Farewell for Ellie too

Ellie also said bye to her class- but it was more like a "see you later snot face that I hardly knew"

The girls from Dyllans class loved Ellie.. They couldn't get enough of her blowing raspberries. See Ellie? The bald one in the middle?

Farewell Sydney

Well, it's official. We are moving. Again. This time up north to Brisbane. Dan has accepted a roll within fitness first up there and we are moving next Friday! Yikes. We are excited to get up there and explore a new part of Australia. I am especially looking forward to some camping trips and vacations along the gorgeous beaches up there. First stop Noosa:)

As for me? My last day of work is Saturday. I may or may not transfer up there ( it's nice to know I have a job up there if I want) but I've decided ill be a stay at home"mum" for a while. Although I'm sure well be doing anything but staying at home with all the exciting new things to do up there.

Today I organized a farewell party for Dyllan at her old daycare. It was super cute, Dyllan was so excited to show up with her homemade strawberry cupcakes to share with all her old playmates. She's really going to miss her little friends. Especially her best friend Jemma.

This just made me realize more than ever, how important friends are. Even at such an early age.

Goodbye Sydney.. It's been amazing. Hello Brisbane.. We haven't even met yet.

America Trip: Mercer Island

Swimming at the Mercerwood Shore Club 

BBQing at the Mercerwood Shore Club with the Thorsvigs

Auntie Courtney!

Spotted: Eagle

Uncle "Howl" as Dyllan Says (Hal)

Puppies from Michelle (Dyllan is obsessed)

BBQing with my High School friends

Ellie and baby Harley getting acquainted 

Lauren and Ellie, Ellen and Harley

Dan with 3 girls

Dad BBQ'd for us- what a guy!

Dyllan feeding her new puppies

Maureen is the best!

Jessica and Jen playing puppies

Laving the patio makeover.  Check out the bamboo- they were just a babies when we left.

The house is looking good!

Sun bathing

Off to get Popsicles with Poppy

Of course Ellie needed her own

Happy Birthday to Dad!

Sean making baby back ribs for Dads birthday BBQ

Ellie fell asleep to the sound of the boat motor

Cheers!

Dyllan trying out Poppy's new birthday binoculars (from Tatyana)

Dyllan's favorite time of the day- Cartoons in Poppy's bed

Hanging out with Andy- check out Mt. Rainier in the background

Sushi

Learning how to make Smores with Uncle Sean

Morning Run- past Ellis Pond (a place I used to get my tadpoles as a kid)