No really, pinch me...

It has been 18 months since our offer was accepted on the block of land and finally after we successfully defeated Dr Evil (Warringah Council - see early postings) we are ....
FINALLY STARTING TO BUILD OUR HOUSE!!!!! YAH!

First step was to start clearing the land.

Unfortunately our carbon footprint has gone through the roof, with the removal off all trees on the site. Unfortunately, we couldn't keep any of them. But Mollie has been given the task of choosing and growing the replacements.

Pinch me, is it really happening?

Joel's first day at school. It all went smoothly, with no tears.
The hardest part was to stop Mum doing kart wheels through the playground!

During the summer holidays Anita, Mollie and Joel got fly back to Perth and visit friends.

Being English I still struggle with New Years Day on the beach... Happy New Year.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We all hope you have a healthy and happy year. I plan to. :)

Any opportunity to hit the water.

Likewise anyone with a boat set anchor in the harbour to get a good view of the fireworks.

New Years Eve.
Mollie wanted to test out her new Heelys and so we went to Taronga zoo for the day.

Christmas lunch at Maria and Andy's in Seaforth. The weather was great and so it was lunch outside and the afternoon in the pool.

Likewise, Santa understood Joel's obsession with Mario Kart and got him mini karts with all the characters. Another happy customer for Santa.

Christmas Day.
Writing to Santa obviously works! Mollie got her requested turtles - how good is that! :)

Ms. Stella and Ms. Roberts, who Joel will miss.

Joel's Graduation.
At the carol concert Joel had his graduation, with it being his last week at daycare before going to school in January.

Joel's Christmas concert.
To get everyone into the Christmas spirit, Joel's daycare had a carol concert, a party and a visit from Santa.