Tag: family

By Dianne

Marysville

Christmas is coming. I am sitting at our dining table typing away – listening to a game of backyard cricket being played on the Allansfield lawns. A large extended family has gathered to celebrate an early Christmas. Interstate family members book the main house each year and it becomes a central meeting place. Local Victorian…

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By Dianne

Mixing things up a bit!

After 3 blogs in 3 days – our road trip to Victoria – I’ve been rather slack!! Time to catch up again! We spent nearly a week in Adelaide after our road trip – lovely to catch up with family. Lots of grandparent duties but no complaints – always a joy. Got some shopping done…

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By Dianne

Storm before the Calm!

We have been in a whirlwind of socializing – no complaints but we desperately need to get on that plane and have a rest! To take a breath – be still for a while. Just joking – it’s been fun. Lots of lovely “get-togethers” with family and friends – code for heaps of chatting mixed…

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By Dianne

Time is ticking by!

Time is passing so quickly. Only two weeks – and a bit – til we fly back to Europe. Reg’s Mum is already counting down the days! Not that she’ll be glad to be rid of us – or at least I hope that’s not the case! Our life seems full of goodbyes – part…

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