Life's a Ball - a Masquarade Ball that is

We are now into week 3 of this term, and I'm still catching up on postings - almost there.

Well it is now fall, and the weather has certainly switched from summer. It has finally rained for several days - we actually had more than double the rain in April over last year. So things are now green, and the nights can get cool (down to single digits even!!), but the days are still pleasant hitting the high teens or low 20's - and later this week the high is 29 - so NO complaints!

With the 'cooler' weather, the school uniform for Kyle has switched over. As you can see from the photo it is quite formal. At least he knows how to tie a tie, even though he really does despise wearing the uniform. But being one of many makes it easier. I'm hoping he can keep it in reasonable condition so that we can recoup some of the cost at least.

Back on the weekend of April 28, Pinjarra had their school ball. We attended and Mike even presented the award for the 'beau' of the ball. We didn't bring overly formal clothes - but at least Mike had a quality white shirt and tie, so we didn't stick out too much.

The kids here attend the ball in both year 11 and year 12 - unlike Canada where the prom is for grade 12 only. Given the elaborate costumes, I can't imagine what the cost is to attend 2 years in a row!!

The music was very much a flash back to our youthful days - right out of the 70's, 80's and 90's. But as you can see, this is the music the kids enjoyed dancing to!