Renovations started

In this week between settlement and move-in we try to get many things done. My major project is Jana's room but I will only post the pictures once it's done.

Here the pictures of Dimitrijes and my bedroom, with carpet and now with the new laminate:

I am thinking of painting the doors in brown, since I don't fancy the yellowish white, but this has to wait until the furnitures are in otherwise the movers will scratch the new color off.

First impressions of the new House

At 3:30 pm I got the keys for the house and of course we couldn't resist to spend our first evening as proud home owner in our castle. It's an amazing feeling and we are all very happy!

Linda equipping the new fridge:

Jana with one of the toys that Jenny left in NiKos future room:

NiKo on the swing that Jenny left here:

Last but not least Dimitrije inaugurating our BBQ:

Key Handover Today!

We are very excited, today we will get the keys of our first family home. A big load of work but also a lot of joy and peace are awaiting us.

Dear visitors soon you can come!!

House Payment Day

Today many Oz Dollars will change the owner, I will obtain the bank cheque at 8:30 and bring it to the settlement agent straight after that. This is the second last step of getting the house. Unbelievable exactly 2 Months ago we put in the offer for it.

A little later I will meet the fencing guy to get a quote for a front yard fence, since I want to protect NiKo and Jana of running into the street while playing.

Sunday at Sorrento Beach

We try to explore a water site every weekend, this time it was Sorrento Beach and we loved it. Jana is about to become a beach girl.

1st big day regarding the house

Today is the day of the final inspection, which means the future owner goes through

the house and checks everything. Any problem should be mended by the current owner. Once they come to an agreement, the last and final step - THE SETTLEMENT - is due. In our case this should happen on March 23, 2012.

On the March 28 the new floors will be laid. The actual move date is as per today the March 31, funny moving company prefers Saturdays. But I would still aim for 28/29 March.

Sunday at Lake Leschenaultia

After Kalamunda's Farmer Market we went to Lake Leschenaulita. It was a wonderful place and a peaceful time. Seems we live on Picnics on Sundays.

Time Flies in Perth

Wow, almost 2 weeks since my last post...

NiKo started to go to a day care center, the first day went well but after the second day he didn't want to return and on the third day I just dropped him for a short while. I was very released to hear that it went well again.

The finance and insurance for our house are ready, pest and building inspection didn't unveil anything concerning, so now we are waiting for final inspection on March 16th and settlement on March 23rd. We are starting to look around for the renovation companies. But now the most amazing thing, this morning someone here in Banksia caravan park told me, we are actually buying their house! Unbelievable, isn't it?? They are very happy, that our family moves in to their home.

Talking about coincident last Sunday we went to a winery in Swan Valley, there are about 50 of them and we met one of the few couples we know here in Perth. Seems we moved to a village.

Today the fourth week in our caravan is starting and we really used to it by now. Only very windy nights trouble Dimitrije and me a little, but we have many topics to discuss, so even those nights pass fast.

Enough writing now, let me show you some pictures:

My boys having an afternoon nap:

My really useful children doing the dishes, a rare sight:

Playdate of Jana and two of her new friends, Thiana and Cristal (sorry I am really bad in name spelling):

NiKo at Coles, proud trolley pusher, not seldom some additional items end up in there:

3rd day with over 38 degrees, many ice creams were consumed: