The last weeks have been very wintery here.
Lovely and brisk when I go out for my morning constitutional.
Thomas is enjoying snuggling down with 'Goldie"
We do get some sunshine..and it looks deceptively warm...it isn't!!
My lovely lad enjoys his scout leadership weekend camp at Charlotte Cove.
John and I go up on the hill and I inspect the latest developments..
Rolladoor on the shed..
Lovely red laundry door
Sewing/gust room
Never tire of the view...
The shower tiles look great...thanks Loki...
Driveway view...will be great when the container goes..
Kitchen/Dining lighting in place
Lounge room view to the dam..
Love the sky....
Fencing...fencing...fencing...
Onlookers...
Brr....
Community garden is a bit chilly this week...But lovely shared lunch made us warm..
We are hosting a book launch for our friend and neighbour Emma on Sunday 28th...First children's event so we will be setting up a little differently this time
Emma is giving this gorgeous original artwork away as a bokk buyers' prize..
Tom has a couple of days off school with a nasty vomiting bug...it takes him a little while to pick up again...His friend 'Goldie' is good company..
And the arrival of Lucy for the weekend is another reason to smile...
We get on with wedding dress fitting...but take a short break to go up on the hill
Beautiful day..
Tom's Eyry is looking great..Loki and the boys have got the roof on...
Lucy and Narns take a look at the view from the Eyry
Stunning view of Port Cygnet on our way home..
Sewing takes up the afternoon...
Then it's time for the midwinter Lantern Parade..
So Lucy Tom and I head off at 5.30 to assemble at the Cygnet Primary School
Passing the bonfire lantern in Loongana Park
On our way..Tom with lantern in hand
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Hard to capture the lanterns and excitment..
We arrive at the park and wait for entertainment to begin..
MC..
Local girls do a good job...
Tom enjoys taking photos with my camera..
Raggy dolls...very clever..
Mogadon dancers
Then a Flash Mob dance...
Finally the bonfire is lit..
Glad to head home to a hot lentil curry...thanks for cooking Lucy!!
More sewing on Sunday...and a dash through the market...very cold despite the sun.
Time for a quick walk down to Burton's before I drive Lucy to the airport.. A successful weekend.
Monday...Happy solstice...and oh...I missed the MONA nude swim again!!Bummer...
Monday night and my work begins...loving every minute..
Lovely pic of Narns and Jark...
And last but not least...
My dear Benjamin has finally decided that shoes are not such a bad idea after all...only problem is he wants them on at bedtime!!
And...looking like a big brother-in-waiting
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