Thursday, 8 September 2011
September 8 - Home
The following photos are of our last week away - should follow next entry 'Home Bound' - enjoy!
September 8 - Hampton
Em enjoys a cuddle with Nanna Bev
Nanna Bev and Aunty Kate meet us in the Hunter Valley
Jack all geared up for the rodeo!
Twins!
Just another wine tasting in the Hunter - so much fun!
Bridge on Lake Hume
Our gorgeous Baby Tom
September 8 - Home Bound!! Oh no, back to the routine!!!!
We arrived home today around midday. Driving from Macedon Ranges where we spent our last night with our 'holiday' friends, 'The Rushes'. When we hit the Tullarmarine Fwy and I thought, "gee, I feel like we've just been away for Easter or something, not 10 weeks!" It was a strange feeling and probably not until a few of our besties dropped around tonight that we realised how long we'd been gone and how much we'd seen. Jack's comment driving home today was, "I never want it to end - I want this holiday to last forever!"
We spent the afternoon unpacking and cleaning the van as we are going to upgrade so it'll be on ebay in the morning!! We've had no TV for 10 weeks and suddenly we are home alone in the family room and kids are out the back watching a movie - "what is going on?" So off went the movie and the kids are now in with us where we are use to having them, on our laps etc. which is the way we like it. Our holiday was truly amazing - I feel so lucky that I got to live my dream! We saw and experienced so many amazing things, developed some wonderful friendships, but the biggest hightlight for me was being able to spent 10 weeks with my gorgeous family - a very special opportunity that not everyone gets to experience - our life and all we needed was contained to a tiny caravan and we had such an awesome time - it really made my realise that you don't need all the bells and whistles - no TV, limited phones and computer, no extra curricular activities, just the basics - we had each other and we talked and played and read and were just comfortable in all situations - I highly recommend it if you ever get the opportunity - the kids grow up so quickly (as do we) and you just have to cherish every moment.
Heres some photos from our last week away - we hope you enjoy them and thanks for following our journey - we hope you enjoyed the ride as much as we did - Love Phil, Jane, Bridget, Jack and Em xxxxx
We spent the afternoon unpacking and cleaning the van as we are going to upgrade so it'll be on ebay in the morning!! We've had no TV for 10 weeks and suddenly we are home alone in the family room and kids are out the back watching a movie - "what is going on?" So off went the movie and the kids are now in with us where we are use to having them, on our laps etc. which is the way we like it. Our holiday was truly amazing - I feel so lucky that I got to live my dream! We saw and experienced so many amazing things, developed some wonderful friendships, but the biggest hightlight for me was being able to spent 10 weeks with my gorgeous family - a very special opportunity that not everyone gets to experience - our life and all we needed was contained to a tiny caravan and we had such an awesome time - it really made my realise that you don't need all the bells and whistles - no TV, limited phones and computer, no extra curricular activities, just the basics - we had each other and we talked and played and read and were just comfortable in all situations - I highly recommend it if you ever get the opportunity - the kids grow up so quickly (as do we) and you just have to cherish every moment.
Heres some photos from our last week away - we hope you enjoy them and thanks for following our journey - we hope you enjoyed the ride as much as we did - Love Phil, Jane, Bridget, Jack and Em xxxxx
Thursday, 1 September 2011
1 September - Cessnock, NSW
Arrived Cessnock today around lunchtime - set up camp and headed straight of to a winery for lunch. Cessnock is in the Hunter Valley and just 5 mins up the road are all the wineries, cheese and chocolate factories, all the gourmet goodies you can imagine - we had a great afternoon. We are in Cessnock as there is a rodeo here on Saturday which we are going to. Nanna Bev and Aunty Kate are coming from Tamworth to stay with us tomorrow - pitching their swags on the annexe floor! We are all looking forward to seeing them and enjoying a boot scootin time at the rodeo together on Saturday - I'm sure we'll hit a few wineries as well!
We only have one week left of our big adventure - remainder of the schedule is as follows:
Leave Cessnock Sunday morning and drive to Canberra for two nights - check out the sailing venue for Christmas and go to War Memorial and maybe a few other sites - we may catch up with the Gawlers if they are free.
Tuesday morning we are driving to Wodonga to spend the night with Mick, Belinda and Tom - hopefully Mick will take the kids fishing as that's the new favourite past time for Jack and Em.
On Wednesday night we are catching up with the Rushes in Kyneton.
Thursday morning short drive Kyneton to Hampton - should be home by 11am all going well. Look forward to catching up with all our friends and family very soon - The Chads x
P.S. Will post some pics in the next day or so - until then....ciao Jx
We only have one week left of our big adventure - remainder of the schedule is as follows:
Leave Cessnock Sunday morning and drive to Canberra for two nights - check out the sailing venue for Christmas and go to War Memorial and maybe a few other sites - we may catch up with the Gawlers if they are free.
Tuesday morning we are driving to Wodonga to spend the night with Mick, Belinda and Tom - hopefully Mick will take the kids fishing as that's the new favourite past time for Jack and Em.
On Wednesday night we are catching up with the Rushes in Kyneton.
Thursday morning short drive Kyneton to Hampton - should be home by 11am all going well. Look forward to catching up with all our friends and family very soon - The Chads x
P.S. Will post some pics in the next day or so - until then....ciao Jx
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