Bananas and Bay Leaves.

My neighbour has just dropped by with this large bunch of sugar bananas and bay leaves.  She has a self sustaining garden right over the fence.  Cucumbers, tomatoes, capsicum, zucchini, parsley and lettuce have been gifts from her before.

Away from the Family for a Weekend.

Our annual weekend in the mountains; my local friends made the occasion special.
Instead of just shopping this year, I decided to explore the back streets of some mountain suburbs.

We also enjoyed our highlight of cocktails and cheese at the Carrington Hotel.  A fantastic weekend.

I came home with an apple pie, some French tiles and French soap and a candle with a holder.  So pleased.  Refreshed and happy to be home.

Some lovely welcoming cards/flowers/hugs at home and husband E had outdone himself with washing windows and many other jobs.  8 year old daughter had built a wooden aeroplane as well.  I had left everybody with a 'pillow present' before I left home and a note for each child.

Autumn and Winter Craft/Mending Morning.

Today was the first craft/mending morning that I hosted at our house.  I hope to have these through Autumn and Winter, one morning a month.  Ladies can bring their knitting, crocheting, cross stitch or mending or anything else that can fit into a lap.

I managed to sew some Girl Guides' badges onto a sash for 11 year old daughter.

Lots of chat too.  We missed some friends this morning but hope to see them another month.

Easter at the Caravan.

The Easter weekend at the caravan.  Shell craft and communal cricket games.  Also the beach, an overnight visit from grandparents, Easter egg hunts, commuting to church for Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
He is Risen.

The Annual Bunny Cake.

Our annual Easter present was delivered by Aunty L last week.  We enjoyed it on Easter Sunday.  She had made the carrot using a dried apricot!  8 year old daugther was especially thrilled.

Palm Sunday.

As we reflect on the week ahead, the steps that Christ took for our salvation.

Autumn.

I love Autumn.  However.
14 year old son is home with a cold.  In bed or finding sunshine on the deck.  I saw some red leaves today.