Its been a while...

I know, I know...its been a while. Lets just say, I had a lot more free-time during my 6 weeks off work than I do know. So I guess I need to do a little catching up. Shortly after my last post I went back to work after my long post wedding break, or my forced break due to immigration laws. Getting back into a work routine wasn't the easiest thing, but finally after being back over 2 months I finally feel like things are back to normal. All sorts of things happened in my absence, which in some ways makes me think I should never leave again, but in just 4 short weeks I will once again be away and hope that my staff will manage without me.

We have settled in nicely to our flat. Its tiny, or for better word cozy. We are a 5 minute walk from the beach and I love it! Our landlords, who are friends of ours are such a fun couple to live next to and they spoil us rotten! Its the perfect place for us right now. I think we'll see how long we can stand living in such a tiny place. Ben says when we get sick of each other, then we can move somewhere bigger. Isn't my husband, sweet?

About a month ago for the long weekend, we traveled up north to visit my brother/sister in law and our adorable niece. It was the first time I had traveled any farther north than Newcastle, so it was nice to see more of the "country." Despite the constant rain, it was still a good weekend away to spend time with Ben's side of the family.

We celebrated my birthday. I'm now a lot closer to 30 that I would like to be. The day before my birthday we had a BBQ with my family here at our place. I love nights like that when we can just sit around outside, enjoying the beautiful summer-like weather. On my birthday my husband spoiled me rotten! Made breakfast, planned a day for us together. We went to the beach, shopping, out for dinner, he even made a super yummy cake for me! It was so nice to be able to spend the whole day with him. As much as I may not love the idea of being 27, 26 sure was a great year so I can't wait to see what this next year has in store!

And...4 weeks from today we will be on a plane, heading HOME!! I can't believe how fast the last few weeks have gone by. I feel like it was just yesterday I said we had 8 weeks to go and now we're already down to 4! And I know how busy they will be and before we know it we'll be at the airport getting on the plane! If you can't tell, I'm super excited! Even last night before bed I told my husband I probably won't be able to sleep the night before we leave because i'll just be so exited. And the fact that its almost a 24 hour trip home, my husband may not want to sit next to me on the plane because i'm pretty sure i'm going to be as excited as a kid at Christmas! Its been almost a year since i've been home, seen my friends, etc. I'm just ready. Ready to see everyone, ready to introduce Ben to everyone and ready to have 4 weeks off work with my hubby to spend with my family. I'm beyond excited :)

So, theres a little update. Life is good. We are extremely blessed. And married life is even better than I could have thought. With thanksgiving right around the corner I can't help but be extremely happy and thankful for all that God has done in my life this last year.