17.10.10

australia to the english countryside...

so the kiddos & i are up early...on a sunday...waiting for the cousins to arrive from australia...
i secretly hope they smell like salt air & have a little jar of *manly sand* for us is their bags...
they have just flown 26 hours from sydney to england to be part of our little life, with us, for a bit...




to say our kiddos are a little excited is a massive understatement!
i also have a zillion last minute things to do...
but cannot concentrate on a one!
so here i sit pounding the keyboard of my mac...
hoping those lovely little cleaning fairies will finish making cosy snuggly beds upstairs & feed my kiddos porridge whilst i wait...& wait....




...there is nothing like family becomming part of your *life abroad* for a bit...
...it makes your heart sing...
...your kiddos wild with love & excitement...






31 comments:

  1. oh my, i can almost hear the excitement of the little one's...enjoy it all x

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  2. It's exciting - I know the feeling. I can sense your anticipation to see family from home. Enjoy!
    Pam x

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  3. I hope the time with your family is magical :)

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  4. How exciting!! I'm sure everyone will have a fab time together. Enjoy this time xx

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  5. How lovely for you! Have a wonderful time with your family and if the jar of Manly sand fails to materialize I live a few beaches north and am happy to pay a visit on your behalf!!!

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  6. Oh, Miss Melissa, my heart is singing with you! We used to feel a bit the same when we lived in Sydney and our parents flew over to visit. But the big trip OS is the real deal. Enjoy! J x

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  7. Have a really good time with them, show them everything and spoil them rotten.
    Sharon

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  8. I am so excited for you - I know the feeling so well! Hoping you have just the most fabulous time with your family.
    Carmel
    x

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  9. Oh how WONDERFUL for you Melissa to have family visiting for a while.... :o) !!

    I hope you all have a STUPENDOUS time....!

    Take care & enjoy EACH & EVERY moment....!

    Cheers from Oz,
    Tamarah :o)

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  10. Oh how wonderful and how exciting! I have just had my oldest and dearest friend and her family stay with us for a fabulous 7 days here in Munich...it was heaven on earth to hear those Aussie accents. I hope you enjoy every second with your visitors, I'm sure you will. : )

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  11. How exciting for you to be able to share your new home with some loved ones from your old home. Happy tour-guiding!

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  12. How exiting to have family coming over!! And to hear familiar accents! Have a great time :)

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  13. I can feel your excitement. You must take a trip with them to the Lake District - it' s SO gorgeous in Autumn. (just don't write about it as I'll be too envious!) enjoy . x

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  14. Aww so excited for you... my mum is coming over for a whole month in a couple of weeks and I'm already drawing up lists of things I have to do before... my little girl tells anybody that will listen 'My mama is coming to live with me until Valentines Day'... why Valentines Day I don't know... but it's sweet... Enjoy this special time with your family! Lx

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  15. I have a feeling you make a wonderful hostess! Enjoy your friends and don't worry if you don't have every little detail in order before their arrival. It doesn't matter, just enjoy each others company, the sound of extra, familiar laughter in the house, sharing meals together, going on long walks, and catching up. Ok, now I'm missing my best friends who are only 8 hours away but I don't see quite often enough.
    XO, Tess

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  16. My oh My! That's lovely news! Enjoy them the whole time, it's always hard being away from family, I know all about it, luckily our family is coming in 10 days as a surprise visit for my daughter's their b-days! So you enjoy and make pics for later. Bye sweetie!
    Maureen

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  17. How exciting! They are going to have some beautiful sites to see around your little English countryside. Have a fantabulous visit!

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  18. Have fun! Love your photos once again :)

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  19. So excited for
    you, Melissa!!!
    Enjoy every single
    moment; I know
    that you will!
    xx Suzanne

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  20. oh, i bet you all are just out of your minds with excitement there! by now i hope your family has arrived safely and you all are having a wonderful time together. there is nothing better than family visiting, huh? can't wait to hear about all the fun you have...enjoy!

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  21. How exciting. We also get all excited when family comes over! Enjoy every minute!!

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  22. Oh did you find any sand in their bags? Just a little bit of aussie beach ;)....hope you enjoy such a special time and thanks for stopping by..can't wait to hear what you get up to cheers Kym X

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  23. Oh I can feel your excitement radiating through my computer scree! I hope by now, you are all having the loveliest visit with your family! more special memories being made:) ENJOY, my lovely! Hugs as always ~ Tina xx

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  24. Have a great time and take lots of pictures!

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  25. Those flowers are beautiful! I can almost smell them through the computer :-)

    Happy Monday Dear! xo

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  26. Have a wonderful time with the fam :)

    XO L

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  27. Ahhh now that is REALLY exciting - I am so pleased for you. I imagine (when I imagine taking the plunge like you did) that having family to stay when you have moved country is just such a tonic. Hope you are all having a lovely time. Lou x

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  28. How wonderful -- wishing you all a lovely visit!

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  29. I can just imagine how excited you all must be Melissa. All that talking and catching up, and also, just the joys of having someone around who knows you so well. Hope you're all having an amazing time. xx

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  30. Hello :) *waves* - thanks for commenting on my blog and it's so lovely to read yours :) Hope they managed to smuggle you in some sand! Have a wonderful time! x

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  31. Am so glad to have found your blog - i didnt move as far from the Northern Beaches as you - enjoy your adventure...Mel xx

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