We arrived in Dunsborough in the afternoon to stay with Mandy and Graeme. As there was only a slight breeze and the sun came out, we walked from Yallinup to Smiths Beach for a swim.

Crystal clear....a little chilly

On the journey back to Dunsborough we stopped at the Wild Hop Brewing Company for a relaxing drink.

 

Climbing the lounge before breakfast...

 

His brothers never opened these book shelves...

I thought he would pull all the books out but no, he just wanted one...good choice Tim Winton.

Sofie, James and Ben dropped in to say goodbye before they hit the road to Cowaramup. They gave Will an early birthday present....and it was a fabulous present....legooooo.

 

Tash and the boys stayed the night while Todd started the unpacking at Cowaramup. Both Will and Ethan enjoyed colouring their little puzzles that their good friend Amy gave them.

Probably the highlight of my week was watching Will, Ethan and Flynn enjoy the Nanson Street Christmas lights. 

 

Moving day for the Stokes family today. The truck came at 6.30 am and once loaded it headed for Cowaramup and so did Todd and Rusty. While Jo and Ash minded the little boys Tash, Pete and I cleaned the house and tidied the garden. We finished at about 4pm and had a swim and a champagne to celebrate...the Stokes family move to their new home and our purchase of a new home. 

 

Pete and I tried to keep the boys occupied today so Tash and Todd could pack for the big move tomorrow. Flynn loved getting into the boxes and baskets.

While Ethan and Will were having their quiet time, Pete and I took Flynn and Rusty to the park. He's a big boy now, going down the slide by himself.

We had 60 couples come and look at the home opens and then four offers...all this in one week. So, now it is sold and we can start getting ready for the move....we are extremely happy and excited. It has been our home for 39 years and we have many, many good memories of all that took place in this house.

 

Will's Kindy Christmas Concert

They were all just so excited to perform....and looked so adorable. I just loved watching them all.

Enjoying morning tea.. 

Our final Committee meeting this afternoon on the balcony at the Club...there will be a new Committee next year. Nigel (our House Manager) served us delicious cold champagne and delectable nibbles. Nicole (our Golf Manager) took this selfie...and she and the General manager Damien joined us for a drink or two. We are so lucky to have such efficient and friendly staff at our club.

Beautiful at the beach this morning...

We were all pleased that Mandy could join us for our walk and swim. Isn't her towel fabulous?!

 

Our Kris Kringle for 2022...this year Margot and Graeme were the hosts and they did a sensational job! The two tables looked beautiful.

Cheerful Graeme giving me a champagne ...loved the red glasses.

Everyone contributed  to our delicious dinner...

After dinner we opened our presents. This year we had to buy something from an Op shop...here Margot is sitting on Santa Graeme's lap opening her present from under the tree.

Happy Stevie...poor Graeme.

Tash was thrilled with her gift...

Mandy modeling her gift.

Graeme opening his gift...

Laura, Graeme and Jeff...

Beautiful Adele

A wonderful night