10th June 2008

Well, yes I have been slack at keeping the blog updated, my apologies. But any way hope everyone is well,


Here's whats been happening,





Plumbers were on the land 27th Feb and the slab was pored on the 5th March, the frame was erected in April, roof was put on in May, and brickwork has gone up, and we now have a house,





Laura unfortunately had some bad news that her Grandad had passed away, so flew back to the UK for the funeral, I stayed here in oz with the girls and everyone again helped out with getting the girls to school etc. She was away for 2 weeks, so I had 1 week off work as it also clashed with the girls school holidays here.



The house that we are in at present is up for sale, you can see it by clicking on this link http://www.open2view.com.au/Property/50930 it was up for $360k but has been reduced, still not enough to sell it ! so we have had three open days, (when people come round and wander through the house nosing in all your cupboards etc.) which we were not at all happy with, but couldn't do a lot about it apart from move again!



The girls are fine and Bethany is looking forward to her Birthday party this weekend, Chelsey has mastered the art of riding her bike with no stabilisers and is also looking forward to her birthday party even though its not till October !



We have been out and about most weekends, wont bore you all with the details, but this weekend was just as hectic, Saturday we went to order a new bed, and ended up with a corner lounge suite ??? Sunday was down the house sorting a few bits out and later Janet & Dave came round for tea. Monday we took our jammy mates to the airport, they won a competition on channel 10 (TV station) a brand new car and 6 holidays to major sporting events any where they wanted in the world, this time they are flying back to England for the Wimbledon Tennis.



Jo and Dale had invited us down to the shack, which we would we of loved to of done but needed to get things done at the house, before they moved on to the next stage.



Winter started here on June the 1st, and we have had a few nice days still, but we have also had a few crappy days, the temperature plummets at night time and I have dug out my thermals, it probably is still warmer here than in the UK, but we all feel the cold now.

Any way, dinner is now ready, so must go, will try to keep blog updated.

Bye for now Laura Steve Bethany & Chelsey.

26th February 2008

Hi everyone



Great news...... they have actually started on our house !!!! pictures to follow !


Well we haven't done a great deal since Christmas, that's why I haven't updated the blog,

We went for a drive down to visit Janet & Dave at a holiday camp a couple of weekends ago and had lunch with them, they were staying near Victor Harbour in there new caravan they have just brought. The girls loved it as there was a big playground & the camp was right on the beach.

Jo and Dale also popped down to see us a couple of weekends ago, and stopped for Sunday dinner, then we all went down to the beach, it was nice to catch up with them, because they live so far away from us we don't get to see them as often as we would like.

Laura has been in for a laparoscopy last Thursday, and has recovered well, all our friends have been great helping us out looking after the kids, taking and picking them up from school etc.
I was meant to be going on a fishing trip Friday through to Sunday with a load of Aussies and sleeping in my "swag" (tarpaulin with a zip !) in the middle of nowhere, but couldn't as had to look after Laura & children. So instead I went to the Clipsal 500, which is held here every year, and involves V8 super cars, formula 3 & V8 Ute's racing round the streets of Adelaide , Janet took the girls for the day so Laura had a day of rest, (nothing different there !)

The girls are doing fine, except Bethany has to go to the Headmasters office on Wednesday for putting lipstick on and chasing boys round the playground, ( been watching her mother )



Any way here is our email address for all of you that haven't emailed for a while !



steve.mattin@gmail.com

Bye for now

Australia Day

Hi every-one, hope you are all well. Yesterday was Australia day and the day was spent on the beach, breakfast, dinner & tea ! the weather was beautiful and the girls were in the water most of the day. we also spotted a dolphin swimming about 10mtrs away from us which was brilliant.
We also sold our Ford Exploder, and brought a Mitsubishi Pajero, the girls fell in love with the dvd player and drop down screen, so we had to get it ! No news on the house front, as yet, but we are in compettition with friends as to who's gets started first!

Happy New Year Everyone !

Hi there, we hope you all had a wonderful Christmas,

We had the most hectic Christmas, Starting with the works Christmas party which was at the Bosses house, the girls were in the pool while Laura and I were drinking and playing lawn bowls!
We were out on Christmas eve looking at the houses that had Christmas lights. then Christmas day was spent with Sheena, Mel & Chris, where we had a proper Christmas dinner, from there we went to the beach and met up with some other friends, Boxing day was spent at Becky & Spence's and again down to the beach, and every day since then has been at the beach, the girls love it, and it is nice to cool down in the sea as the temperatures are crazy, we have had a succession of days in the mid 30's and yesterday was around 43. We also spent New years on the beach staying there till 2am this morning. We were supposed to go down the beach for a BBQ today, but we are burnt, and Knackered so have decided to spend the day in front of the air con! as it must be at least 35 out there again. We were also supposed to be going to Tiddy widdy with Jo & Dale but Chelsey hadn't been well. So we missed out on that, and will have to catch up with them another weekend.
The house should be starting any day now, and will keep you all informed as to what stage they are at.
Thanks to all of you that sent Christmas cards.

And once again HAPPY NEW YEAR

Sunday 2nd December

Hi every-one sorry we've been slacking and haven't updated for a while.

Well, we have been busy nearly every weekend for the past couple of months,
We went to the Christmas Pageant with friends a couple of weeks back which was excellent, the floats were as good as a Disney parade, and was well worth seeing, the Girls absolutely loved it.
From there we went swimming at an open air pool which was also great.
We met up with Jo & Dale one weekend and the Girls went to a Christmas party which was arranged by Kmart, while me and Dale went looking at swimming pools.
Bethany had a sleep-over at her school on Friday night, and we got up at the crack of dawn to go and have breakfast with her and all her classmates. they put on bacon, eggs, sausages etc.
Later on that day we went for a BBQ with friends and finished the day off at the beach!
Today we have been putting up the Christmas decorations, but it still doesnt feel like Christmas as the weather is not what we are used to this time of year. But I'm sure we can put up with that !
The House has now got full council approval, but nearly cost us another $5000.00 because they couldn't track down a certificate stating what the land was filled with, but after numerous phone calls to different people, Laura finally managed to get one off her mate who also lives on the same estate.
They have told us that it should be one of the first jobs that they start in January, because everyone in the building game shuts down for Christmas. So fingers crossed it should be finished in June / July.
Any way, we would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and will update blog in the new year........

22nd October 07

Hi All

Well, the last six weeks have flown by and my Ma & Pa are due to leave us on Thursday, They and us have had a lovely time and will be sad to see them go. Laura's Mum and Dad should be the next ones to visit us but at the moment they have not set a date. Any one else who would like to visit us, just let us know when and we will sort it out.
Last week we went for our colour selection for the house which involved choosing everything from wall & floor tiles, kitchen, bathrooms and colours through-out the house, which also cost us more money for upgrades. We also had a letter from the council saying that plans had been approved, so shouldn't be long now before work begins.
I took my trade test last Friday which I passed the practical side of, but have got to wait for the results of the theory which I don't think I have passed as the questions were mostly on motors and on stuff that I done at college 10 or so years ago, but will have to just wait and see !
Laura has decided that her course was not for her and it was going to interfere with the children to much, so she has stopped going, but is going to get a part time job at the local supermarket instead.
Have posted a few more photos of places we have visited whilst Ma & Pa have been with us !

Keep in touch

Bye for now. Laura Steve Bethany Chelsey Pam & Brian

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