Narrated by Steve Nihill
When Caterina's husband Julian died at the beginning of this year, Olivia asked her if she'd like to move in with us.
Narrated by Adelaide Sitko
Right at the end of last year, Grandpa decided to retire. He really loved his job but he couldn't handle it physically any more. Caterina has been hoping he'd retire since before they got married, so she's happy.
For the last few weeks, I've been doing all my school work from home. My parents both wanted to make sure I was close to the hospital when the time came and preferably with family around.
Narrated by Olivia Nihill
In between trying for another baby, Steve and I have been talking about ways to bring in extra cash.
Narrated by Lila Sitko
Grandpa and Caterina decided to go on a trip to Takemizu Village this month. They never went on honeymoon, so they figured they might as well.
Narrated by Steve Nihill
We've been in our new house for about a year now and it fits our family so well. Olivia still doesn't have a separate sewing room but our bedroom is so big that she can keep all her things in there and we still have plenty of space.
Narrated by Max Nihill
After Mum got married and moved out, I thought Zaria and I might finally be able to really enjoy our days off while the kids were at school. I think that lasted around three weeks.
Narrated by Kirstin Sitko
Before Dad proposed to Caterina, he wanted to get my okay. I have to admit that I was a little surprised, both that he was that serious about her and that he seemed to know I was never fond of Caterina.
It's 4:40am and there are several hours before Steve and Olivia's wedding. Steve is still sound asleep but Olivia is already up and ready to go.
She's not nervous, just excited. And a little inspired. Might as well take advantage of the quiet.
Narrated by Olivia Nihill
About a week ago, Mum and Julian came over for dinner, which isn't unusual. Mum is over here a lot and when she got together with Julian, she started to bring him with her sometimes.
Narrated by Zaria Royce-Nihill
Sometimes I look at Josh and Jessica and wonder when I got old enough to have an 11 year-old and a 5 year-old. It seems like they've grown up so fast!
Narrated by Camilla Sitko
Lila and I just started high school. The building looked so huge on the first day (I guess it still kind of does!) and I think we both felt lucky to have the other one there by our side.
Narrated by Steve Rider
When Olivia moved in, she told me she would need a place for her sewing machine and I didn't think it'd be that much trouble to just put it in the bedroom. I didn't realise that "sewing machine" meant the sewing machine, plus a whole bunch of other supplies. She's so cramped in there but if she's not working, she spends all day in there so I guess she doesn't mind that much.
Narrated by Max Nihill
The honeymoon we were planning on taking last winter ended up being delayed over and over - Zaria's work, my show, flight bungles. But finally, we were able to head off this summer and we couldn't wait.
After 20 years together, Max and Zaria are finally getting hitched! Everything is ready, so now all that's left to do is wait for the guests to arrive.
Narrated by Zaria Royce
So far, Jessica has been so much easier to raise than Josh was. She's so easy-going and gentle, whereas Josh was more of the pull-Mummy's-hair-and-then-laugh-because-it's-so-funny model of toddler.
The night before Ben's funeral, I had to call in to work to let them know I wouldn't be in. I shouldn't but I felt really guilty. I still feel new there but when there's a death in the family, what else can you do?
Narrated by Caterina Nihill
I'm going to miss Josh when he starts pre-school next year. I know it'll only be for half a day but when I'm not working, I really cherish spending time with him.
Since Lia walked in on Gordon and Jamie last year, Jamie has been calling. A lot. Even though he and Lia are no longer an item, he really doesn't want to see Jamie.
Narrated by Max Nihill
Things have definitely changed around here since Josh was born last winter.
