Plans...

Look what arrived for us in the post last night - 10 sets of lovely very final plans on white crisp paper!!!

Now to get the building permit and we are off - if only it were that simple - fingers crossed xxxx

living IN the moment

This here is a photo i took on our recent trip as we walked with the girls on the stunning coastline of NSW - a significant moment.... Symbolic of my decision to live IN the moment and appreciate those moments for what they are and lap up all that they offer me.... I have been known to be too cold, too preoccupied, too hungry and too busy thinking about the next moment to enjoy the one that is happening right before me......
A gorgeous day, two simply divine little girls, a loving husband, stunning scenary, a smile, holidays.....I stopped, i smelt the ocean (yes smelt a faint smell of the ocean!!! - the surgery was somewhat successful!!) i drew a big breathe in and made a very conscious decision....LIVE IN the moment, as those moments pass us by ever so quickly.... And there is my rant for today...

Some pics from that moment and the ones that followed it .......

the sight of the sun through the tree

the sight of my family enjoying THE moment

the sight of the excitement the girls had retrieving a shell from the sand

The decision to live IN the moment was born out of a number of significant moments of late - a big tree change move, the country air??, and inspirational book that i'm currently reading, and reading the plight of an old school friend with a serious illness... Louise's journey is documented in her blog http://mlmdiaries.blogspot.com/  that i have added to my blog love list..What a read - Lou your spirit and strength and abililty to view the hurdles that face you with gusto and a gorgeous positive attitude have inspired me and changed the way i look at the world....My love and prayers are with you xx

Halloween

We enjoyed Halloween with a group of friends after travelling to Newcastle with the van. We spent the day in the Hunter Valley as they had organised the most fantastic tour of local wineries and then returned home, frocked up and spooked the night away!!



                                  papa krueger and his little witchy poo

cheeky little witch

sweet little witch

Our goulish little friends

mumma witch and her little witches xx

(please note: fake nose on the mumma - just in case you were wondering!!

I had to use a straw for drinking or would have gone very thirsty!!)

Thanks for looking

Melissa xx

Excitement..

Ok - so here it is - our pride and joy on paper - someone pinch me quick!!! Housey stuff has been on hold for the past couple of weeks as we were waiting for the bushfire assessment to be completed and low and behold we got it back today and its considered a low bushfire risk area - WE KNOW - have you seen how green the grass is! So full steam ahead from here (fingers crossed anyway). I was straight on the phone to Harkaway Homes (plan subject to copyright) and we will have final plans by next week. Other good news is once we have these, and the owner builder certificate (which i am waiting on) we should be ready to get our building permit.... Fingers, toes, legs & arms crossed that we may be able to put the frame up before Christmas.......So calling for some little prayers and positive energy!!

We are off on another family road trip with the van tomorrow to visit some special friends 11 hours away - girls are not thrilled with the length of the drive, but it will be a great test of patience for all involved to say the least!! We have a Halloween dress up party once we get there - so the little ones are excited about dressing up as little witches - photos to follow I promise!

Also - caught up with a very special friend today Mrs T - put a big smile on my face and made me think how lucky we are to have such lovely friends and family to spend time with xxx And thats my piece of gratitude today!

Thanks for looking

Melissa xxx

weekend bliss

Gorgeous weather, family , friends, food and lots of laughs = weekend bliss.....

We had a visit from our very special friends for lunch and a play on the farm. The mummies chatted and the kids played outside in a puddle and with sticks making a bridge for hours... We were lucky enough to watch the cows parade by us on their way up to be milked. They were a little distracted by our smiling faces and giggles - we were the star attraction!!

watching the cows come in

Without a doubt our favourite cow

This ones for you Jac

Happy birthday!!!!!!!

Then we quickly changed into our new party clothes and packed up the car and made our way to aunt deb & lou's, and cousin abbi and lewis for aunt nickers birthday party....We had so much fun that morning a nap on the way was definately in order....bless...

We LOVED Lewis's handmade bird feeder - very clever!

We ADMIRED debbies gorgeous snow ball tree

and we put together a very special cheer leader routine!!

and managed to spend the day in the pool despite it only being spring....

How lucky we are......

Nan and Pops shared a snuggle at the party......in front of the snowballs
WE LOVE U xx

and Nicole AKA nickers enjoyed her party immensley....

Wow - what a weekend and most importantly aunt nana AKA Katrina my gorgeous little sister and her partner, bought a HOUSE!!! They have shortlisted and spent every weekend searching and it has finally paid off... So lovely to hear the excitement in her voice xxx Cant wait to share their reno journey - may even post some before and afters!!! Cant resist just posting one little before - stay tuned for the afters xxxxxx