We are having loads of fun!!!!

So we've had a fun week or so at Glens sisters house with heaps of laughs & craziness & we have LOVED spending so much time with all of Glens family in Tassie (we will really miss everyone when we leave...more tears!). Although it rained for most of the week after seeing all the sad events in Qld we didn't even bother complaining. There was a little bit of local flooding in Tassie were we are but nothing compared to the horror others in Qld have suffered...so so so sad watching it all & not being able to help at all, except donate as much money as we could spare to help out. 

Lets move on to the fun things we have been doing while in Somerset...Firstly Glens sister Karen turned the big young 40 so had a party to celebrate & Glens brother Dave came down from North Qld to surprise everyone, I loved seeing everybodies faces as they first saw him!!! Such an awesome night...we could of partied all night but the kids couldn't take much more after 1am so off to bed we went. The next day was a nice slow one with very tired kids topped off by a bbq on the beautiful Cam River where Tiana & Ty went for a swim...too cold for me! The kids are absolutely loving spending time with their older cousins! The rest of the week was filled in by lazing about, laughing, shopping, laughing, visiting relatives, laughing, golf, laughing, going to the park, laughing, taking the kids for a shot with "a real gun" as Ty said with excitement, laughing, having a girls only lunch date, laughing, drinking a little bit & then a little bit more & then we all rocked out to karaoke...oh & have I mentioned I haven't laughed so much in ages!!!!! Super fun week!!! Thanks for having us Karen & Don...we'll be back very soon! We are off now to visit more of Tassie before we come back to Karens for more fun times!

I've been a slack bum...I think it's called holiday mode!!!

Well we've been on the road for 2 weeks now & crazy busy seeing as much as possible before we got to Tassie! After saying goodbye to everyone on the 27th Dec we drove off in the rain with the boys heads stuck in the DSi's, Glen focusing on driving & Tiana & I crying... 

When we left we had horrid rain until we got to Ballina for our first night on the road & when we woke up we had a beautiful blue sky with a bright ball in it shining down, after researching it on the internet we discovered it was called the sun! So we set of for our first day of exploring... First stop was Nambucca Heads which was really nice despite it being a bit overcast then we made our way to Port Macquaire. On the way to Port Macquaire from the back of the car Tiana said "Mum I have something on my leg...I think it's snot!" so I had a look & calmly said "Tiana do not freak out but that is actually a leech & it's ok we'll just stop soon & get it off, don't worry", next minute we hear "ARRRRRRRR A LEECH!!!" lot's of crying & drama so Glen pulled over & with his best Fathering skills told Tiana he will just burn the leech off, Tiana cried harder & louder!!! After I calmed her down & explained to her she will not get burnt & it's ok, Glen got the leech off with no further dramas & finally Tiana was sort of smiling again & off we went to explore. Port Macquaire was a really nice place & the church we discovered there was incredible! After that it was time to set up camp for the night & thanks to some great friends organising a roll out awning for us it only takes about 2 mins & we are set up. Really not used to the daylight savings here & we are loosing track of time as it's not dark until 9pm so the kids are having some pretty late nights but we're on holidays so doesn't really matter.

After a good nights sleep we quickly ducked into Tarree & then stopped at Tuncurry & Forster NSW & OMG it was absolutely gorgeous!!! The sun was shining & it was hot so off to the beach we went for a swim & to enjoy beautiful Forster & got sunburnt but so worth the pain of sunburn to enjoy a day in the sun!

Then next day we headed to Kiama via Bald Hill Lookout & driving the Grand Pacific Highway over the Seacliff Bridge...something I've wanted to do for such a long time & it was just awesome!!! Kiama is just divine & I could easily go back for a holiday anytime. I had been wanting to see the blow hole at Kiama for about 2 yrs now & was so excited as we walked up the hill approaching it only to get to the top & find out the sea was too calm & it wasn't blowing!!!! Arrrrr!!! Never mind there will be other blow holes so off to the gorgeous (but freezing) rock pools for a swim.

New Years was a very quiet night for us camping near Bega having drinks by the fire toasting marshmellows, having sparklers, & meeting new people. Happy Belated New Years everyone!!!

Our first day for 2011 was spent entering Victoria & our first stop was Orbost. When we left near Bega it was sunny & warm, when we got out at Orbost a few hours later it was freezing!!! Tonights camp was just near Lakes Entrance.

On the 2nd of Jan we made our way to catch up with Jim & Julz & Julz's lovely family in Traralgan for a couple of days & had such a great time. We even got to go out for a "quick" (long funny story behind it) drink as couples without kids thanks to Julz's parents watching all the kids. Special thanks to Frank & Syl for making us feel so welcome & letting us stay...we really enjoyed ourselves! We went on a tourist drive (the long way around...another funny story!) with Jim & Julz to Port Albert & had some yummy yummy fish & chips & the best pineapple fritter I've ever had! It is a really pretty little place & Zac caught a big flathead off the jetty. Glen was so proud of his little boy doing it all on his own but also a little jealous as Glen has never caught a fish in Vic so now Zac has one over Glen!

After a few days we set off to Melbourne for a few days of sightseeing. Had a great few days seeing Melbourne Zoo, Queen Victoria Markets, Saint Kilda & the city but I've realised I'm not a fan of cities & all the people...give me a beach with on-one on it & I'm happy!

Very exciting day when we got to get on the Spirit of Tasmania to get to Tassie!!!! Had a great trip on the boat & finally arrived to Glens old home town of Burnie to visit his family. So good to be here! Having a great time catching up with everyone & meeting new people...lot's & lot's of laughs!!! We are here for a month of fun. I will try to update more often but I can't promise, I'm enjoying not doing much! I am thinking of all our family & friends on the Sunny Coast with all the rain & floods...hope all goes well & the sun comes out very soon!