Mel and Finn visit Melbourne

Mel and Finn came to visit me in Melbourne before Easter and we had 4 full on days of fun filled activities. Well mainly trips to the park... But fun none the less. I was exhausted when they left. It was really great to spend time with them especially as Finn was in the cusp of lots of talking. He could say Dee and Shannon (does annon count?) which was great. I could not convince him to say "ding ding" for the tram however we did get lots of "choo choo" for the trains.

Lots of messy eating...but how cute!

Tram rides

Nap time

Melbourne Aquarium was really awesome

We visited a local animal farm between naps

We spent lots of time at the play ground accross the road

Finn and I chat on our mobiles

Millionaires Party - flat warming Feb 2010

Shan and I decided to have a Millionaires themed party to match our new address in South Yarra. Shan dug out her fur coat and we both threw on some pearls. My brother turned up for the weekend from Sydney which was fantastic.

Shan strickes a pose with Mark

Alice was surprised to see Simon. Not sure how many years it has been since they last saw each other.

Donald Trump and his beautiful wife made an appearance (aka Kelly and Rob)

Shan cooked up a storm of fancy canapes worthy of millionaires. And for dessert she made Jamie Oliver chocolate brownies. They taste as devine as they look!! Mmmmmm.....

Mr D kept an eye on things from the safety of the Giraffe

Mum and Dad visit Melourne

Mum, Dad and Simon cme to visit Melbourne over Easter so we had lots of family fun. The Ferguson's joined in too so it was just like old times.
We went on the Tram Restuarant one night which was lots of fun. We were served a 5 course meal (not fantasic but not bad either) and all we could drink. Great.
We had dinner another night with all the family at Meat & Wine Co which was really yum.
On the last day we headed out to the Mornington Peninsula to soak in the scenery and partake in some wine and beer tasting.

Mum and Ann enjoy their skewers at Meat & Wine Co.

Some sun out a winery

View of the Mornington Peninsula from Athurs Seat

Simon drives the Mini! You cannot really see from the picture but he looked really funny because he looked far to big for it!

Laurie treated us to Vanilla Slices from Sorrento

Yummy...

The day I picked up the Mini

Here is the video Laurie took of Shan and I arriving home in my new mini Phoebs. How cute is she!!
I am also proud to say that I completed 2 right hook turns this week (with Shan's help of course)! They are not as scary as I first thought.

Enjoy x

My new flat with Shan

Shan and I have been in our new flat for a week and have almost finished unpacking. It is a great little place and we love it. Check it out:

Melb: new job and new car...

Hi all

I have been in Melbourne now for a couple of months and have been enjoying the nice weather except when it is over 40 degrees and it is impossible to sleep!

I have found a job in the CBD (my favourite shop Cue is literally across the street!) and started before Christmas. I have paid a deposit on the mini I have been talking about all last year. I pick it up on Saturday! YAY!! Now all I need I need is a place to live. Shan and I are looking and have put in a few applications so far so fingers crossed.

I am working for a company that is a part of the Emirates group which is in the hospitality industry. No air miles perks unfortunately. It is really interesting as it has only been in Australia a year so things are still getting off the ground.

Anyway here is a photo of my new car. I will post more photos once I have collected it and through the year I hope we will have many adventures in her. Must come up with a name... any thoughts welcome. perhaps Phoebe (aka Phoebs)...






D x