Firstly, we took the plunge and bought a block of land in a new area where we could only imagine what it looked like in a paddock. We chose a lovely new house design to go on it. We endured the very long waiting game for it to become ours. We ventured into the blogging world and started a blog to chart our build, along the way decided to have a look at this forum thing called The Avenue at Casey. We have since met many "friends and neighbours" on the forum all with a common interest at heart. We have met up with some wonderful people who have also taken the same plunge and will be our neighbours when we move.
On a personal note, we had our first family holiday for years with all five of us travelling to Hawaii in May. We've relived the old days and seen some amazing talent live with visits to Carole King & James Taylor, and only this week to see The Eagles. Our three football teams that we support did not set the world on fire this year. Janine's tennis team won the premiership in Section 5 WDTA Midweek Ladies, with the dicky-kneed captain watching from the side-lines. The furry member of our family has now turned 16 and still pretty fit for a 78 year old human equivelent feline. I've only read 31 books this year which is a 6 year low for me, but absolutely love my job at the Library. David & I have continued our involvement with Waverley Tennis in our roles on the committees, and this year I was made a Life Member of Endeavour Hills Tennis Club. David and I celebrated 34 years of wedded bliss, and we just get better with age. We have enjoyed catching up with lots of our friends during the year, and look forward to seeing more of them when we finally move next year.
We just want to say Thank You to everyone who has enriched our lives with their friendship and want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and lets hope that bloody house starts soon in 2011 - or else my next reflection may be that of a mad-woman!!!!!
4 comments:
Beautifully said!!!
I hope you have a really special "last Christmas" in your d house, and hope even more that this time next year we're all totally sloshed sitting out in one of our alfrescos together.
Take care my friend.
Xxx
My first words in finishing your post was 'beautifully said' - guess who took the words out of my mouth. Roll on 2011 and another 30?! odd happy years at The Avenue. Safe and Merry Xmas to all.
Merry Christmas to you and your family! May 2011 bring you joy and happiness xo
What a lovely summary Janine. Made me think that I must do one too :)
Hope that you have had a lovely day with your family.
Much love to you and David
Denise
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