Poems from Banjo T.

Wanted to share these amazing poems written by Mark's parents next-door neighbor. I will cherish these forever.

"The Meeting"
I met May in November
When Thanksgiving was the "the go"
She seemed to me a Lovely Lass
The kind I'd like to know!
Her hands were full of towels and stuff
'Cause she was leaving Gails
But Tom knew why "her hands were full"
She had Mark on the marriage trails
So, let's give thanks as Auzzies do
That the Chinna's found his prize
And wish this lass an extra hand
To go with her spiraling eyes!
Thank God for Thanksgiving!
-Banjo T. 2011

"Signs of a Marriage"
When the Stars and Stripes
Meet the Southern Cross flag
They'll be signs of a marriage
On the traveling man's bag
They'll be good times a plenty
When they join with a ring
'Cause the Star and Stripe girl
Make the Southern Man sing!
-Banjo T. 2011

Three-week Update

Everything is going good here! I got the Christmas tree up and we got 2 cars. Mark was very sweet to sell his race car so we could each have a car. We bought a '92 Toyota Landcruiser and a '96 Toyota Corolla. The day after we bought the Landcruiser, someone ran into it with a forklift while Mark was working. It is in the repair shop now, so it is not pictured below. I'll post a photo when we get it back. I haven't driven much yet, but I will this coming week so I can get used to it. It's not too bad! The rest of the photos are of our house. Sorry for the mess, we are still getting settled. I also made scones today, for the first time, and those are pictured as well. they don't look very pretty but they taste good! I am proud of myself as I am not a very good cook and I usually burn anything I bake.  :)

Mark gave up his dream car so we could get 2 cars.
Last pic of him with it here :(

Sunset out our back window.

The "new" '96 Toyota Corolla.

Front of the house.

Back yard and garage.

Back of the house.

Living room or "lounge room" as they say.

Our room.

2nd bedroom or office, at the moment.

Bathroom.

Kitchen.

Laundry room.

Back room.

Backyard.

Scones I made.

2 Weeks in Oz

Just arrived in Australia...having my first meat pie with "tomato sauce!"

View out the back of the house from our kitchen sink. Moo.

The backyard, garage/shed and the cows! The driveway has since been pressure washed by my lovely fiancé and looks so clean!

Mark putting away the dishes :)

Here are a few photos...there are more to come. I haven't had time to take and upload more than this. So far, since we've been here, we have simply been getting the house in order...buying the necessary things, cleaning and organizing. Mark mowed the lawn, pruned the trees, pressure-washed the long driveway and got the house looking so nice! We are now getting a routine going and getting in the swing of things...normal, everyday life. 

Thank you all for the well wishes and prayers! We have everything we need and more, thanks to frequent flier points and my future in-laws! Everyone has really taken great care of us! We are so grateful of all the loving support! Life is great in Oz!

Stay tuned for for more pics soon!