Wedding News

Just 2 short weeks to go before my only child, my son Steven marries his Rachael. A beach wedding being held on the Island where they live in Moreton Bay.

They have worked so hard to make this happen. Everything is falling into place and the only element we have no control over of course is the weather! However, as a plan B is also part of the contingency plan we won’t worry about that.

Beautiful Bali Flags and colourful clothes for all are the order of the day and from what I know of the service that Steve and Rachey have put together, it will be wonderful.

One of the highlights of course is that my Niece Amanda and husband Simon will be here from England to share in their special day. Like myself have only 2 weeks to fit so much into the time they have.

After the wedding, the 3 of us will be going on a mini-break so they can also experience Fraser Island a not–to-be-missed place for any holiday itinerary – wouldn’t you say?

I feel so strongly about this that I’m going to drive them to Hervey Bay myself, make them stay there for 3 days just to make sure they get on the boat – the sacrifices I make for those I love  ha ha!

However, I digress ( I will write about their experiences at a later date).  2 weeks to go until my boy is a married man. His responsibilities won’t change, he won’t love Rachey any more than he does now as he loves her so much already. His relationship with me won’t change, so what will do you think?

I shall have a new daughter! This lovely girl whom I have grown to love so much will be a permanent member of my family and we shall share the same surname.

I shall add photos of course after the event. Now all I have to do is write my speech as in the absence of Steve’s Dad I’d better make it a good one.  I’m planning on a 2-tissue epic!

Keeping a promise

Dear Blog,
A promise is a promise after all and I did say I wouldn’t stay away so long any more.
I have news: I’m going to England for Christmas this year. It was a sudden decision really and after my boss giving me the time off that I need it’s now all booked and in 8 weeks time I’ll be UP, UP and Away!
My English family are so happy and my dear little great-nephew Ben is thrilled as I will be there for his 5th birthday – and talking to his Nanna his instructions were – and I quote: “
Tell Aunty Bonnie to be here for my birthday so she can have some of my cake” How could anyway refuse such an offer. I haven’t seen this little boy for over a year and he speaks of me as it was yesterday. Cannot wait to see him or little Sophie who is 3 now and quite the little dancer and performer I believe.
My sister, Wendy is taking extra holiday to spend each day together. We are all, as a family, going for a Christmas Lunch so no one is cooking (which suits both my sister and myself) or washing up (which suits my brother in law) :). New Year will be an event too as we are travelling into Gloucestershire and staying overnight. I reckon my sister and I will have a couple of wines together that night.
Two weeks is all I have and will be here and gone in no time but I fully intend to make the most of every day of my time there.
More will be revealed in 2011

Sydney Mini Break

23rd October,2010
And so we continue.... My trip to Sydney was a lovely weekend. My lovely old mate Barry was a fantastic tour guide and looked after me very well.
I was able to up close and personal with the Opera House and what a magnificent building it is. There was a wedding on the steps whilst we were there and the bride looks stunning, especially against the backdrop.
During daylight it’s stunning, in the evening with her sails alight from inside and standing out of Circular Quay as one of the worlds landmarks she is a Magnificent sight to see.
The weekend went by so fast, too fast in fact and I was home in no time, no hassles at all. A perfect weekend in many ways, more than just a change of scenery but a slight change in my attitude towards my future too.