We did a lot of exploring this year, trying to make the most of living up here in Far North Queensland because you just never know when we will move on from here with Lyndon's job. (This photo was taken from one of the penthouse units Lyndon worked on during the year...)
We explored (and loved) Cooktown...
...enjoyed a drink at the infamous Lion's Den Hotel...
...soaked up the ambiance of the wonderful Daintree...
...visited Townsville (again)...
...stopped in at Brisbane...
...met Dora The Explorer and Dorothy the Dinosaur...
...and stayed at Airlie Beach...
...finally made our way to Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island...
...and dropped by Daydream Island too.
We had a few visitors this year, more than last year, Joel, Pete and Lis....
...Travvy, Jacinta and Scott, Lyndon's parents Mark and Marianne (Marianne visited us 3 times) and my parents Harry and Carol (Carol visiting us three times too!) Lyndon went down south to Melbourne once in February and Monet and I went for two weeks in August.
As much as people 'bag' Facebook (including I too which I have always admitted), I have 'caught up' with some people who I used to go to not only High School with, but also Primary School. That's been really good. I love to hear about what people are up to and what they have achieved when you remember them being at school with you.
We bought our first 'home' this year which we love and enjoyed actually doing stuff to our own walls!
Monet turned from a toddler to a fully pledged bike riding little girl who can draw and paint and bake and read and practically everything in between!
2008 brings us new challenges and exciting adventures to boot! I think we are entering a rather exciting time, if all goes to plan for us and no, before anyone gets too excited, I am not pregnant!!! (I know how some of your minds work dear readers!)
Nothing much planned for this evening. Knowing us all here (keeping in mind my parents are here) we will all be fast asleep in bed by 10:30pm! *heehee* Maybe we'll down a bottle or two of champagne, nibble on cheese and crackers and enjoy a bbq.
For those regular readers of my blog, I wish you and your families a happy, safe and excitement filled 2008. Thanks for reading this over the past year (plus some) and I look forward to reading your blogs (those of you who blog) in the new year.
Happy New Year....
13 comments:
Lovely post...
Yes I think 2008 has some wonderful things in-store for many of us.
Whatever you do tonight will be fun, especially for Monet - maybe put on the TV and watch the fireworks in Bris or Syd?
PS: Who 'bags' FB..certainly not me - P O K E ;-)
Well, I guess it is the 31st already on your blog! You guys had an awesome year, thanks for sharing so much of it.
Kikimiss - I know you don't bag Facebook *heehee* (I'll send you a champagne later on!)
Delane - No worries Delane, thanks for sharing your year with me too!
Down here the champagne's nearly gone, the prawns have been eaten and midnight's looking very difficult to get to! Happy New Year to you all up there in rainy Cairns !
Hope your 2008 will be really spectavular! And that Good Health, And Much Happiness will surround you and all those that you love so dearly.
And BTW: Sweetie is a cat that is irresistable! And yes, he LOVES the tummy rubs...He is as Sweet as his name, too!
Cheers, Melody! To a healthy & wonderful new year for you & your family... Hugs from across the oceans...
I have enjoyed visiting you over the last year adn I remember seeing many of these pics adn reading about your adventures. It sure looks pretty where you live :)
Happy New Year to you and your family and dear little girl :)
Happy New Year to you too!
What a beautiful recap on your year!
I hope your 2008 is filled with a lot more delights.
Happy New Year...hope 2008 is as great or better than 2007
Michelle sent me
You had a great year. Hope next year is even better!!
A great year ender post Melody. Those photos summed your 2007 up nicely. Thanks.
I am looking forward to continuing to keep up with your comings and goings in 2008 if you'll continue to allow me :)
My best wishes for you and yours in our new year!
Happy New Year, Melody!
What a great "year-in-review" post.
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