After nearly 12 months we are able to have our kids visit from Sydney. Travel between states was stopped during the Covid outbreak in Australia, but after months of tough restrictions we have almost got it under control. So at last our daughter and son in law from Sydney were allowed to cross the border with a border pass saying they had been out of greater Sydney for at least two weeks. So they decided to drive the 1000 km to Brisbane and holiday in rural towns and National Parks on the way for two weeks.
It was so good to see them again. The first thing they did was wash their new car.
Then they took us out for lunch.
And bought me flowers
Then they took over the kitchen, we love that.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos and happy times for you and your family. I am glad they were able to visit for Christmas, having them there is like a nice present. Take care, enjoy your day! I wish you all the best in 2021, a very healthy and happy New Year!
How wonderful for you.
ReplyDeleteWish I was technological enough to set up Zoom via TV. Cannot get the kids to host via laptop, so we talk via video phone. Small and crowded but at least I can see their faces. Congrats to Australia for doing it right.
ReplyDeleteNo such luck for us but at least we now live very close to one daughter and her family here in NH. The other in NY State couldn't travel. Once we get the vaccine we will go visit them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice Christmas you had.
You are lucky that Covid is under control. Here it is no so. We are back in a lockdown. Likely up to Jan 24.
ReplyDeleteSuch great news for you and your country. I'm glad you could finally be together and celebrate.
ReplyDeleteIsn't ZOOM wonderful for those times when one can't be together?
Sue
Great photos looks like fun and happiness was about
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful, Diane, that you were able to have an in person visit from your daughter and SIL. It looks like everyone had a wonderful holiday. Our best wishes to you and Bill for a Happier New Year.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that your family was able to make it out of Sydney to spend Christmas Eve with you.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful and healthy 2021.
now i can type, not sure if they are going through. i commented on the last 2 again and now can comment here, but don't see any other comments. so happy you saw your family. let me know if these go through
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that your daughter and son-in-law could visit you at last. It looks as if you had a marvelous time together.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely. So happy that you got to see them. Wishing you a happy New Year, with continuing improvement on the health front for all of us.
ReplyDeleteOh, how wonderful! Happy New Year to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful, I enjoyed seeing your photographs.
ReplyDeleteHappy times :)
Wishing you a happy and healthy 2021.
All the best Jan
Oh your smiling faces say it all! Glad you could spend Christmas with family. Your dinner looks delicious. I haven't hugged my grandkids for about 10 months now. I think we still have a way to go before they'll be visiting in person. Happy 2021 - stay well!
ReplyDeleteHow marvelous! I can feel the joy in these photos Diane. You all looked so happy. I am also happy things are going better over there. Wishing you all a Very Happy and Healthy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you could see your Sydney based daughter and son-in-law for Christmas, Diane! Happy and Healthy New Year!
ReplyDeleteYay! I’m so happy for you. That shutdown was hell for you im sure, but it is why you have it licked now ... I wonder if we ever will over here. Not until everybody gets the vaccine probably. Good you all got together, if only with the help of Zoom.
ReplyDeleteThat was a great Christmas time visit. Guests who take over the kitchen, now that is to love!
ReplyDeleteYou were so lucky !!! We spent Christmas alone unfortunately the ZOOM thing didn't work properly on our computer screen (I didn't know that you can do that on TV, thanks ) my son hasn't explained anything he just sent us the link (typical) so we ended with Whatsapp. I don't know when we will be able to see each other again in Holland the situation is becoming worse and worse ! It's their fault when it started in spring they did nothing ! Just working from home and wearing a mask.
ReplyDeleteWe were both so lucky Diane, my lot arrived in Perth just an hour and a half before the border slammed shut again! They had a longer stay this time and were really sad to leave. It certainly made such a difference to Christmas having the grandchildren here. Hopefully soon we'll be traveling back and forth again 💙
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