The Newcrest park was the place to be that weekend. Not only because of the vibrant colours it took this time of the year, but because of a very special occasion. “I always knew you were going to marry Janet,” Monty casually told his father on his wedding day. “In fact, Ty and I planned... Continue Reading →

Autumn crept upon Newcrest seamlessly, but its arrival excited Janet and Malakai immensely. They couldn’t wait to go on their regular hikes in a whole new scenery.  They had one planned for Sunday, so they had a quiet evening in the house on Saturday. Though with the boys around, things never got too quiet. Since... Continue Reading →

Liv didn’t regret taking up Heather on her offer. She couldn’t remember the last time she’d laughed so hard! Heather was full of fun stories, both her own and those she’d read. She made her feel light, and carefree; something she didn’t even realise she’d desperately craved. She didn’t know if things were necessarily ever... Continue Reading →

Monty loved food. He couldn’t get enough of it. So when his mom’s birthday came around, he decided to make her a cake all on his own. Turns out, baking is a lot harder than eating. Luckily, Yenn was able to step in, so Liv didn’t end up cakeless. “Don’t worry Monty, I appreciate the... Continue Reading →

“Holy cow plant, I can’t believe I’m actually going to set foot inside Lollipop Lair,” Liv squealed. “All the stories I’ve heard… Not that it looks anything like it used to, mind! You guys have done a terrific job with it!” “You wouldn’t believe this stuff we found in the basement,” Malakai added for effect.... Continue Reading →

Breaking the news of their sister’s death to Booker was every bit as difficult as Yenn had imagined. Booker went through the motions of the first stage of grief, denial, within a matter of seconds; and then he settled into anger. “And why are YOU still here? You’re only a few days younger than her,”... Continue Reading →

Yenn spent most of her days since Ethan’s passing drowning herself in her music. She composed various songs inspired by her family members, and of course, numerous songs inspired by her love. It worked well enough; she didn’t mind the solitude, and of course she had Monty and Liv around, but she struggled to feel... Continue Reading →

Monty’s birthday rolled around shortly after the camping trip, so Liv organised a little party for him. The man of the hour was looking rather dapper, and felt pretty pleased with himself; aside from topping the rambunctious scamp aspiration, he was also the first Bloomer child to complete the social butterfly one. “Don’t we rock... Continue Reading →

With the Bloomer household distraught by the loss of Ethan, Malakai and Liv agreed it would be the best for Monty to get away from it all. So Malakai took Monty on the long-planned camping trip with Janet and her son Tylor. As everyone waited for Malakai to get supplies, a little girl approached them.... Continue Reading →

Day and night Yenn was on Ethan’s side. Time stopped existing. She wasn’t sure how long she’d  been at the cemetery for, but she wasn’t going anywhere. Not until… “Yenn?” A voice called to her. It was her sister. “Yenn, come home. I know you’re hurting, but you need to eat, and you look…” Chell... Continue Reading →