Midnight Fairy

I haven't done anything creative for quite a few weeks but a kit called `Midnight' by PST Designs at PBP has inspired me :) The book was downloaded from Stock Exchange and the Font is a favourite of mine called Jane Austin.

Home from Holidays

We arrived home from our great holiday on Saturday, feeling a bit down when we saw all the yard work that had to be done, but it was still good to be home. We had a wonderful relaxing holiday and even better neither of us put on any weight :) I took my bike and did quite a bit of cycling which was fun. On Saturday night we were invited to a neighbourhood barbecue and bonfire which was great, and then yesterday we spent all day washing, weeding, trimming and mowing. Now we are feeling full of energy we will be tackling the overgrown kitchen garden. I was able read some good books while I was away, I really enjoyed `The House at Salvation Creek', Susan Duncan's sequel to Salvation Creek which I loved. I also read `The Heart Garden', Janine Burke's fascinating story about Sunday Reed and Heide. I bought a Yoga DVD as well so I am looking forward to starting some `at home Yoga' soon. Alan didn't catch very many fish but had a lot of fun trying. We had take away fish and chips instead :)

Holidays Yay

I won't be posting for a couple of weeks as we are going on a much needed holiday. We are taking 2 weeks off in our Caravan at our favourite spot at Noosa on the river. I don't have a laptop so I have a screen free holiday, although we do take some DVD's to watch. I also have a heap of good books, Alan has his boat and fishing gear so we are all set. This photo is me at this time last year on the little beach adjacent to the van park. This is where we watch the sun go down with a glass of wine and some nibblies most evenings :) See you on our return.

R.I.P. Bella 28.10.95 - 7.10.08

Our beautiful dog and best friend Bella passed away peacefully at the Vet Surgery last Tuesday. She had Cancer. Both Alan and I were with her at the end. We loved her so and we will miss her terribly. So many people have been passing on their sympathy and it is amazing to me how many of them, both friends and family, have been through the same experience. When I am ready I will do a photobook of her life as a keepsake. I have cried a lot this week but now is the time for us to pack her away in our hearts where she will stay forever. We always used to say to her - Bella `you are the best dog in the whole world' and to us she was. Bella you taught us so much about loving and life, thank you for sharing your `almost 13 years of life' with us. It was a great privilege.

A Birthday Brekkie

Yesterday our family all met up for a birthday Brekkie at Dicky Beach at a great restaurant called `Bucket and Spade'. They have an excellent Brekkie menu and gave us all a complementary glass of Bubbly to begin with. What a great way to start the day. Alan had the `big Brekkie' and it was certainly man size. Afterwards we went for a walk along the Boardwalk at Caloundra to Kings Beach and we had an ice cream. All in All a great day. I really love it when our family all gathers to celebrate, whatever the reason :)

Happy Birthday Alan

We had a wonderful day yesterday celebrating Alan's 68th Birthday. We went to a great little cafe called MoonDoggy's at Noosaville for lunch with Alan's brother Geoff and Julie and then we all walked along the river bank. It was a beautiful day. Later on when we got home we celebrated with a few drinks with some good neighbours and we had some Bubbly. All in all a great day. Hard to believe our Noosa holiday starts soon, we can't wait to be out on the river in our boat and I think we'll be going back to that cafe - they make wonderful healthy freshly squeezed juices.