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.

Australia Day

(this image is from the book I found at the church stall yesterday for 10 cents. It is called "The Jolly Swagman - Jenny and Sue have an exciting adventure in the sheep and cattle country of Australia" Could there be a more perfect find on Australia Day?)



The sun was shining and our day was spent in true Aussie fashion.

We went to the Australia Day street parade, had a barbecue at mum's house, there was fishing in the river and swimming in the pool, red wine, cheese, dips and olives, a nana nap, some great Australian church stall finds and pavlova.

Thanks Mum, for a lovely day.



I hope that all of my Australian readers had a happy day too.


(another church stall find, 15 recent copies of Australian Country Style magazine for $2:00)