Happy New Financial Year!

It has been far too long since I've posted a blog.

Over the June long weekend Jesse & I moved into our own house (that's right, we have a house!) Packing is a tiring, exhausting, frustrating and annoying task. Unpacking is much the same, but with excitement thrown into the mix. With the wonderful and invaluable help of our parents and friends we managed to move all vital items + many car loads of boxes and items on the Saturday. We were having carpets laid that day so we were only able to put items in the house as the carpet guy finished with each room, but he was long gone by the time we arrived with the truck.

Since we have moved in Jesse has put the desk in his office, he has mounted two TV's to the wall, installed 4 roof speakers and spent a lot of time in the roof running cables. Just this week we acquired 3 big book cases for me =) I filled 6 shelves immediately, though I know I have more books lying around. And there is plenty more room for the expansion of my library!

It is feeling very much like home, I have had no real issues adjusting to the idea. The only major difference is the temperature. Our first morning heading to work after moving in it was just -0.5*C, a lovely welcome.

The last two weeks have been very hard on my family emotionally, with the passing of my grandma. We went to her funeral on Tuesday and it was very special. There were so many people who came to say farewell and celebrate her wonderful life, and the love and friendship she generously gave. She will be missed, but fond memories will be held by all.

Despite the circumstances, it was good to catch up with extended family, and be able to share with them the professional photos from our wedding (I picked up the album on Sunday night!!) They turned out fabulously and I was so excited to show everyone, especially family who weren't able to make it and those I don't see very often.

Currently we are trying to tidy and set up the house as best as we can before our housewarming, so it is at least a little more presentable for our friends. There are still plenty of things to do to make the house exactly how we want it to be, and they will take time. But we have plenty of that, we will be here for a while!