Award for outstanding high jumping

More weird and beautiful bugs

As seen on the bathroom wall this morning

Loving our new morning view

59 Reasons Living in Sydney Ruins You for Life

Click on the link to find out.  For those of you who have never been to Sydney, you'll probably think the person that wrote this was exaggerating but they were not.  It really is that good.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/simoncrerar/sydney-ruins-you-for-life?utm_term=1k0cry2&s=mobile#16dt0ld

Hallelujah! Bagels in Sydney

They cost $5.50 each and you have to wait for 10 mins while the overpaid bagel slicer puts it in the toaster for you, but they are worth it. How is it that this tasty American staple has taken so long to infiltrate this city? Maybe the gluten-free fitness freaks taking over Sydney won't eat them, but the Whitings certainly will!

I've heard of snow grounding planes...

... But rain?? When it's tropical storm rain that is so severe you can't even see through it, yes. Sat on the runway for 2 hours until finally they just closed the airport and sent us home. Where I got soaked walking from the taxi to my front door. Gotta love business travel in this part of the world. At least we never have to wait around for de-icing trucks though.

Tim tam night at Beauty Point

What is Tim Tam night, you ask? Basically an excruciating school band concert at the end of which they pacify you by passing out TIm Tams (delicious Australian chocolate covered cookie). My ears are still bleeding by my stomach is thanking me.

Movin' on up

Up the hill, that is. We were annoyed at first that we had to move (greedy landlords claimed they could get more money re-renting our place in spring vs fall when we'll be leaving). But, as this was the view I enjoyed with my cup of coffee this morning, it's turned out to be a blessing in disguise. We still have room for guests so please come visit!

Mosman Little Athletics

We just had to do this for our last summer in Sydney! Such a great program in a beautiful setting next to the beach. Of course, the girls really only agreed to do it because of the cool uniforms. Mine are the ones with bright pink sneakers (obviously).

Portraits of Mommy

Hannah: "Sorry I made your chin look so fat. I know you're actually thinner than that."
Me: "Good thing you didn't do a full-body shot :) "

First day of Term 4

Only 10 more weeks of school until summer vacation.  Hooray!!

Mermaid

Catching the first wave of the season

With buddy, Tilly

Sister love

Adding to the list of medical disasters since arriving here

Dislocated shoulder while playing The Amazing Race at corporate offsite.
Add that to the list of ailments I've had since arriving in Australia including:

Laryngitis (twice)
Pneumonia
Several crazy knockout flus
Immobile neck (three times)

This country is trying to kill me. Of course, my Aussie friends just think I'm too soft to live here.

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