The last days of summer

A lazy all day picnic by the river, the children in the water for at least 4 hours straight, searching for crabs in the mangroves, parks and playgrounds, a casual barbecue at our house, scooter rides, late afternoon walks, sandcastles, late, long breakfasts, cubbie houses made from sheets, going out for dinner, relaxing on our back deck in the summer breeze.

Blissfully sun kissed.

Seven children and a couple of grandparents. We have spent the last three days enjoying beautiful weather the best way I know how, with family.

In truth, our Summer does not end with the beginning of Autumn, there will be many summery days still to come. I just seems all the more relaxing when you are sitting back, enjoying simple pleasures, with some of your most favourite people.

Our country weekend

With Poppy, there is always a big long walk. Bush walks, lookouts, red mud.



Old fashioned playgrounds.





With old fashioned gardens.



And way too much yummy food. Chicken adobo, pancit noodles, chicken stir-fry, ming soup, spring rolls with sweet chilli sauce, fried rice, chicken, steak, steamed vegetables. Corn chips and nuts before dinner. Mud cake and strawberries and ice-cream after dinner. Bacon and egg sandwiches for breakfast. Pink champagne to celebrate Tiya Ning's birthday.

This picture is just some of the food for lunch on Sunday. Friends for lunch. A lovely day sitting in the sun in the backyard.