So on September 1st we moved into the house. That night we took the mattresses there and slept the night. No curtains or anything but it was so nice to look out the bedroom window and see the stars.... the downside was that at 5am we were wide awake and getting cooked by the sun. But oh well... it was still pretty.... and OURS and the banks!
We forgot to take pictures of the actual moving day. We hired a budget truck on the 2nd of September and moved all our stuff in 2 truck loads. Nikki and Charlie were there to help us and we are so grateful. They were fantastic! After the move we put up the back fence and then did the front fences and we've now also put chicken wire up on one side attached to the neighbours fence. They've got medium size dogs and our little dogs fit through their fence gaps so we had to fill it in.
So fencing is done for the moment and we've unpacked all the important stuff. We still have a bit in the garage and the internet is getting connected at the house tomorrow. I promise to take some pics of the inside of the house with all our little furniture in there - it's pretty funny to see all our little stuff in such a huge house. I will try and post the pics of that over the weekend for everyone.
Since we've been in we've had lots of visitors which has been lovely to see everyone. Nikki and Charlie helped us with the move and the fence work. Charlie actually helped with the fence and Nikki and i set up the kitchen and rested... it was hard work watching those boys in the sun! Then Glens parents came up and arrived after a day of nothing but rain. So Ron dug a trench for us and directed away most of the water and Joan gave us sooooo many moving in gifts. We were very spoiled and I have now started sorting out all the containers the pantry is looking neat again! THANK YOU! Ron also helped Glen with the fences at the front and of course there was LOTS of drinking to be had! That's always fun.
Glen also had his birthday while his parents were visiting. We had a yummy meal and ice cream cake and of course more drinks! I should have been a better photographer and taken more pics. Silly me!
Glens parents left on Friday 10th September in the morning and we've had a few days in the house alone. We've noticed that there's so many hiding places in the house it takes ages to find each other to have a simple conversation! We've also set up the computer room ready for the internet to be connected tomorrow. We're both REALLY excited to finally have good internet again! YAY!
Today my sister and Dad are on their way up to spend a few days with us. They're driving up and are planning on arriving tomorrow evening. I'm excited to see them and show off all of our stuff... plus the belt on the mower has stretched and I need Dad to fix it! hahaha
We're also finally starting to look and plan ways that we can get our stuff up here from Melbourne. We might be hiring a container to bring everything up and we'll pack it when we're down for my little brothers wedding in October (not long to go now Dave)!
Relaxing in the Alfresco area watching the cows and the hills. It's so peaceful and incredibly relaxing watching the cows graze all day!
Spike found a new lap!
Then we decided it was time to mow. But the mower kept making funny sounds - turns out the belt has been stretched and we need to get a new one!
Glens supervising his dad and Brian! Good job boys!
And then it rained some more. But even in the rain - it's relaxing!
