Sunday, July 31, 2011

Winter in Perth

I won't make any excuses as to why I've completely neglected my blog. I'll just say that we've been having the BEST winter in Perth and the BEST summer in the States. Remember seasons are opposite down unda. I've been wearing my Hunter wellies in the rain while you folks have been kickin it in your sunnies and thongs! =)


Monsoon day in Sydney while traveling with Adele.
We've lit our fireplace everyday to warm ourselves from this wicked winter.... Haha. If you've been following our weather here, it's a big joke. Winter in Perth is rainy and chilly. High 60s and low 50s. The rain is nice though because we don't get ANY rain for 75% of the year. It's extremely dry. The rainy days are nice because the passing showers allow for the sun to shine several times a day. There have been lots of all sunny days too and only half a dozen socked-in monsoons. All and all, we are enjoying the weather. It's so much easier and refreshing to run outside now than it is in Oklahoma/TX right now! Sorry you guys... 105F+ sounds miserable!.

Gus staying warm by fire. Tough day at the office. 

I've made yummy winter things like chili, pumpkin everything, apple cider and enchiladas! We are now "regulars" at a new bar/restaurant in Subiaco. It's called the Village Bar. It just opened a few months ago and we made friends with the owner and bartenders. It's a nice place with gourmet, seasonal food. There are plenty of nice Australian/NZ wines by the glass and different microbrewery beers to try. We are still trying new places but love to have one place to go to every week where we feel comfortable to run in and out (or stay for a bottle!).

At Village Bar with our friend Ashley

A great Friday night at the Village Bar with Ashley!


With Adele at the Village Bar
When it monsoons, our dog park across the street floods. It's crazy! Once the rain stops, the water soaks into the ground within a few hours. Some days I avoid taking the dogs here so I don't have to bathe them afterward. But when they've been good, we spend the mornings running and playing the big temporary pond that the rain creates!





Monday, July 11, 2011

Happy Anniversary!

Cheers to a very happy, healthy 2 years as a married couple!

Two Year Anniversary Celebrated in Perth!

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Coming Home

On our way around the world this Wednesday! I've been singing this song all day long! 1st trip home to see family and friends. Yahooooo!

Friday, May 20, 2011

Hard Life for Our Puppies

Our dogs are basically our children right now and spoiled rotten. I take them to the dog park across the street every day for a swim, run and playtime with other doggies. They literally collapse every night. It's the best spent 30 minutes of my day! I reap the rewards later with a quiet house! 








 

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Wedding Bells are Ringing!

We've had a very exciting May!

Ricky's dad, bro Mitch and girlfriend Liz came to visit us in Perth last week. We had a wonderful time celebrating!!! On the second night of their trip, we headed to see the sunset on beautiful City Beach (10 min from our house btw!). Mitch took Lizzie on a walk along the beach. I played a spy with my turbo zoom lens. I captured the big moment when he popped the question! We are thrilled to have her in our family. She is the sweetest, dearest girl! I am so overjoyed to have her as my new sista!!

















Exotic Birds

Birds in Australia are GORGEOUS and very unique to what we see in the states.

Check out this shot I took in Kangaroo Island (by the way, my Canon does the work for me. I'm no pro photographer!)

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Happy Mums Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there.  a special shout out and BIG HUG to my mother in law, Kim and my momma Ludi!