Well here it is our blog for our 2014 adventure - the adventure down under in Australia. We, Sean, Krystin, Matthew and Kade Rennie, are heading to Australia for a year. The adventure starts before we actually get to where we will live. We are heading to New Zealand on Christmas day for a little family vacation then off to the east coast of Australia before settling in Falcon in Western Australia. We will be about an hour south of Perth on the Indian Ocean. So stay tuned as we plan to post often to keep our family and friends up to date on our adventure.

Saturday, December 20, 2014

Farewell Australia

It has been a while since we have posted on the blog. We have been busy fitting in so much stuff before we head home.  We have been all over the map and here is a little list of what we have been up to.  Kids participated in an ironman race, we cheered on our Canadian friend, Wayne, in his first ironman and he rocked it!!!  we have been surfing and kayaking, sunset watching, kangaroo hunting (just to see them - not really hunting!!), dolphin and pelican stocking, crabbing, Matthew graduated from primary school (taking home the leadership award - he rocks too!), lots of parties, wine on the beach and trying to get a feel for an Australian Christmas - we even put up a tree!!  Still does not feel like Christmas though - it is too hot.  We are all packed and are heading out on the last leg of our year of adventures - Singapore first, then a quick stop in Shanghai and then Christmas in Pemberton/Whistler with the Cousineaus and our exchange partner Emma.  Feeling sad but excited to see everyone.


Our family Christmas Picture


Kade and Annabelle at the beach

We didn't swim at this beach today

Boys getting ready to start the kids Ironman


Just a sunset picture


A sunset picture with drinks!!!

surfing with Cathy


The Busselton Ironman start - Wayne is out there.  He rocked it
finishing 11 hours 54 minutes - first one too!!  Fun to be on the
support team

Matthew was a mascot at a professional baseball game

Matthew graduates from primary school
also receiving the leadership award
good kid that Matthew

Krystin finds Santa in Perth
Australian version

Our Outback Shack Gingerbread House

Enjoying the Christmas lights on the canals in Mandurah from the boat!!!!