I'm back

So, I want to get back into blogging. This time I'm not going to pressure myself. Just when the mood strikes me and I'm definitely  not going to try to keep up with Libby! She's cool and sexy and always has something profound to say. My life is not that interesting but who cares, this is for me and to brag about my boys.

Firstly I need to go to Shane's computer and dig for all the best pix from these last few months to post. He upgraded his camera (again) but his shots are superb and I know one day he will make millions off his talent (here's hoping!)

Quick run down of our Christmas and New year. We moved after 6 short months in our own  little cottage in Kings Langley. (People have described it as a cottage) It had a spacious, tree filled yard but in all honesty the house just wasn't big enough for our growing needs. Unexpectedly the opportunity arose to get a place with my long lost big sister Jessica who had returned after 10 years abroad with her South American Husband, Pablo (yes, the talented photographer one) and 4 charming children.

We really only looked at the one place, loved it, applied for it and to make a long story short, got it! If you know the rental market in Australia you will know that it is a miracle! Not only are we 11 people, 7 of whom children but neither of our families had long rental histories and massive money making jobs, both very important in the current financial climate.

So it's a 5 bedroom, plus study, plus rumpus room, formal lounge and massive dining and family room! Large in ground salt water pool and sprawling yard up the back with plenty of space for forts and messing around for the kids.
We moved in 2 weeks before Christmas (not recommended) but managed to have a memorable Christmas and New years and the cleaning and packing is now a distant memory!

The Lord has truly blessed us! The boys are changing schools to the one nearby. They're happy about it. I was nervous about moving them because I could have driven them 20 min to their old school but with traffic etc we just couldn't have know how hectic it would be and  I knew that the drive to school everyday would turn into a pain. Anyway, Jess and I met the principle and deputy who then gave a us a guided tour. They were so welcoming and friendly and the school has a number of programs we are interested in. Since then we have only heard good things about the school.

The last few days have been buying and labeling all their new uniforms and backpack etc. We still have 2 more weeks of holidays. The last of which will be spent down on the south coast for our annual family camping trip. Should be fun!