and in general.....

well, first of all apologies to anyone that I've not been in touch with properly........ we have really had a very hectic time since we arrived and our main priority has obviously been to spend as much time as possible with our precious babies as they 'do their time' until we can all be together as a family again.......... at least we can report that they are all doing really well and we have wonderful visits with them which totally lift our spirits right up there! every time!
then there's been the whole 'organising our new home' issue which is hopefully nearing completion now....... we're on the last bits and pieces of it all now so hope that soon we'll have the keys to our new home!
so time has been in short supply often and interspersed with massive 'worry moments' and 'panic attacks', etc... but obviously we've had some good, relaxing bits here and there too!!! which have helped us get through what is definitely one of the hardest things to do in life.... a complete and utter new start in every way..........
so each step we take draws us a little closer and we feel a little better and bit more relaxed!!!
time now for a glass of wine..... where would one be without that I wonder...............?
xxx 

a pot of tea for two at minnis bay!

yet again my lovely best friend jules came down for a visit and this time we 'went for tea at the minnis'........ about three hours later we finally pitched back at the dog and duck with justin's beers.........!! it was lovely to spend some precious time just yacking with jules about anything and everything over tea, more tea and even more tea as the sun lowered in the sky over the sea.......

cheers!

time is rushing by.......!

oh, oh, oh..... so much time has gone by and I haven't been posting pics, etc on the blog....... so.... where were we........................?
a few weeks ago we shot off camping to a site in Bodiam right near Bodiam castle. kirst, nick and the kids went first and we joined them as did gaz, kathryn and charlie. such a cool campsite with fire pits........ had lovely weather, enjoyed being able to test out our new tent replete with the 'linzi loo' in it's own compartment!!!

we enjoyed braais, beers, brimming glasses of wine, bodiam castle and barrles of laughs! what more can i say?!!
a nice reprieve from the worries and angst of putting together our whole new life here!