For the last week I have had the pleasure of entertaining (and being entertained by) Todd’s family (whose last name is Foster, fyi…:) ). Val and Tony (parents), Jodie (sis), Lara and Blake (Jodie’s adorable children) and his Auntie Trini flew in last Sunday and were with us until Monday. Lots of shopping, eating, swimming in the pool and gabbing ensued and I really enjoyed getting to know them all better.
I love my friends’ families. I love my family too! (don’t worry!) I just mean that I love meeting other people’s families because it reveals something new about my friends. Todd has a lovely family. They are kind, loving and really have each others’ backs. It is clear why Todd has turned into such an incredible person himself (he had loads of help ;) ).
Todd’s niece and nephew (Lara and Blake) are 5 and 3 (respectively) and the cutest little kids. Of course any children with an accent become instantly cuter especially when they give “cuddles” (the Australian word for “hug”). Todd clearly adores them but hanging around children for a week has made him decide to wait till 50 to have them (ha ha). Being around them for a week reaffirmed that they are hard work but definitely something I look forward to tackling (don’t worry, not yet!).
Mom and Jan are here now and we spent the weekend introducing them to Australia by dragging them on a camping trip and then climbing Mt. Warning. It was a much longer hike than I remember but we all survived with a smile on our face, but the spring in our step was left at the top… ;) We had amazing luck camping because although we shared the space with more people than we anticipated, we snagged a little wall-less hut with a fireplace. We made our typical “boom” fire and taught mom and Jan how to play “bags” (a Foster family card game). We Americanized the Jaffle sandwich by making some with peanut butter, honey and banana and played badminton on a court that Todd marked out with his blue surveying paint. It was nice to get away from the city for a bit and have some good ‘ol, no electricity required fun!
Mom, Jan and I leave in a few hours for Melbourne and then Tassie is next finished off by Sydney. I will not have much time to write but I promise to take good notes!!!
Picture Time:
Lara, Blake and I :)
Todd being a great uncle and playing airplane
Todd, Roman and I on the top of Mt Warning
Jan and I on the top of Warning (she is still taller, shucks :) )
You look great in the photos :) Glad you are getting some family time!
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