The last couple of months have been a bit of a blur to put it mildly.

We have settled into our new abode and seem to be returning to a somewhat normal household (whatever that is). We even have the internet connected, so now I can get on with catching up on all my long overdue chores.

Xander has settled into his new school and is enjoying the outdoor lifestyle, which has been hampered slightly by the wet summer but it hasn't really made any difference to us.

Bella has been a star, helping me out while she waits to start school, again!

And little Margie has started at her new Kindy which she is loving. She can't wait to get away in the mornings - I should be pleased about this, right?

At the end of the school year, in early Dec, we took the kids up to Caloundra for a couple of weeks with their cousins to surf, play and enjoy the sunshine. They had a ball.

In all it has been a great move for us although it really took a couple of months to settle in and get the hang of things again. Everything here seems strangely foreign and probably will for some time yet I expect.