that's one ugly snuggie

first of all... the name alone is laughable, so to be seen in one...

especially if you're a guy... so sexy!

but now they come in designer colors....

oh, but my favorite........

creepy-alien-baby-protruding-from-body design

QUICK! what's that number again?  i must have one!

why i love autumn

Entertaining Family

David (Pete's dad) came for another visit. A photo of us in Melbourne at Church Street Enoteca - one of our favourite restaurants in Melbourne.

Pete planned a road trip for David to drive the Great Ocean Road and led him to believe he rented just a normal, everyday car. Little did he know! The look on his face was priceless!

We can never pass up an opportunity to visit the National Gallery of Victoria. And stay at our favourite place in Richmond. It's always good to see David.

A Little Preview of Our New Home

Our new home. A little taste. We're happy.

The "before" kitchen (with friend, Jeremy). The "after".
We likey.

The "before" study and mezzanine.The "after".
We likey.

The trees outside are jacarandas which bloom beautiful bright purple flowers.
We likey.

THE LAUGH OF THE DAY

I know I'm supposed to be posting more pics of my new home among other pics but I'm much too busy surfing websites such as this one below. Click on the link, scroll down to Customer Reviews. The review by B. Govern from Nov 10, 2008 is the best although the others are funny as well. It really made my day!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NZW3IY/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp

Meet Pete's Dad, David

So.... Pete's dad arrived all the way from
the UK for a bit of rest and relaxation.
We enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Balmoral Beach.

David toasting to the beautiful view.

Never without his video recorder

What a sight for sore eyes!

NO! Now HE'S a sight for sore eyes! ox

We'd love for you to plan a visit

Just a little teaser of our new apartment.......

More pics to come.......

Valentine's Weekend in Kangaroo Valley

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!Although it rained cats and dogs all weekend, it didn't stop us from having a lovely time in Kangaroo Valley. We rented a cute, cozy house called Braeside where Holly and Mark joined us. The countryside was beautiful, to say the least!

Quirky, or.......................................creepy?Definitely creepy to find this. I think it's safe to assume this is for wood chopping, but had it disappeared during our stay, I would have become worried! Ok.... obviously, I watched "Halloween" one too many times!

Part of Braeside's 4 acres.

Nice to have these little ladies supply us with eggs each morning.

A few reasons to visit Kangaroo Valley..........

Holly and Mark :)

Mark and my guy, Pete, sharing a dessert. Did I just say "sharing a dessert?".

Sharing a Valentine's Day kissSharing a lovely dinner.

On our way back, we stopped at Fitzroy Falls. A few reasons I enjoy life in Australia and a few reasons my family and friends should come and visit (hint, hint... nudge, nudge...). Even in the rain and fog, its beauty stands out.

I'M BACK!

Sorry I've been away for so long. It's time I stop neglecting my site and catch all of you up on how I've been doing. It's been a busy couple of months with our move to Paddington, but after bobbing and weaving this builder and that electrician, we are officially moved in and enjoying our new home. I'll post photos of our new place and should have those up by the end of this week, along with photos that date all the way back to Christmas and New Year's. In the mean time, I'd like to share my Valentine's weekend with you. Take a look at my next post to see how I spent it!