Blood

These are the faces (minus Oma and Opa who we're hoping to add in October) that will greet my little family every morning for the next 4 years as we walk from the bedrooms into our living space.


These are the people we carry in our hearts no matter where we roam. The Godfather, Mumma and Bumpa, each other.


These are the space takers that I chose to bring with us. More important than toys, more important than vegemite, more important than clothes.

These are our family.

(And the rest of you will have to wait until the next 1:30am Liefie wake up to make an appearance on our wall. You won't be as big, but you'll be there.)

The Adventure Begins

Found

Just in case anyone was worried.

Ready

Langlan is dosed up on anti-malarials and ready to take on the jungles of Africa, mosquito net optional.

Bliss

He's back. But if you've missed his adventures you can read all about his round the world zoom here.

You know you're at the farm...

When you find this in the mailbox:


I'm guessing someone else enjoyed their tucker.

i think im back!!
photos maybe an issue.....

Here

One week and two days ago my little family should have set off for Africa. We should have packed up our bags, hung about in various airport lounges, taken numerous flights and ended up in a strange and exciting country trying to make a home with the things we had jammed in our suitcases. Instead, we've said goodbye to our Geelong life, driven over a large chunk of Australia and have been doing life in Newcastle. We're living in a bit of a fantasy land, living things that shouldn't have been...




Partying hard and saying goodbye.




Special Japanese treats in the mail (green KitKats anyone?).








Surprising Kt Mac.








Date night. I haven't been to the movies since before Langlan was born, car-azy. Thanks Mumma and Bumpa for babysitting.




Twenty minutes before he left for the airport. Seriously.
















Saying they do. Biggest treat ever, to make it to this day of all days.




















Birthday shenanigans. Both Mum's and the Queen's.




Starting malaria tablets. Cover them in cheese and they go down a dream!








Langlan wants one for his birthday. Liefie wants one for her dinner.




Packing bags. And boys.
























Cousin love.
We've loved every minute of it (except the part where we don't have the main man in our lives with us) and can't wait for the next week and a few days. We're also excited about those airport lounges, the flights and the big, crazy adventure we're continuing on.

What happens When....

 ...a spy costume is called for...secret agent PINK at your service!

.... a sweet girl is loving on her number 2 rabbit.

... a sweet friend asks me to decorate and bake for a sweet girl's magic party.

 ....a beautiful face tugs at our heart strings and we sponsor.

 .....sweetness is personified

 ...sweet nieces bring joy to your heart and rock red jackets and silver shoes!

 ...silly faces are called for

 ...oldest sister rocks the jump shot...actually it was because I was SO late, but still looks impressive right?

 ...Dad excels at setting green things alight and people are warmed by the fire light and hanging with family and friends.

 ....long weekend bee cupcakes are made to celebrate our Queen Bee's birthday!

...1 sweet girl gives another sweet girl her favouritest gift ever. Woodley Wabbit is loved, adored, cuddled and very rarely out of loving arms. Thanks Dani...you made her year.

The Ring

What do you get when you have left over colour run chalk, a girl who loves baths & some unsupervised bath time?

A BIG FAT CAT IN THE HAT BATH RING!

(and this is after a good soaking! It seems that we have a fabulous blue chambray clawfoot at our house.)

We are not having a baby, renovating a house and looking for a man or moving to a different country but life here is never dull....never ever! 

1 Little Thing

The FOUR SISTERS sponsored a little girl.
We do not put this on here as a boast or for a pat on the back.
We put it on so that you too might be inspired.
It will cost us $3 or $4 a week.
It will mean that we get to do something to change 1 little girls life...together.
We love doing things together and this was just another opportunity.
We have sponsored her through Compassion.
There are many organisations that make a difference in the life a child.
I know that many of you reading this have sponsor children and you are making a difference in so many kids lives, (including all that belong to us!) , but if you haven't thought about it and have a few extra dollars a week (seriously, the price of a coffee or chai or 1/2 metre of fabric!) then you should have a look and see just what your money can do.
We experienced it first hand when we visited our Sponsor son and daughter in Indonesia. We will always sponsor because we see what a difference it makes...for a small sacrifice from us.
Over time we will tell you how our little girl is going. We will share letters and tell you how we communicate our love to her. We will give you some hints on how we write and special treats we send. Most of all we will share with you the immense joy that fills our hearts as we journey this together.
Introductions and photo's to come.

Life according to Kenzi

"Always be yourself....
      Unless you can be a unicorn...then always be a unicorn!"

Written on her blackboard in her room. I am totally in love with the oh so cute unicorn pictures.

I think she saw this saying somewhere and has totally claimed it for her own.

In her dreams she is always a flying unicorn with sparkly wings.

I have long since stopped wondering how this kid will turn out and I am just enjoying the ride, the crazy, topsy turvy, curvy and oh so wonderful ride.

A note from Kenzi...if you are a unicorn and you are reading this I would really like to know you. I has always dreamed of meeting a unicorn!