Christmas in Maleny

So.... after the excitement of the engagement, we had a very nice, quiet Christmas with Russell's Mum in Maleny.  The weather was wonderful - temperatures in the high 20s and low 30s, no rain, and not enough humidity to worry us.

Alice's favourite present was, of course,
her One Direction onesy from
Mitch and Peta-Erin

Christmas day

Mitch, Hayden and Alice
playing the organ together!

Of course, these two are meant
for e

My boys....

Our beautiful kids at the beach!!

Mitch and Hayden invented a new game -
"Jumping frog tennis".
It kept them busy for a LONG time!!

Possibly the most exciting thing that could happen.....

In Australia for 3 weeks over the Christmas holidays, we spent our first week with Russell's Mum in Maleny, Queensland.  The weather was perfect, we managed to relax, and Hayden, Mitch and Peta-Erin joined us.

We all enjoy going for walks in the evening, and one such evening, Russ and Hayden decided to head out..... as did Mitch and Peta-Erin.  Russ and Hayden invited the others to join them, and offer which was politely rejected..... and NOW WE KNOW WHY!!!

MITCH AND PETA-ERIN ARE ENGAGED!!

Although we realised this was on the agenda sometime, Mitch had chosen the time and the location months in advance - looking out over the rolling hills at Maleny is the perfect place to propose, and they came  back from their stroll VERY excited!! 

CONGRATULATIONS to Mitchell and Peta-Erin.  We love you both so much! We have seen so much maturity (and lots of silliness) in you, and we know they will work hard to communicate with and support each other. You have both chosen well!!

They are getting married on January 10 2015, at Bungendore near Canberra.