After much 'encouraging' by Matt to actually book flights, we befriended good old Tiger and headed up to home for a week - this time different to the rest as we were actually able to just go to Rich and Sal's (In Rockhampton) and just stay put. Was so nice not to have to trip around everywhere.... we managed to time the visit with the annual Rockhampton Brahman week - where mum and dad and the boys in our fam sell some of their fine Stud Bulls (Jack was very impressed with the 'BIG BULLS Moo!'). Was an absolutely delightful week.
Rich and Sal so generously opened their home for an Olsen onslaught - Sal I feel for you:). As Will hadn't met anyone yet apart from dear Mum and Dad - he attracted a visit from Tony & Em and the boys (who very lovingly took time off school to see us and go shopping - thanks ryan lee and Jamie - you're so generous), a surprise kidnapping of my sister Andie - whisked her off the bus and kept her for two days before allowing her to fly back to Townsville, and thankfully a drop in from good old uncle scus - but where's Tracey??? Jack reassured Marcus when he arrived that its ok, 'Tracey's just a bit sick' - so sorry you couldn't make it Trace - we missed you terribly and would have loved to have seen you - hopefully one day in the not so distant future.
Unfortunately we didn't manage to get everyone there together at the same time - but the cousins were able to all be together for the first time - which meant of course some kidwrangling and couch photos..... always worth a laugh.
A lovely day at the beach was hadwith what felt like gale force winds, a high tide and lots of dirty water - while we sat on the hill and drank coffee and hot chocolate - Jack of course made the most of his new love for water - blue lips and all.
Of course where would any Olsen gathering be without food - food and simply more food - don't need to eat for a week now - detox maybe more like it:) A desert off on most nights, and Emma and myself somehow attacking the kitchen with some sort of food creation - hope the bikkies are going well Sal!!
Missing everyone lots but thankfully we have the memories - here's to next time!
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