Week 25

June 24th - A sunny winter's day and the view from our bedroom window is one of green grass but bare trees. I miss the summer shade of the trees.

June 23rd - We had the carpets cleaned today - very much needed! As I had to get things off the floor, I decided that I may as well re-organise my craft space and office. Looks good doesn't it!


June 22nd - The trip back to Melbourne was another good drive. I was surprised at the extent of the bushfire damage this far to the west. What really struck me was the carpet of green ... it was such a contrast to the burnt, black tree trunks.


June 21st - We headed to Wagga Wagga for an ice skate. Ella and Sophie's first experience and a tentative start didn't deter the excitement of going it alone.


June 20th - Party Day and Sophie looked so gorgeous in her Fairy Princess outfit. Her party in the park was great - lots of room for the kids to run around, yell and scream and disturb no-one! Spilt drinks and squished food wasn't a problem either!


June 19th - Travelling up the Hume Freeway is a good trip. It usually takes me about 3 and a half hours with a stop on the way to stretch my legs and get a drink. It was a beautiful sunny drive today.


June 18th - Sophie's 4th birthday today. We are going to Disney on Ice in a couple of weeks so this little present from The Body Shop is so she has something for her birthday.

Week 24

June 17th - I had an appointment at 9.30 this morning so I went to the gym early (for me anyway!) and it was still quite dark at 7.32! I must admit, it felt good to have done my circuit early!


June 16th - I haven't seen so much fog as we've been having over the past few days, in a long, long time. The fog descends early in the evening and driving is quite a task. Our weather is really changing!


June 15th - There's nothing like a bowl of hot porridge on a cold, cold morning. It not only warms me up, it fills me up. Goldilocks certainly had the right idea!


June 14th - We headed out early this morning to go into the city for a seminar (too early for a Sunday morning) and these four hot air balloons were gracing the sky above us. They are amazing how quickly they travel and they looked majestic in the blue sky.


June 13th - Inundated with junk mail! Is it just my imagination or are we really getting more and more in our letter boxes? There were so many here today. Where is the paperless culture we are supposed to be getting!


June 12th - We had been told about this wonderful Boutique Brewery right near our place and after a meal at the local club we decided to check it out ... what a vibrant little place ... and for someone who really doesn't like beer, it was a really nice drink!


June 11th - I love fresh flowers and it's been ages since I had them in the house. These lilies are the most vibrant pink colour and they smell divine! I must do this more often, the house feels great with fresh, colourful flowers!

Week 23

June 10th - Getting up at 6.30am for a Rotary Breakfast was worth it as we had John Michael Howson as the Guest Speaker. He is a lovely man who knows how to entertain!


June 9th - I saw this beautiful, vibrant rainbow on the way home from lunch in the city. I had to find a safe spot to park so I could photograph it - by the time I did, most of it was gone.


June 8th - Our 18th anniversary and we went to the Dandenongs for a late lunch. We ended up in Olinda in a great restaurant cafe with an open fire ... just as well because the hail came down and covered everything!


June 7th - More eating and drinking! Tasted some lovely reds and some beautiful cheeses at a friend's place.


June 6th - There are a mass of pigeons at one of our local shopping malls that congregate near the centre entrance and don't move for anything walking towards them.


June 5th - I have been busy making invitations to the Rotary Changeover Dinner where we will be VIP guests! Should be a busy year!


June 4th - The local TAFE College has regular dinners where the students 'practise' on the public. It was an interesting evening with students who had very little English and the food, although slow, was good (and cam in more interesting forms!)

Week 22

June 3rd - Chadstone Shopping Centre is undergoing a massive extension ... well it's actually been going over a year now ... shops keep moving spots, car parking changes constantly, roads are blocked without warning ... and I gather there is still 12 months work ahead. With about 20,000 car spaces who knows how big it is all going to be!


June 2nd - This is the book I am currently reading ... well I've actually started a Bryce Courtney book also, Fishing for Stars, but this book has been recommended to me so many times I decided to get it started.


June 1st - The cyclamen is just beautiful! It still has heaps of flowers to bloom yet. I am so rapt that I have got a second year out of it ... with a mass of flowers as well!


May 31st - Guess I've been watching too much MasterChef! Decided to bake a cake today ... a bit tricky with the old oven. It always surprises me when something turns out okay though!


May 30th - It seems like so long ago that Grace has played Netball ... holidays, wrong times, missed games ... we finally got to see her play today. Very proud! The wind was penetratingly cold though!


May 29th - I decided that I needed to streamline my exercise program. There were too many times I missed gym classes because of other happenings. So I've joined Curves - a 30 minute workout and it's all done. Feels great!


May 28th - I'm just delighted with the garden right now - it may look scruffy but I love the messy look ... and it's so green! I did some weeding last week and it felt good to get into the dirt!