All in 48 hours

We have had a very busy 48 hours.

• on Friday night we went out for dinner at our favourite Thai restaurant. Red duck curry, stir-fry pork with chilli and thai basil, jasmine rice.



• we then went to see Flamenco Fire at the theatre.



• there was the royal wedding. We got home five minutes before the balcony kiss. How stunning was that dress! Just gorgeous.

• with the children at Grandma's overnight. On Saturday morning I slept in until 8:30am.

• Mr Moo and I went for a 3 hour long breakfast in the sun.



• In the afternoon, we baked and decorated cupcakes for my Aunt's 70th birthday party, while watching the royal wedding that was repeated on TV.

• on Saturday night we went to my Aunt's birthday party. It was a really lovely night. Beautiful food and a very yummy chocolate birthday cake. So many moments reminded me of my own childhood. I love it when our extended family can all be together.

• this morning we went back to my aunts house for the 'recovery breakfast', a tradition in our family after my aunt hosts a birthday party at her house. This year it was the next generation in the kitchen cooking the breakfast. Luckily my cousin's knew her mothers secret recipe for the sausages in tomato gravy, that is a 'must have' at these family breakfasts.

A full two days, but also very relaxing. We are off for a walk soon and tomorrow, another public holiday. Just perfect.

More princesses

I am still thinking about royal weddings today.



Mary and Frederik's in particular, I remember sitting up at midnight and watching it live on TV. I think they are just gorgeous. Wouldn't everyone like to meet a Danish Prince in a pub?







I love this photo shoot in German Vogue, taken late last year. You can see more photos here.



And the fairytale continues with the birth of twins, Josephine and Vincent in January. Just adorable.



I wish that Kate and William were getting married at midnight Australian time, because I'm going to miss it!

Yes, that's right, we are going to a concert. A concert that was booked long before the announcement of the royal wedding. It is our first night out in over six months. I'm a little torn.

I know I will have a great night out, but I will be thinking of the rest of you settling in for a cosy night in front of the TV watching the royal wedding.

I expect to hear all about the dress tomorrow.

Princesses

I am thinking about royal brides today.

I am mesmerised by this photo of Grace Kelly on her wedding day.

I just love it.

Lest we forget

ANZAC day was cool and rainy. But that didn't stop us and many others, umbrella's in hand, going to the dawn service.



After breakfast, my father showed me the war metals from his family. My grandmother had given them to him in December last year. I had never seen them before. They had belonged to his father and his grandfather. After years of being passed around to different family members, some are missing. So Dad has given me the job of trying to find out which have been lost. I guess a visit to my local RSL will be in order. I would love to see my father proudly march wearing these metals one day.

We watched the ANZAC Day parade in Gympie. We borrowed the large country town as our own for just a moment, when passing through, and enjoyed their community spirit. It was a lovely parade.







Near the eternal flame, just behind the main street we stumbled upon these beautiful mosaic murals of life in war, past and present.

A moving day of remembering and for me, imagining what life might have been like during those war years. One of my Great Grandfathers died in World World I, fighting for British Army, my other Great Grandfather also fought in the same area of France. Both of my grandfathers fought in World war II, in different places. My Grandad was a prisoner of war for 2 years and was already married to my Nana, who waited at home with a daughter he had never seen.

Imagine waiting and not knowing?

So many stories.

Our Easter break away

On Good Friday, we set up tables and chairs here (above) and enjoyed lots (and I mean lots) of fresh, local prawns and a huge salad. White white and this view. The children made new friends and we lost the afternoon scrambling over rocks at the waters edge. Collecting shells, chasing little crabs and catching baby shrimp in the rock pools.









Over the weekend we enjoyed magical weather, more beach, water parks, markets, bike rides, walks along the pier, playgrounds and museums.









The Easter Bunny found us at Dad's house, delivering not only chocolate but new books and warm winter pajama's. After breakfast, our traditional easter egg hunt began. Leaving our hunting baskets at home, we found that ice-cream containers do the job perfectly.

What new pussycat?

What's new? This delightful cat softie that has arrived for the Queensland Flood Appeal Dolly Drive. Thank-you so much Amanda, what an amazing effort. I love the hat!



So many gorgeous details.

"Hmmm... do I really look like the the cat who stole the canary? You bet I do!"



And don't for get my shoe love. How cute are these. I want a pair.

Happy Easter

We are going to spend the Easter weekend with my Dad.

Wishing you all a lovely Easter Break. I hope the Easter Bunny brings you something yummy.

Happy Easter.