Mum and Dad's visit 2009 / 2010

OK, a quick rundown of mum and dad’s visit, I had started a diary of when they were here, but lost it when my last computer died. When they arrived mid November we let them have a couple of days to get over the jet lag before getting into the usual summer antics.

First weekend was Sally Ann’s pottery party, which was nice for them to meet some old and some new faces, including Sally’s parents who were also here. Saturday was a trip down to Sorrento, then the Chinese for tea, Sunday was Jon’s birthday BBQ.

On the Wednesday I worked so mum and dad had a wander round the market in Mornington. Thursday Pauline, Gill and there UK visitors came round for a few drinks and a good laugh. Friday Jason worked from home, we picked up our Christmas lay by things from Target, then lunch out and then Justine, Kieran and boys for tea. Saturday was Christmas shopping in Frankston then a lovely lunch at Waves and Grumpys pizza for tea. Sunday was a very hot day, so we had a day by the pool and BBQ tea.

Thursday, Justine and Julie came round so we could agree the Christmas day menu over a few drinks of course. Saturday we had a trip to DFO to pick up some more Christmas bits for the kids. It was then onto Finnegan’s 4th birthday party for the afternoon, before Sallyanne’s Christmas party that night. Sunday was a quiet day after such a hectic previous day.

Tuesday 15th, we drove to Sorrento, got the Ferry across to Queenscliff then drove the Great Ocean Rd to Apollo Bay, stunning drive and scenery, Saw some amazing Koalas in the wild. Wednesday we went to see the 12 apostles, mum and dad didn’t come, dad wasn’t well. Thursday we set off on the drive back, the weather wasn’t great, dad still wasn’t good and both kids were sick in the car lol.

Friday the kids broke up for the 6 week summer holidays and Peppa called round for a coffee. Saturday 19th was Pauline’s 60th birthday party, that was great fun and such a good laugh, Saturday was more Christmas shopping. Monday 21st Mollie had her ears pierced, we had a drink with Pauline when we picked up my cake stand and then another one with Justine and Kieron when they dropped a lap top off for Jason to have a look at. Thursday was Christmas food shopping with Julie and Justine. 23rd was Kerrie’s for a Games night. Thursday was Christmas Eve and a trip to Audrey and Paul’s for a few drinks to start the festivities. During the day mum and I had prepared our bits for Christmas lunch, when Jason and I got home that night we got the presents ready for the following morning.

Christmas morning we spoke to Andrew on skype and he watched as we opened our presents while he watched. Then ready for Justine and Kieron and boys and Mark and Julie coming for Christmas lunch, we had a lovely day, we had all contributed to the cooking, and then after the cleaning and tidying up, we had a lovely meal then hit the swimming pool for lots of fun. In the evening, a few other friends arrived for a few more drinks. Boxing day we didn’t do a great deal, Justine and Kieron and the boys slept over and didn’t leave until mid afternoon. Sunday 27th was kids day at morning ton races, that was a lovely day and we met quite a few of our friends.

New years eve was party night at ours. The following week, we didn’t do a great deal, just relaxed and recovered really from all the activities over Christmas. Monday 11th Jason was back at work, but in the evening Justine and Kieran and her parents came round for a bbq, Wednesday we were at Pauline’s for a BBQ. Friday night mum, dad and I got the train into Melbourne and met Jason after work, we hit the Happy Hours on South Bank then had a meal, before getting the late train back home.

Sat 16th we had a run out over Red Hill and then a Chinese for tea, Sunday was St Kilda, although it was a very wet and windy day. Friday Jason and I went to look at a new car, then we had a meal at Platters and a few drinks in Main St. Sat 23rd was Justine’s pre Australia day BBQ, Sunday 24th was Lilac’s birthday BBQ. Tuesday 26th was Australia Day, we chose to give the festivities in Mornington a miss as it was just too hot. Thursday we picked up our new car a beautiful blue Toyota Kluger, she is LOVELY. Friday 29th was my birthday Jason and I had a romantic meal at Max’s at Red Hill, it was delicious, then Chinese for tea.

Sat 30th we had our next door and next door but one neighbours for a meal, Sunday was Maria and Jon’s BBQ, Monday out for curry and Tuesday 2nd Feb mum and dad left …… just reading through his and all the food we ate and parties we went to .. no wonder we all put on lots of weight lol