I am way overdue on a post! The month of May has been chaotic it seems and time has slipped away from me. Here is a quick run-down of what this past month has looked like for the Woolard family:
1. Had a fabulous dinner at Villa d'Este in Perth with Dave and Jane - if I could have picked up my plate and licked it clean, I would have...it was THAT good.
2. Celebrated Mother's Day and the kids made it extra special for me - celebrating with our first ever afternoon tea.
3. Found a new church that we really like - more kid friendly - St. Mark's in Whitfords! In fact, I've NEVER seen so many families with 2-6 year old children congregating in a church in my life. Lindsey is also going to a really cool youth program on Friday nights at another church in Wanneroo - she LOVES it!
4. We have a been having issues with one of Lindsey's teachers who loves to bash America and the biggest issue for us on this is that it makes Lindsey feel like she has to defend herself to her friends and classmates for being a PROUD American. We currently have the parent/teacher conference set for next Friday. Pray that Sam and I find the right words that makes this lady take a long hard look at what she is teaching these kids. Otherwise, we'll be speaking again to the Head of the Department (again) and Principal if necessary. :-) If she wants to preach from her soapbox, perhaps she should find a non-public school setting. Can you tell I'm seething about his woman?
5. We went on a picnic in Gingin and visited the British Car Show. It was glorious weather that weekend. Other than the crazy line of traffic we sat in for well over an hour at a standstill (since the Perth Air Show was the same weekend and near the same place as the car show), it was a great time!
6. Sam bought a "Texas Smoker" from Barbeques Galore (yes he found out they have that retail chain here after doing some Internet research). He is determined that we will have Texas barbeque here in Oz. But I have to tell you, watching him smoke the pork chops while sipping a cup a tea (not a beer) today was hilarious to me. Lindsey and I got a good laugh at his expense and he doesn't even know it (until he reads this post that is). This one is going to make Mike (Sam's dad) proud! HA!!!
7. I got a JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm working at BHP Billiton 3 days a week and LOVING IT!
8. Lainey came down with fever and coughing her 2nd day at daycare (Wednesday). It's now Sunday and we are still battling fever, coughing and now ear infection. My poor baby is a mess and I'm worried sick there is something more to it than just a respiratory infection. I was just telling Sam how much I miss Dr. Thint! I don't think there will ever be a doctor that will be able to fill her shoes.
9. We are anxiously awaiting Pat's (Sam's mom) visit!!!! July can't come soon enough!!!!!!!!! We are going to drive North for a couple of days and go whale watching. We are taking out a private charter to spend a few hours at sea with the docile humpback whales. They go in to the bay near Kalbarri to have their calves. We can't wait to see all the babies and their moms! The kids are going to freak out and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't super excited about our adventure. We are also going to visit the Pinnacles and take in the beautiful red sand and rock coastline. Simply can't wait!
10. On May 22nd we passed our 4 MONTH mark in Oz. :-)
And while things are happening here in Oz, things are changing in Texas. We finally closed on our house. I feel pangs of jealousy about "those people" living in what was our house, but I know that will fade. I'm hoping they will make great neighbors to our friends on the block. And my parents also sold their house. They are off to live their retirement dream and find their piece of earthly heaven in the Texas Hill Country. I love my parents for being brave and stepping out in faith to live their dream....now if I can just convince them to step out in faith on get on the plane to come see us! ;-)
Wherever you are in your life, I hope this finds you well, happy and amassing your own long list of happenings for the month of May. We miss you all so much!
Cheers,
Wendy
