update

I thought I would do an up to date post as it still seems like a mammoth task to go through all the other photos to catch up!

We'll start with easter weekend, it mainly revolved around taking some mew pictures, as it had been months since Neil took any serious photos.
When we do our Sunday market at Caloundra, people always ask for photos of 2 nearby beaches called Kings Beach and Moffat Beach, so we did a sunset and a sunrise.

Kings beach sunset



Moffat Head sunrise



We have since sold these images numerous times, so definitely worth the event!

Another sunrise this weekend was at Coolum followed my a mcdonalds breakfast on the beach! We had a fancy breakfast out at Mooloolaba the day before so it was the budget option!

The coolum shots Neil got that morning.

Coolum Sweep



Coolum daybreak



Bradley and I played on the beach. Yes, Bradley is still in his pyjamas!!!

Enjoying a paddle



Mummy and Bradman



Easter wouldn't be complete without chocolate! Bradley think easter is cool!





A few weeks later we had another long weekend as it was ANZAC day on the Friday, we headed out for a picnic at a lake called Baroon Pocket Dam, we hadn't been to this particular picnic place before. We had a lovely time even though Bradley spent more time walking over the picnic rug, sticking his fingers in the lamingtons(very aussie) and trying to grab the coffee than running around!



Our cutie



I love the backpack(not my most flattering shot!)



We had another long weekend the week after with labour day meaning a bank holiday Monday. Bradley wasn't 100% but seemed keen to go out so we just headed down the road to see the animals at the Big Pineapple. We went to the farmyard first, Bradley wasn't too impressed with the very loud donkey and cockerel making their noises but enjoyed looking at the animals.



Through the rainforest you get to the native animal nursery, Bradley is a kangaroo fan. He wasn't shy with them at all. Marching straight up to them and patting them! His Mummy was more nervous especially when Bradley was eyeing up pulling it's tail.But no injuries for Bradley or the kangaroos!





A couple more of the day.



I need a hair cut!



Bradley is coming on leaps and bounds and is definitely a toddler now! He loves walking especially around the shops when Mummy lets him, he is normally very happy all the time and enjoys getting into mischief! He's had several sleep-overs at Grandma and Grandpa's and loved them. He has little wellies there and likes to do inspections of there large garden and help grandpa water all the plants and himself!

First week

Neil’s parents arrived very early on a Monday morning, so early they got to the airport before us! As we live on the quieter Sunshine Coast we’re not used to Monday morning traffic but at 6am it’s rush hour heading into Brisbane!

After a lovely reunion and first meeting for Bradley we headed home to show them our new pad! I think they liked it and it didn’t take Bradley long to start showing off within a couple of hours he took his first proper steps and walked right across the deck!

We had booked a week in an apartment at Coolum, the penthouse, as it’s low season it was a good time of year to get a bargain. It had a rooftop terrace with long ocean views, bbq and a spa! Very nice.



On there first full day it rained and rained! But we headed into the hinterland and managed to squeeze in a rainforest walk in between showers. And stopped at a bakery for lunch for what turns out to be the first of many many pies for Nigel over the next few weeks!






Bradley took to his nanny and granddad very quickly!




A slighter nicer day meant we packed the swimmers and headed out to Noosa, we spend a very enjoyable morning at Noosa main beach, one of the most popular beaches on the coast.

Bradley loves the beach!



After another pie, we dragged the oldies on a walk/trek around Noosa national park unfortunately it clouded over so didn’t look at it’s best but one of the highlights was the koalas, Ann the super koala spotter, saw the cute little chap up a tree. But even better as we arrived back in the car park, one of these sleepy creatures was on the move, this koala climbed down his tree and up another! Very usual to see this in the wild.

The wild koala



Another day we had an enjoyable day out at Australia zoo.










It gave Ann and Nigel the chance to get super close to some Aussie natives….

Koalas and…….



Kangaroos…….



But left it to Neil and Bradley to handle the croc!



All the excitement proved too much for Brads!!!



One afternoon while relaxing on Coolum beach, it all went black and a very strange cloud headed our way. In Oz you can usually see the rain coming. We beat a hasty retreat back to the apartment apart from Neil who headed back out with his camera.

Enjoying the beach.





The strange cloud.



Neil's shots that night.





A really exciting day out was scenic flight day, we had bought Ann and Nigel, around the Sunshine Coast, the plane had 4 seats so we got to go too! (well planned!)(Bradley stayed with Grandma Gallagher) It was fantastic, we flew down to the Glass House Mountains and back up along the coast.

Co pilot Neil



Some of the views













Enjoying the ride



The happy customers

Still here!

G'day and sorry it's been so long. It's been very very busy this year so far. Along with the business, we moved into our place at the end of January with no internet for a couple of weeks and the much awaited visit of nanny and Grandad Paskin for 4 weeks and not forgetting Bradley's first birthday!!

So, first things first, our new house! The first stage renovations finished, we moved in to a beautiful home that Neil has worked very hard on and it looks great. It's 3 bedrooms and open plan living/kitchen and dining(the norm in Oz), great deck and a nice big garden at the back. It's in a cul-de-sac and at the end of the road there is a park with swings etc.

Here some shots to give you a feel for the place.













Next week, we will do the first post with photos of Neil's parents visit (There's a few to get through!)

Hope this finds everyone happy and healthy, C,N&B x