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.

A perfect summer's day

It started with breakfast. Banana and chocolate pancakes with sour cherry jam and clotted cream. Strong black coffee and magazines. I do love Sundays.



Then it was a lazy day at the beach. Swimming, reading, fishing, resting, chocolate cake and apple pie made from sand, climbing trees, collecting treasures, walking and of course eating.

Crackers and cheese, chicken sandwiches, summer stone fruit and chocolate chip biscuits.

Simply grilled salmon, roasted rosemary new potatoes and salad from the garden were taken and eaten down at our local park just as the sun was setting. A great finish to the day before an early night. Happily sleepy and sunkissed.