Happy New Year!

And yet again we find ourselves here... the first day of a new year. I posted at the beginning of 2016 that I hoped the year would see a transition into new routines and then finding some stability... and in reflection of the year that has passed, that was exactly what the year was focussed around. Alex moved from childcare/pre-school to 'big school' and soon settled in—it's been amazing watching his learning journey. Mid-year Al and I took the next step to bringing together our blended family, with Alex, Sofia and I moving in with him and his boys. It took a month or so, but we finally found our groove—everyone has their own space to retreat to when need be and we've found a sense of stability in our home life.

Father's Day 2016

In 2016 Al and I were fortunate enough to have ample opportunity to travel—overseas to Spain, interstate to Townsville and Tasmania, and more locally to the Hunter Valley and to Thredbo. I took Alex and Sofia to see Disney on Ice in Sydney, and we've taken them on day trips to the beach. We've celebrated with friends at five weddings, done heaps of mountain biking, and I've even found time to do a bit of stitching. What a year!!

Road trip with my munchkins to see Disney on Ice! (July 2016)

Having now established those routines and stability I was craving after so much upheaval in previous years, I'm now ready to focus on what comes next. So I've decided my motto for 2017 is 'onwards and upwards'... Time to discover what my next role at work will be and start pushing to the next level, time to get the kids into new activities now that they're getting a bit older, and time try new challenges in life. And maybe finish some stitching projects?? We'll see ;)

With my beautiful mother, Christmas Day 2016

Al and I are currently journeying around Tasmania with some friends—exploring some areas I've never been to (despite it being my home state!), tasting local produce and wine, and doing some mountain biking. I'll post more on that later though!

Mountain biking in Derby, Tasmania (30 December 2016)

Hope your new year has kicked off to a good start.

Until next time xx