This may be my most photo packed post ever. I wanted to share some of the fun things that made our first year in Australia so great. We celebrated last night with some Pavlova cake...
Sour cream & sweet chili sauce with potato wedges and of course...a....
Sausage sizzle. All foods that have become part of our Aussie experience.
We also went for a nice swim. The kids love it and have become great little swimmers.
Rex mid launch.... Happy one year....Here is December all the way down to January.
We can say that we spent New Year's Eve over looking the Harbour in Sydney and seeing the spectacular firework display...but man were there a lot of people. We were all wiped out when it was all over. The view was pretty incredible though.
New Year's Eve with friends, waiting for the fireworks. The kiddos stayed up until midnight like little troopers and loved the fireworks. 
Christmas was fun with Jared's parents here. The time went by too fast, but we were happy to have them here with us. It had been almost a year since we last saw them.
Santa came to Liv's school, but he didn't arrive on his normal sleigh...nope, in Australia he comes in style...on a Harley.
Alivia's year end Christmas program. She was a cute little angel and she sang her little heart out!
We went on a walk with friends to look at Christmas lights. This house was totally Griswalding it big time, but it was fun to see it. They even had a real snow machine blowing snow off the roof.
Christmas was spent in shorts and flip flops. We missed the snow....
Our first hot Christmas...the kids wanted some snow by the tree so they cut paper into itty bitty pieces and scattered all over the floor. I didn't clean any of it up. I thought it was adorable and it stayed scattered all over the floor until Christmas.
Alivia's graduation from Year 1...way to go Liv!
Our first Thanksgiving spent with friends and the Elders....good times.
A picnic at the park after church with friends...
Jervis Bay was a highlight. We loved spending a few days and nights there with our friends the Riley's who live here but are from Utah.
Rainy, humid days means we bust out the rain coats
This was actually a pic from our first week in Australia. Our first encounter with a koala. Lucy looks scared to death. I am just smiling and hoping the little critter doesn't claw my face off.
We loved meeting the kangaroos here in OZ
We love the Sydney Temple
My parents made the journey over and we had heaps of fun with them. It was fun having them stay for almost 4 weeks. We were able to do a lot during that time.
Kelly,a friend and sister from my mission was in Sydney with her parents for a week and was able to stay with us. It was fun having her here and the kids loved her cute little boy.
Jared & I spent a night in the city. We had fun walking around the city, going on a jet boat ride & enjoying the city at night.
Ferry ride to Watson's Bay
The beautiful Harbour
Easter Carnival
Our first walk across the Harbour Bridge.
We spent my birthday watching our first AFL game.
The Royal National Park
We have loved the beaches here. This is a great beach we went to with our friends the Collings. Jared & Rex were even able to do some snorkeling there.
Bowling with friends on Australia Day
Alivia's graduation from Year 1...way to go Liv!
Our first Thanksgiving spent with friends and the Elders....good times.
A picnic at the park after church with friends...
Jervis Bay was a highlight. We loved spending a few days and nights there with our friends the Riley's who live here but are from Utah.
Rainy, humid days means we bust out the rain coats
This was actually a pic from our first week in Australia. Our first encounter with a koala. Lucy looks scared to death. I am just smiling and hoping the little critter doesn't claw my face off.
We loved meeting the kangaroos here in OZ
We love the Sydney Temple
My parents made the journey over and we had heaps of fun with them. It was fun having them stay for almost 4 weeks. We were able to do a lot during that time.
Kelly,a friend and sister from my mission was in Sydney with her parents for a week and was able to stay with us. It was fun having her here and the kids loved her cute little boy.
Our first Fourth of July away from home was spent with fellow American friends.
Jared & I spent a night in the city. We had fun walking around the city, going on a jet boat ride & enjoying the city at night.
Alivia and her friend Jane from school
Our great friend Stef was our first visitor. It was so fun to have her here.
Ferry ride to Watson's Bay
The beautiful Harbour
Easter Carnival
Our first walk across the Harbour Bridge.
We spent my birthday watching our first AFL game.
The Royal National Park
We have loved the beaches here. This is a great beach we went to with our friends the Collings. Jared & Rex were even able to do some snorkeling there.
Bowling with friends on Australia Day
Our first week in Australia was spent at the beach & exploring Sydney. This is a pic from our first walk around the city.
4 comments:
love the pictures. I love seeing your adventures. You guys are such an adorable family!
I love picture packed posts! I'd rather that than too many words. =0) I'm glad to see you've all had such a great year! Miss you.
I love your blog...I LOVE YOU!
Love the pictures... so glad you and your sweet family have adjusted so well to Australia! Looks like you've all had a blast. Awesome! (or is it Ausse some? I'm sorry. I couldn't help myself.)
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