The Latest Exploits of the Chissell Family

Images of Cleveland - yes the trees grow in the ocean here....

Cleveland Point, Raby Bay beach and the trendy Marina where all the yachts are kept.

Fun time in Wellington point, Caloundra and picnic time at Capalaba Park.

A common Chissell reaction to too much partying, playing on the beach and the aussie fresh air (and that is just the children)!

G'day folks, I hope you all had a great summer. Apologies for the delayed update to the blog, but we have been busy having fun and working hard too. The time just flys by over here so far. Since my last post we have experienced a number of 'First's' down under such as:

• We saw our first Koala bear in the wild, near our house.
• Attended a true aussie Barbie
• Attended an aussie birthday party
• Saw a Lunar eclipse from the lcoal beach
• Saw a baby Red Back Spider (deadly) in a jar, curtesy of a very kind neighbour to teach all of us what to look out for when out and about and in the garden.
• Attended Conor's first Sports day
• Had a pleasing meeting with Conor's teacher (Parents evening).
• Conor received a certificate of achievement presented to him by the school Principle - Student of the Week Award for Reading and Writing.
• Attended a family fun day organised by Phil's company which was really good.
• Conor has become a Joey with the Cleveland Scouts and had his first Camp Fire evening toasting marshmallows etc.
• Viewed the Brisbane River Festival Spectacular (think of aussie New Year and fireworks).
• Cannot remember if I mentioned previously Ryan had his first birthday over here.

I won't bore you with the rest, but you get the general idea. We are settling well so far and have been very busy house hunting this past two weeks. Of course we want it all, 4 bed low set with large garden (including Palm trees), pool and air conditioning (it is spring here and it has already hit the low 30's). However we have yet to find the perfect place for the right price.... The cost of housing has exploded over here and although there is no gazumping, good houses in popular areas are being snapped up very quickly. The new build houses over here are huge, but at the expense of a decent sized or infact any garden. We have had the odd visit from the eight legged locals, but nothing that has freaked me out too much (touch wood).

Well I can feel your eyes drooping already and so I will sign off now. Take everyone, best wishes to you and yours.

Love Mrs C xxx

P.s. The aussies apparently like Halloween too, so watch this space for some wacky pics.