thanks to all of those who have touched base with us over the past few weeks. It has been a crazy busy and emotional time for us to finally have the cottage OPEN! YAY! It truly has been an amazing ride - three and a half years in the making...but we have done it!
Thank goodness the weather held off for us - one of the very few days without rain! A massive thanks to the chookies, the CWA ladies for catering, Pete Murray for MCing, Darren Chester and David Rogers who said some lovely things...and for all our family, mates and local business representatives who came along on the day (and also for those who didnt make it - thanks for your thoughts).
The great 'unveiling' of the cottage sign was fab...and everyone seemed to have a very lovely time. There was no real fanfare...just a crowd of awesome people who certainly felt the love that we have for melon. Its just so amazing that one little person can have so much of an impact on us all - its truly special.
So we are well and truly all set to go...the cupboards are filled with toys and board games...the beds are made...the draws are set with the latest sandwich makers and pots and pans...and the garden is ready for a visit! We truly cannot wait to host our first family...
Thanks also to all of those who have donated either their time, monies or goods to support the cottage. Your generosity is humbling...
I will try and get some pics posted a bit later...so keep an eye out.
As said in an earlier post...we are selling raffle tix for our Mother's Day raffle...if you can help in any way at all with selling a book, pls let me know at eli-simpson@hotmail.com. Your help would be greatly appreciated!
anyways...best fly. Like everyone, there is always something to do, with very little time. Archie is going really well. We think that Eli definitely keeps a close eye on his brother and perhaps entertained sometimes! We would love to hear your thoughts/stories on melon...pls share with us (just drop us a line at our hotmail address)...its always nice to hear when someone is thinking about eli!
Congratulations are in order too for cousin casey and her partner chris. There goregous girl keahli paige was born 11 March. Awesome work guys.
Our hearts also go out to Jarrod and Briony Lyle. We hope the birth of Lusi Joy will help ease your pain just a little as you face a tough road ahead.
thats about it in the world of the simpsons. Stay in touch and thanks so much for reading our blog. We never knew that we will still continue to have so many people follow us! Im glad we made the decision to keep the blog going!
luv and sunshine
the simpsons
xoxoxoxox
