Hello Twenty Twelve. In Paradise.

I am writing this post from paradise! I wish I could use words to truly set the scene & describe my surroundings right now, but I don't think any words will really do justice of what I can see, and how I feel right now! I'll try though!

It's just after 5am. Chris & Jayden have gone on a deep sea fishing charter, Ryder is snoozing in his bassinet, Ella is munching on cereal & I'm sitting on the balcony of our 11th floor apartment, coffee in hand, laptop on table, overlooking a scene that may be close to that of heaven!

I have a panoramic view of the glorious Sunshine Coast. I can see to the ends of the Earth of vast ocean. I can see the slither of sun as it's rising over the horizon. I can see perfectly breaking waves as they are rolling & frothing into the shore. I can see white sand, early empty streets, eager beach swimmers, boats & motivated runners. It's bliss.....pure bliss! And I don't want this week to end! Being here on holidays, with my family, has been the PERFECT start to 2012! It's allowed me to relax, to reflect, to cherish, to be inspired & to be recharged! Gosh I love holidays :)

This time last year, we were up here on the coast for some family time, but we were at Coolum. On return, I declared my love for Coolum and announced our exclusive relationship! And although I pride myself on being a committed & honest person, I'll come clean & admit, that I have been cheating on Coolum with Mooloolaba! Only minutes from each other......but a strong competition for my love :)

I took the above photo yesterday, whilst out on a morning walk. The beach was magic! The water looked like a sheet of glistening glitter, with the sand so perfectly fluffy & white.... and at 8am, the beach was already littered with playing families, sunbakers, swimmers & keen surfers.

Mother Nature has been kind to us! Clear warm nights, and long sunny days. A perfect Summer really! Apparently a heat wave is making it's way up from down South. I guess we'll just have to do more of this:

Above: It's tiring work, this holiday business :)

And, just as much as beach walks, pool swims & cafe dining....I'm also LOVING inside quiet time, having a newborn around & watching siblings play!

He's such a happy little boy!

Home or away....I could never get tired of these pudgey little baby feet! He's so delicious :)

We're here for 4 more days, so I'm sure I'll have more to share soon......and I'll tell you about my fun on the Mooloolaba Missile {a video of us on it to come!!}....an amazing, adrenalin experience I shared with my step-son 2 days ago!! FUN FUN FUN!!!

But, for now, I'm logging off, going to pour myself another one of these {yum}:

And make some more memories with my family!!

Happy twenty twelve!!!!!

P.S. Sarah from Special Moments set the challenge of recording/posting a photo-a-day for everyday of 2012! There's 366 days in this year! The photos are to be of something we're feeling grateful for or something that makes us happy! I loved the idea of this! Hey, who wouldn't want to find the good in everyday?? It also appealed to me, as I just started reading "The Gratitude Effect". You can follow my daily pics of gratitude and/or play along on my Facebook page!

This was DAY ONE :)

Comments

[Kaye]

You make it sound so great Claire. I could almost hear the waves breaking. Think Mooloolaba is special to all the Chaddies xx

[Sannah]

Hi Claire,
What a beautiful post! It sounds like you are having a blissful summer holiday - I am totally envious!
Beautiful photos!
So glad that you found my blog, and thank you for your comment!
xx Sannah

[jodi]

Gorgeous holidays snaps....as for those baby toes - scrumptious!