight reader of her music.

Courtney's Graduation

2011-12-08T15:57:00.002+08:00

Today Courtney graduated from Primary School. It was a really special day for her and the family. CJ was awarded both the Music Award and shared the Principle's Award

Cameron Goes Shopping

2011-12-03T11:51:00.001+08:00

Cameron is in town for the week so Dad and the girls went shopping for Christmas presents. We all caught the Cat Bus into the city.

Courtney's Choir Performance

2011-11-20T15:48:00.001+08:00

CJ performed at the Perth Concert Hall with the Australian Youth Choir

Maiden Name Game

2011-11-15T16:00:00.002+08:00

Maiden NAME GAME
Please don't spoil it for others!
Rules: It's harder than it looks! Hit forward, erase my answers, enter yours and send it on to 10 people, including me. Use the 1st. Letter of your Maiden name to answer each of the following questions. They have to be real places, names, things,

nothing made up. Use different answers than the
person in front of you.

1. What is your maiden name Crane

2. An animal Crane

3. A boy's name Cory

4. A girl's name Courtney
5. An occupation Camal rider

6. A colour Crimson
7. Something that can be worn Cap

8. A beverage Coffie
9. A food Carrot

10. Something found in the bathroom Conditioner

11. A place City

12. A reason for being late Clock doesnt work

13. Something you shout Cut

Mac Happy Day

2011-11-12T15:48:00.001+08:00

Today the girls and their Scout/Cub groups helped out with Mac Happy Dayby holding a car wash. The group raised over $500.00

Brooke and the Snake

2011-11-04T10:28:00.002+08:00

Brooke is certainly not scared of snakes and every chance she gets, she will have a hold.

Repair the DS

2011-11-04T10:26:00.000+08:00

Don't Panic Brooke

2011-10-19T15:38:00.000+08:00

Dad knows what he's doing - I think

2011-10-12T19:32:00.000+08:00

Gingerbread Men and Cakes!

2011-10-12T19:31:00.000+08:00

Something Different?

2011-10-12T19:29:00.000+08:00

Today Grandma took Dad and the girls out for lunch and CJ tried something new - the fish burger.

Brooke played it safe, sticking to her usual bowl of wedges.

The Hangout

2011-09-24T12:56:00.000+08:00

CJ and her group from Scouts recently went to The Hangout, an indoor rock climbing place.

CJ is fearless and really enjoys the challenger of getting herself as high as possible.

Circus Pony Ride

2011-08-27T15:19:00.001+08:00

Circus Joseph Ashton

2011-08-27T13:42:00.000+08:00

Brooke has wanted to go to the circus for years.

One Weekend

2011-08-15T20:47:00.000+08:00

Allergy Test

2011-08-11T21:03:00.002+08:00

Today Brooke went to the doctor to have herself tested for allergies. She has been having allergic reactions to something - possibly chocolate or similar. At this stage the results show she has a reaction to dust mites - but we're waiting on the blood test results. Brooke was very brave and did not seemed too phased by all the pricks on her arm.

In other news - one of CJ's Minties caught up on one of her loose teeth... she can't have too many baby teeth left.

The Last Assembly

2011-08-07T15:53:00.001+08:00

Today was the last assembly Courtney's class will hold at Primary School. They played a sketch in which CJ was Grant Denyer hosting an television show like Australia's got talent. She looked pretty cool in her suit and bow tie.

The Cake

2011-08-05T21:03:00.000+08:00

Today Brooke's friend Candice came for a sleep over - the girls decorated a cake. It was lovely.

The New Chloe

2011-08-05T20:18:00.000+08:00

CJ was reliving her childhood and recalled the day she pegged lots of pegs onto Chloe.This time, she took to her sister.

I pegged brooke just like in the photo when I was little

New Hair Cut

2011-07-22T15:12:00.001+08:00

Hay,
I haven't been posting things lately so here goes nothing...

I have a new hair cut. (see photo) and last week the o'brians, dad, Brooke, dads new girl friend and I went to darklight and the girls and o'brians went to see kufu panda 2! Last night I went to see harry potter part 2 of 7 and even if I haddent seen the others it was still a cool movie. Today The girls went to see cars. Thanks Antie K. The girls had a lovely time in Busso with nana and grandad and will give there friends there presets soon.
Love CJ xoxo

My Hippy Costum

2011-07-06T21:25:00.000+08:00

I went to Scouts on the 60s 70s disco night. I dressed as a hippy so were 7 other people... I got my whole Costum from salvos! :D

Fishing

2011-06-19T13:39:00.000+08:00

Brooke and Dad went fishing today and Brooke managed to pull in one of the creatures from the deep.

Happy Birthday

2011-06-19T13:28:00.001+08:00

A big happy Birthday to Uncle Peter on the 16th this week.
From the girls:)

Sent from my iPod

So very busy

2011-06-12T20:54:00.003+08:00

Courtney's social life has really taken off!

Last weekend she spent all weekend on a Young Women's Weekend with her friend. She camped all weekend and had a great time - except for the early morning starts. She was exhausted and had to have a recovery day during the week. This weekend she has had back to back sleep overs at Emily's house. It's like we never see her anymore.

Brooke on the other hand was running around the house in her PJs at 5:00pm this evening - seems she has had a very lazy winters day.

Challenge Complete

2011-05-21T13:44:00.000+08:00

The big sundae

2011-05-21T13:35:00.000+08:00

Grandma is all better and we went out for lunch today. The girls finally got to sample the giant sundae they'd heard so much about.

CJ sings again

2011-05-18T17:19:00.000+08:00

Today Courtney and the school choir sang at the ceremony for a group of people becoming Australian Citizens

Australian Youth Choir

2011-05-15T15:57:00.001+08:00

Tonight Courtney will perform with the Australian Youth Choir. She is pretty excited about having the whole choir together in the one place.

Brooke becomes a Seconder at Clubs

2011-05-12T19:31:00.000+08:00

A new school

2011-05-12T18:32:00.000+08:00

This week Brooke moved school for a number of different reasons. Unfortunately she missed Monday and Tuesday because she had tonsillitis. So Wednesay was her first day – she is over the moon with her new beginning, all the new experiences. Dad is not a fan of the new uniform (picture coming) but he’ll get used to it soon.

So now CJ has her school all to herself. She is in charge of ringing the bell this term. Appears that clocks are starting to run her life as she has recently taken to setting her Ipod alarm for 5:30am so she can wake up and be all ready for school – with a couple of hours to spare.

Lunch in the Park

2011-05-01T20:10:00.002+08:00

The Royal Wedding

2011-05-01T19:59:00.002+08:00

Today Prince William married Kate Middleton.

The girls spent the evening with Dad, Grandma and Pa watching the wedding and eating pizza

CJ's Birthday Cake

2011-04-22T17:35:00.000+08:00

Courtney turns 12

2011-04-19T23:46:00.000+08:00

Well as you can all see, CJ has turned twelve years old. One very awesome bur spoilt young lady received an IPod Touch - who knew they could do such cool things! CJ and Dad have already started video chatting!

Tonight we went to Chinese after watching Courtney's choir rehearsal.

The girls are now on school holidays, so we can all look forward to daily updates including photos from the IPod.

YAY and a new segment

2011-04-19T06:33:00.001+08:00

YAY It's my birthday and I'm turning 12. I have been looking at all the crane girls entrees from 2004 and we used to write one nearly everyday!

So now that I'm "the big one two," I will try to write AMAP. (as much as possible.) Also, Brooke asked me what an education was a week ago

I got very upset with her but that's went I decided to make a new segment on the Crane Girls: Rules Of Life.

Courtney(12)

Whats up:

2011-04-12T17:47:00.001+08:00

On Sunday, Dad, Mum, Brooke and I went to Hillary's Boat Harbor for 'Mum's Birthday Lunch.'

We had very good milkshakes but mum is a little bit worried because Brooke seems to be allergic to

something... But she is ok. Oh, and not to mechen, MY BIRTHDAY IS ON THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!!!!!

Have a great last week of school.

.Courtney.

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~_~ (sleeping bunny.)

Happy Birthday Brooke

2011-03-19T15:02:00.001+08:00

Today Brooke turns 9 years old.

She has been shopping with Auntie Kirstie and Nana and received a lot of wonderful presents - spoilt as always.

Tonight she is having a sleep over with a few friends.

Nana took Brooke shopping for a present and she bought two necklaces with one half of a heart charm on each chains. Brooke gave the other have of the "best friends forever" charm to her sister.

Historical Event

2011-03-11T20:51:00.000+08:00

An 9.0 magnitude earthquake near Sendai, Japan triggers a 10 meter high tsunami. Together they kill thousands of people. The Fukushima nuclear power plant is severely damaged causing leaks of radiation.

Adventure World

2011-02-25T17:00:00.000+08:00

The girls were lucky enough to have a day off school and got to go to Adventure World with Mum and Dad. Not surprisingly, the girls had a great day full of slides and rides.

WOOOOOOOHOOOOO!!!!!!! I did it!!!

2011-02-24T15:47:00.001+08:00

HAY EVERYONE,

Here to say that I have be put in the role of STUDENT COUNCILLOR !!!!!!! YAY!!!!!! "no way!!" you say, well "yes way" I say wooooooooohooo!!!

STUDENT COUNCILLOR, COURTNEY

From: Robyn and Bill Crane

Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 9:07 AM

To: Courtney

Subject: Yahoo!! you did it.

Darling Courtney, Dad told me last night that you had been elected as a Student Councillor. What a wonderful achievement!! You must be so proud and I know what a lot of effort you put into your application. It is amazing what can happen if you try hard enough and put every effort into achieving that aim. I told you that this year would be very special so have fun and make many special memories. I know the importance of being willing to accept these special challenges and the wonderful opportunities they can create as you go through life. I am so proud of you. Lots of special love Grandma.

Checkers at the Dome

2011-02-06T14:58:00.002+08:00

The girls bought Dad a multi game set for Fathers Day last year. Today we went down the Dome Cafe and played checkers and cards over a milk shake.

Kalbarri

2011-02-06T14:57:00.002+08:00

The Great Escape

2011-02-05T22:00:00.000+08:00

Tonight we went to the Great Escape for another afternoon of water slides, mini golf and lots of different rides. Again, Dad forgot that Brooke will not eat hot dogs with tomato sauce... so he had to eat two.

Fashion Twins

2011-01-14T11:05:00.000+08:00

Donnybrook

2011-01-09T14:59:00.000+08:00

Over the weekend Dad and the girls went down to Donnybrook. We caught up with the Hutchy and Pembo families and went to the Cider Factory.

Christmas 2010

2010-12-29T20:52:00.003+08:00

Christmas 2010 was a great day for the girls. Both the girls got a digital safe (to hide their things from each other), lots of lego, and surfboards.

On boxing day, Brooke wanted to hit the real surf to try out her board in the waves. It was a beautiful day at Mullaloo.

Chloe turns 13

2010-12-18T11:09:00.004+08:00

Today is Chloe's birthday - she is now a teenager... a slow, old, smelly teenager but still a very important member of the family. The girls love her very much and she has always been there for them.

Hey twin :).......AAAAAAAAAAAAA

2010-11-21T13:58:00.002+08:00

Today I met my twin!

Turns out my twin has a mental problem and loves cars........... she wanted to take dads car out for a spin.......... I didn't want to........... then she STOLE dads keys!........ and started the car!!!!!!............ we didn't go far because dad found out and drained all the petrol out of the car. Phew I'm soooooo lucky.............. or am I?!

From Courtney ( made at the hospital )

This weekend

2010-11-14T16:00:00.006+08:00

Yesterday Courtney auditioned for the Australian Youth Choir. We all have out fingers and toes crossed - she has done really well to get to the final selection stage.

The girls and their Mum spent the afternoon at the local Mcdonalds, cleaning cars to raise money with their club/scout group. All the money went to Ronald McDonald House.

Brooke is really getting into cooking. Last night she made Dad a chicken stir fry. She gets mad with Dad when he tries to interfere with her.

On Sunday Brooke and Dad went for a bike ride over to Grandma and Pa's house and we all went out for coffee and/or a milkshake. Brooke has taken to pouring salt onto her wedges - just like Grandma. Dad is not happy.

Visiting Mackenzie

2010-10-17T15:50:00.000+08:00

It's been another lazy weekend laying around the house, playing DS and whatnot.

The girls went to town on the weekend and opened a bank account. Hopefully it will help them learn how to save money.

Mackenzie is in hospital at the moment after having an operation on her hips. The girls have had fun visiting and helping catch slatters etc for Mackenzie's bug catcher/viewer.

Swan Lake

2010-09-25T16:36:00.001+08:00

CJ's Pancakes

2010-09-25T16:16:00.002+08:00

Dad has been relieved of his Sunday morning pancake making chore. Courtney has been passed Nana's pancake recipie and she has now taken over the cooking duties. They are really nice pancakes.

School Athletics

2010-09-16T16:22:00.003+08:00

Today was the inter school athletics carnival. Brooke was in a number of events and Mum, Dad and Pa had a lovely time watching.

Hanging About

2010-09-01T21:58:00.000+08:00

Tonight Courtney went rock climbing with her friends from the scouts. She has had a pretty big week - not that Brooke has been getting early nights.

Dad is leaving to Cambodia tonight. Brooke hopes he finds lots of gifts. The girls are both forgiving that he is going to be away over Fathers Day.

Massed choir

2010-08-31T19:49:00.000+08:00

Tonight CJ is singing at the WA Primary School Massed Choir. Dad is not allowed to take photos, so this is the best he can get.

The Desishion

2010-08-02T12:15:00.001+08:00

Courtney has two parties to go to on one day. Now that dose not sound bad at all but their at the same time. Courtney is thinking about going to one and then sleeping at the other.

The Dentist.

2010-08-02T11:00:00.001+08:00

The girls and Dad went to the dentist for a clean and a check up. Courtney needs a small filling but she is very hesitant to get it done. Brooke apparently has wonderful teeth? Dad thinks the dentist needs to get his eyes checked - as she is the worst at brushing.

Rare

2010-07-21T18:57:00.000+08:00

Today Cameron and McKenzie came to town. Unfortunately James had to go home yesterday for school - otherwise all the grand kids would have been at grandma's house at the same time.

Arm Update

2010-07-19T11:39:00.000+08:00

I got my cart off today and got another X-ray. Have not go results yet. By Courtney

Dentist

2010-07-12T11:09:00.001+08:00

Today dad Brooke and I went to get a check up from the dentist. Now we all know brooke never bushers her teeth ... Well Brooke had no cavatys and dad and I did! NOT OK!!!! The dentist has spotted more wobbly teeth than I know what to do with and dad is ok. Brooke has to have brasses in the fucher. I have to bush my teeth beter and where not allowed to eat or drink for harf an hour. By Courtney:]

Xray results

2010-07-09T12:12:00.000+08:00

Courtney has a fracture on her right thumb and will be in a cast for
three weeks. It dose not hurt but gets numb alot.
By Courtney

Wet Bums

2010-07-08T12:49:00.001+08:00

Who knew the the slides were wet?... Until they went on them

Simmo's Icecream

2010-07-08T12:46:00.000+08:00

Broken Thumb

2010-07-08T12:44:00.001+08:00

The other night, the girls and dad were having a tickle war when
suddenly CJ lurched backwards in pain.

Long story short - after a couple of doctor visits and an xray,
Courtney officially has a fractured thumb.

It's not all bad as the weather has turned really bad - at the moment
we're in the Margaret River Tavern, sitting next to the fire, doing a
jigsaw.

Before the Broken Thumb

2010-07-03T16:26:00.002+08:00

We did have a great week in Yallingyup!

Historical Event

2010-06-24T16:44:00.001+08:00

Julia Gillard becomes the Australian Prime Minister.

2010-06-20T09:17:00.000+08:00

> The girls wanted to go camping - in the middle of winter - so we
> pitched the tent in the loungeroom. Apparently spagetti is camping
> food? The girls are currently laying in their sleeping bags watching
> television. Tough life!

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2010-06-07T13:50:00.001+08:00

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Lunch at the Boat

2010-05-30T13:04:00.001+08:00

Painting Dad's House

2010-05-13T16:10:00.002+08:00

Dad has started painting his house and the girls wanted to help out - for about five minutes...

Brooke's Broken Toe

2010-05-06T16:13:00.000+08:00

Somehow Brooke managed to kick the door of her cupboard whilst running around or similar. The doctor says it is broken. Poor Brooke.

2010-04-19T15:35:00.001+08:00

happy easter

2010-04-04T11:21:00.001+08:00

Its Easter time and I would like to say hi to all my friends and family and the crane girl users.

HAPPY EASTER

From Courtney.

Big Storm

2010-03-22T21:53:00.000+08:00

Today there was a huge storm in Perth. It caused millions of dollars damage. Just about everyone the girls know has had something damaged. Mum's house flooded, Dad's car is dented, Grandma and Pa's windows got smashed and their aircon blew up.

The girls were at Grandma and Pa's house when the storm came - apparently it was pretty scary, even more so when the windows smashed.

Brooke Turns Eight

2010-03-19T23:00:00.001+08:00

Today was Brooke's 8th birthday. She had a wonderful day travelling from house to house gathering up her cuddles and presents. She is having a three day celebration with dinner tonight at Grandma and Pa's, a sleep over/movie party on Saturday and then dinner at Nana and Grandad's on Sunday. A big celebration!

Happy birthday little lady!

Courtney is now cub group leader

2010-03-12T08:01:00.001+08:00

I'm so happy,

I have my leader badge and I got my entertainers badge!

I got them last night at cub scouts. I'm going to show them at news today at school.

I also got a leadership certificate from last year. the last time I got it it had the wrong spelling on it.

I have to go to school now. bye. Courtney

Courtney gets email

2010-03-11T08:16:00.001+08:00

Greetings from Courtney,

I'm vary glad to say that I have email and I can post thongs on the site.

I will update all the time and tell you all about me and my sister and the rest of the family.

By the new reporter Miss Courtney Crane.

So, What's Going On

2010-03-09T21:58:00.003+08:00

The girls are always busy.

CJ is "linking" between Cubs and Scouts at the moment, so she goes two nights a week for the next few weeks. Brooke is getting into being a Cub and is heading on her first camp this weekend.

Courtney has started learning how to play the guitar. Brooke wants to learn how to play the ukulele.

Everyone is worn out from Term 1 already.

More if we think of it.

The Muddle Up

2010-03-07T21:56:00.001+08:00

On Sunday Dad drove up to Moore River to collect Courtney and some of her friends from a Scout camp. The only problem being that when Dad arrived, he couldn't find the scouts or their leaders.

For some reason - CJ had told everyone that Dad was in Melbourne... or Margaret River, we're not really sure.

Pa's Birthday

2010-02-25T21:56:00.001+08:00

Cub March

2010-02-21T21:00:00.000+08:00

Dinosaurs Alive

2010-02-13T21:32:00.000+08:00

Great Escape

2010-02-13T21:24:00.000+08:00

Xavier turns one

2010-01-17T01:49:00.002+08:00

Courtney is down south at the moment with a friend from school, so we expect to hear lots of stories about her adventure soon. Brooke has been busy helping everyone to get ready for Xavier's 1st birthday party. Happy Birthday little man!