Sunday, November 13

melbourne so far...

drinks by the sea...10 mins walk from our little cottage 
the girls & i...a rare shot of me on my blog...i only like being behind the camera!
mio the cat has settled in nicely...she tolerates chops the dog 
we go to the markets every saturday...the girls love it! 
how 3 months flies!  that is how long it has been since we have lived in melbourne.  so much has happened...the girls are getting settled into their little daily activities.  today was their school fete & it was so nice to see them running off hand in hand with their new school friends.  my husband & i have never seen so much of each other in our entire marriage...he has been working from home & it has been really cool to have him around + he makes the worlds best cup of tea so i have been asking for 2nd's.  we bought ourselves a new puppy after loosing our beloved 'pants' 5 mths ago...little 'chops' is very sweet.  his ears are like velvet.  i am working for an awesome artisan bread company called brasserie bread.  i am doing lots of different things for them & i love the diversity of the job + it has been great to meet melb foodie alike people too...they give me the best tips of where to eat.  we live in a gorgeous old run down cottage...the front of it is actually sinking but the neighbour told me most places are sinking in our street (slightly comforting).  our neighbour is 82 & he puts our bins out for us every week...also will talk my ear off whenever he gets the chance.  i like not having to care about things in the house so much as i did before.  the garden is a mish mash & there is a beautiful grape vine growing which i have watched go from bare to now beautiful big green leaves & soon we will see fruit starting to grow.  my blog has always been about food & i like to stay anon on it but this one is about my new life...

one thing that brings a tear to my eye atm is thinking of the girls closest little buddies & not being able to see them grow as i did.  commenting on their hair-cuts or giving their mums (my dear friends) a cuddle or sharing a tumbler of wine while the children play together for hours...i knew i would miss this before i left but i never knew quite how much it would make me ache.
choppys' favourite chair...he looks so damn cute on it
we fell in love with his markings...he is very spotty!
mohair magic...sends him to sleep instantly
i struggled to include this image but it is of my boy & i on holiday...it is such a holiday snap!
the awesome bread that the co. i work for bakes...quinoa & soya loaf
she is so delicious when she is sleeping
a storm that came over our cottage in seconds & was gone in minutes...that's melbourne for you!
my big 8yr old is 'over the moon' that i now work for a bakery...she adores croissants

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

Touching... beautiful words (and pictures).
Wishing you the best. Spannercrab

Natasha in Oz said...

What a wonderful post! I'm so thrilled to see that this move has been such a happy and huge success for you all! It looks as though you have really found your true 'home' in that amazing city and I am so happy for you.

Thank you for sharing these wonderful shots and good on you for posting that gorgeous picture of you and hubs-you are such a sweet couple.

Best wishes for a wonderful week!
Natasha.
xo

jody said...

Such a lovely post. It is so nice to read a little more about you, now I know what you look like I'll keep an eye out for you on my trips to the market!
Glad you are settling in ok, I know how hard it can be to make such a big move. xx

The Decorator said...

My Darling Dayle

This beautiful heartfelt post brought a tear to my eye!
Lovely images and I think it's wonderful to see your good self and your good husband on blog.
We miss you too and I am absolutely besotted by Chops! Happy Days to you all.....

J xx

john@heneedsfood said...

You must be truly comfortable in you life right now. Such a gorgeous post

Barbara said...

Good to read the move has been successful. It has been almost 4 years since we moved countries and there are a couple of friends I miss terribly. Fortunately the fly over for a visit each year and we sprnd an intense few days together.

OohLookBel said...

Lovely images of your life. It's great that you are allo happy and settling down. Love your pets - and the BB soy quinoa loaf!

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Beautiful pictures. My daughter is loving the music, so I am getting some time to look around your site while she enjoys. Thanks for some calming effect.

Anonymous said...

Oh we miss you too...my girls miss your big squeezes and playing with your girls for hours...I miss our chats and knowing what is happening in yor world...can't wait to see you...K

Anonymous said...

Oh we miss you too...my girls miss your big squeezes and playing with your girls for hours...I miss our chats and knowing what is happening in yor world...can't wait to see you...K

greenbeenfood said...

thks Miss K...can't wait to see you again too! x

greenbeenfood said...

There is only one spannercrab in my world...so nice to see your comment. Hope all is wonderful for u & your boy! x

greenbeenfood said...

Thanks John...all things are very good. Be sure to visit us when u r next in Melb!

Pinecone Camp said...

I can imagine you miss the people close to you. That's the hardest part about moving away. I've mentioned that my husband is from Melbourne, and I've lived there with him - every time I read your blog, I miss Melbourne! Just love that city.I love all your pics. Thanks for sharing a bit more about you and your world. Have a great weekend.

shipbuilding said...

It's lovely to see these photos and to hear how you're settling in. You've chosen such a beautiful area to live in and your neighbour sounds adorable : )