Back to Sydney

 We are now back in Sydney!  The flight wasn't nearly as bad as I expected.  We were told that we didn't get a bassinets for Dyllan- meaning that she would actually have to sit on our lap of the entire flight(s).  Luckily we were told wrong- and not only did we end up getting a bassinet seat- we got the two seats next to us too (there were no other infants on the flight)- bonus.  Although Dyllan won't stay still in the bassinet it self- she did sit pretty still and kept busy in her own seat.  She even slept about 6 hours (thanks to the Phenergan we gave her to knock her out a little).  Our flight went:  Seattle to San Francisco- San Francisco to Auckland- Auckland to Sydney.  The San Francisco airport was WAY easier than LAX- so the layover was much better (you didn't have to go out of the airport to transfer from domestic to international like you do in LA- so you don't have to go through security again)- so note to self.. going through San Francisco is much better than LA if there is a choice.

Since we landed- we have been super busy!  Thursday morning we arrived- we were greeted by Dan's parents at the airport.  We headed back to their house for a snack and to get re-situated before going to our new place.

We are now living with one of Dan's co-worker- David and his wife Anna- and their two kids Isabel and Frances (Frankie)- until we find a place to rent.  We are so lucky- not only are David and Anna the nicest, most hospital, generous people- they are fun and so like us too!  We are really enjoying our time here- and so is Dyllan!  Dyllan LOVES the girls- and they love her too.  Dyllan is growing up so fast being here with them.  She thinks she's just one of the girls now.  Its so cute.

Yesterday- Sunday- Nat and Anthony invited us over for brunch.  It was so nice to catch up with them.

All in all- we are settling back in well.  Looking forward to this next chapter of our lives.. new house- new neighborhood- new friends.

Dyllan made a friend at the San Francisco airport- Logan.  He was a little bit too cool for Dyllan- but she still enjoyed chasing him around.

Isabel and Dylan dancing before school

All 3 girls had their cell phones out- "hello?, hello?, hello?"  Dyllan learned to say hello.

The living room of and pool out back at the place we are staying

Made a trip to costco with Yunny and Lozzo.  It finally opened in Sydney!

Sooo excited to check out costco!  (Dyllan's not though..)

Saturday morning
(if you go out their back yard gate- this path leads to the end of the cul-de-sac and an amazing view)

Dyllan was worn out after playing with the girls all morning.. she fell asleep in the car on the way to Bondi - to look at places to live.

Dan and the girls- going for a swim 

Bath time!  Frankie and Dyllan and lots of bubbles

Making bubble hats, beards, gloves... you name it!

Dyllan helping us find a place to live

Brunch at Anthony and Nat's house- complete with oranges from their orange tree!

Feels more like summer here than winter!  Love it.

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