Message to Teenage Me.

I know, I know.

Better late than never though!

This was meant to be posted online last year. But technology and life and general busy-ness managed to get in the way. And yesterday, it occurred to me how lazy it was of me...to NOT get it online!

We have a message to spread. So.... I finally got that message online for ALL to see.

It's so important to let today's teenagers know that life IS worth living. That high school DOES end. And THEY have the power to live a full, happy and successful life. They can BE THE CHANGE. They CAN be happy.

Here it is:

ENJOY! And a huge thank you to those who contributed to it. Mwah!

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Coming Together.

Ella & her cousin Lily. I stole this shot from my sister-in-law's facebook page. I love it!!

In the almost 2 months we've been in this new house, we've had more gatherings & get-togethers than we've had in the past year!

We've hosted breakfasts, playdates and coffee drop-ins. Friends over for lunch or lazy takeaway nights. We've had friends come for the weekend, as we watched happy kids play & all pass out in the one bed, whilst we sat up late drinking wine & talking til the wee hours. We've had Grandparents stay over to babysit & love our kids. We've hosted Easter, new home celebrations, dinner parties, family coming back to Australia, Basically....a whole heap of general life-lovin moments have been happening inside this family home of ours. It's been nice.  

It's been easier to be the host nowadays, with our new found space & location. And also easier in the sense that Ryder can nap in his own cot if need be, and Ella has a huge array of toys to share & entertain happy kids with. But it's been easy coz it's comfortable & fun & HOME.

I love that this new place of ours has brought us all together more. We've made more excuses to get together, crack open a bottle of bubbly & simply enjoy family, friends & food.

Life is beautiful. Yes or No?

What brings your family together?