Twelve months ago- Dan, Dyllan and I were en route from LA to Sydney- where we were about to embark on the next chapter of our lives.. Australia! Time flies, I can't believe its been 12 months already. As I look back and reflect- although it seems to have flown by.. we have accomplished A LOT!
Over the past 12 months we have...
Packed and Moved Countries (again!)
Mylola Maria Sussex- Newton was adopted by my awesome Aunt and Uncle (she has quite the life!)
Celebrated Dyllan 1st birthday- A "Bug" Party
Had our first US visitors (Dave and Enso) come visit us- went wine tasting in the Hunter Valley
Joined our first "mum's" group
Dyllan's hit many milestones- talking, walking, growing hair (kind of), potty training (almost), swimming..
Dan returned to work at Fitness First
Got promoted to NSW Sales Manager
Got initiated into Wacky Wednesdays
Lost another loved one to Cancer- but are thankful for all the fond memories we had with Granny in the 7 months we could
Mylola Maria Sussex- Newton was adopted by my awesome Aunt and Uncle (she has quite the life!)
Celebrated Dyllan 1st birthday- A "Bug" Party
Had our first US visitors (Dave and Enso) come visit us- went wine tasting in the Hunter Valley
Joined our first "mum's" group
Dyllan's hit many milestones- talking, walking, growing hair (kind of), potty training (almost), swimming..
Dan returned to work at Fitness First
Got promoted to NSW Sales Manager
Got initiated into Wacky Wednesdays
Lost another loved one to Cancer- but are thankful for all the fond memories we had with Granny in the 7 months we could
Dad had heart surgery and recovered effortlessly
Dan trained for- and completed his first Ironman - with an impressive finish
Dyllan and I took our first plane flight alone (probably won't be doing that again at this age)
Spent 2 jam packed months (Dan only 1) - fun filled months in Seattle, LA, Penticton, Las Vegas..
Flew back to Sydney- and moved straight in with the Langridges (strangers then- but now as close as family)
Found a great new place- in Balgowlah- close to the beach, gym, shopping..everything!
Got an annual Zoo pass at Taronga Zoo- and visit regurly
Got bikes and a trailer/ buggie for Bug to ride in
Celebrated Christmas at the beach
Talked to Dad and Tatyana on Skype (this is BIG for dad! and so much fun for Dyllan)
Dan trained for- and completed his first Ironman - with an impressive finish
Dyllan and I took our first plane flight alone (probably won't be doing that again at this age)
Spent 2 jam packed months (Dan only 1) - fun filled months in Seattle, LA, Penticton, Las Vegas..
Flew back to Sydney- and moved straight in with the Langridges (strangers then- but now as close as family)
Found a great new place- in Balgowlah- close to the beach, gym, shopping..everything!
Got an annual Zoo pass at Taronga Zoo- and visit regurly
Got bikes and a trailer/ buggie for Bug to ride in
Celebrated Christmas at the beach
Talked to Dad and Tatyana on Skype (this is BIG for dad! and so much fun for Dyllan)
2 close girlfriends have had babies- and two more close girlfriends are currently pregnant
I got a new job !
... and much much more..
... and much much more..
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| Dyllan Bug in her bassinet on the plane- 1 year ago! (This was the Brisbane to Sydney leg- after no sleep!) |
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| Just before heading to the airport- cuddles for Great Grandpa Sussex |
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| Getting ready for take off.. |
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| Playing in her new back yard |
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| Learning to bodyboard from uncle Brendo |
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| Helping mom fill out immigration paperwork so we could get our visas |
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| Nice! Dyllan's an Australian Citizen now- dual citizenship |
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| Fish lips |
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| Playing in her cupboard |
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| Finally walking!! The first days of walking for Dyllan were at this park in Mona Vale. |
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| Playing in the ball pit at Cheeky Monkeys |
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| Watching swimming (obviously) with Poppy |
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| Hanging out by the "Newton Running" sign at the Ironman |
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| Playing with my Aunt Becky's horse at Cam's wedding- and so her love for horses begins... |
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| Rocking out at Sean's "Saved by the Bell" bday float party |
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| Moving into our new place |
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| My 29th bday- at the Langridges- and a homemade lemon cake (Bug even helped!) |
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| Lots and lots of dancing.. |
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| Halloween- Dyllan Bug |
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| Christmas morning- in Manly with Dyllan Clause |
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