Goodbye 2017 - what a great year it was

The Family

Well, what a year it’s been!  In 2017 – I became a Nanni, I got on a plane 8 times in the first three months of the year, we sold our house in Berowra, left our jobs, moved to the Sunshine Coast, rented a house, started a new school, bought a house, moved into the new house, renovated the new house (continuing), Greg got a job, Greg left a job, I got a job, Greg is SAHD, he took 22 loads of green waste to the tip from our yard (continuing), whole family Xmas at our new house (so brilliant). 

 

Alex, Ben & little Summer

What a crazy ride it has been BUT I have loved (mostly) every minute of it.

 

Ben, Rhys and Michael's school photo

8 months on, after taking a big risk for us, we have absolutely no regrets moving here.  We absolutely made the right decision.  After 5 tough years, we seem to finally have turned a corner in 2017.

 

Jemma and Boo

I’m looking forward to another wonderful year in 2018, but hopefully a little less frantic!

To all my friends and family, I wish you all a fantastic 2018 and thanks for being a part of my life. 

Love Rach, Greg and family

xxxx

Merry Christmas 2017

Merry Christmas 2017

Sorry it's a bit blurry

We had Christmas at our new place this year.  The whole family came and it was fantastic.

My beautiful granddaughter Summer

I forgot to take any photos of all the wonderful food.

Greg and I were crazy busy.

The kids had an absolute ball - in the pool, heaps of presents and it was a great day.

How lucky am I!!!

Changes and finding rhythm

Everything is going well here.

There is a lot happening and it's all wonderful.

Some pretty flowers for Christmas

The boys just finished school this week and it is nice to have a break from all the work.

Last day of school

Ben received an award

And so did Michael

And here is a pic of Rhys because I can't not have one of him

I have one more week of work and then I am off for two weeks 😀😁

I have the family coming to stay for Christmas - it's very exciting and will be the first time some have seen our new house.

I scored this bed and mattress for $50 from Gumtree - in excellent condition.  I used my old bed linen on the bed and it is perfect.

 VERY THRIFTY!!

Speaking of which, Greg has been working his absolute butt off getting the place looking good.

He is up to about 17 loads to the tip at the moment and there are probably another 10+ to go.  We ended up buying a trailer!  Great investment.

We also had his 50th Birthday.

I don't think we both can believe he is 50! (but better than the alternative eh)

Daddy with his boys

A pav and chocolate cake - favourties!

Happy Birthday Daddy

I have changed my blog template.  I love this template and it was FREE.  It is time for a change (and I have had a lot of change over the past 12 months).

I am getting into a routine/rhythm now.  Still not 100% there yet, but very close.  I am thinking about goals for the new year and working on some new ideas.