Life

Waterproof camera's are great!

Good morning!

I love going walking at sunrise, it is an amazing start to the day

Gavin loves my shoes.

A rainbow afternoon up in Cabarita beach before we moved.

"you never get over it, you just get on with it" EJH

This is my hero. This is the man that used to hold my hand, but whom I now hold in my heart and will carry forever.

This is the man who started with nothing, but who means everything. A man who put his heart and soul into his wife, family, friends, community and his dreams. A man who fought and nearly lost his life fighting for his country. A man who I stood beside at church and listened to sing (loudly and full of soul). A man who's voice made me smile with pride. A man of a million quotes, which I will carry with me and pass along to my own grandchildren. A man who made me laugh and had the best sense of humour. A man who challenged me to a dive contest (which I clearly won) and would forever after call himself the dive/swim champion (and would tell me he was going to go pull the trophy off the shelf to show me). A man who loved chocolate as much as me and never wanted to share it(but of course he would in the end). A man who was able to laugh and make a joke even in the hardest of times. A man who was my father's best friend. A man who I think of and both laugh and cry. A man who ended with everything. In the words of EJH "It's not how you start out, it's how you finish". I love you bumpa.

Michigan 2010

A few pictures from our trip to the US.

Lake Michigan
So different from the beaches I am used to...but it is absolutely gorgeous here.

Before climbing hundreds of steps to see Lake Michigan...and then we realised we could drive and park right next to it :-)

Gone Fishin

First fish caught in his first deep sea fishing adventure :)
Jauno likes bottom bashing...Juanu and I don't (it's boring)

Learning how to untangle his rig

The boys on the water

Happy days driving the boat...of course, now he wants one

Aren't we cute

The boys...again...love this photo

So sweet

Serious face for serious beer drinking...enjoying a beer after a day on the ocean.

I have been meaning to upload these photos, they are from before Christmas. We took a trip down to visit the family before they left for the states. We took JC out on the open seas for his first adventure deep sea fishing. We had a blast. We trolled and caught some yummy fish, did some boring bottom bashing (sitting waiting for a bite), swam at Nor-west island (a popular diving spot), and soaked up some summer weather.

We've Moved....again

We have just moved into a beautiful three story home across the street from the beach. It is the most beautiful place I have ever rented and I am so excited. We bought our first washing machine (that is huge for me) and matching furniture (no. it doesn't match the washer). So here are a few shots of the new abode. Enjoy...and come visit :)
The Subi out in front (the jeep has been retired to the garage)

Welcome. Mi casa es su casa.

Our bedroom balcony

The office/band room balcony

Can't see the ocean, but all we have to do is walk across the street and we are there

Janu resting up after single handedly lifting the couch up over the balcony (I held on to it and he ran upstairs to pull it over...I wish I had it on video...reminded me of my dad and how he always riggs things)

Finding this board room was like discovering a secret trapped door. We didn't know it existed and now we have the perfect spot for our prized possessions.

This is a photo in our old place...

Since we don't have kids, this is what I take photos of...his other love...motorcycles

I am unemployed at the moment (hopefully not for much longer) so I have lots of time on my hands to take stupid photos...so bear/bare with me. Sleeping beauty and the 5 day test match of cricket...very very exciting.

I admit that the second glass was staged, but I couldn't resist putting it there...the bear having an afternoon "kindy/kip/nanna nap"

I hope everyone is doing well in the new year...My thoughts are with you all and those who are going through some tough times. I feel very blessed to have a roof over my head and a beautiful, healthy family. Much love to you all!