Winter Walk to Lesmurdie Falls

On a spur of the moment this morning, Kate and I threw some clothes on and headed to a place we love but haven't been for ages - Lesmurdie Falls, which is just a five minute drive from our house. Ella wanted to stay home and pack to go to a friends and Phil wasn't well, so just the two of us set off. It was lovely up there after all the rain, and quite a few walkers as well. Kate had no knee pain and she forgot her knee support. It was great getting back to the thing she loved!

Out the back

The winter garden has been growing well. We pick some beans and snow peas nearly everyday. Cherry toms too, although there aren't any ripe right now, there are a ton that will be soon. There are lots of flowers on the capsicums, so I am expecting a pretty good crop. The kale is being used nearly everyday (it's a superfood!) that I think I need more than two plants. The guinea pigs get a little bit each day too, which they love. We are getting through the lemons, especially with 2/4 sickies in this household, so there are honey and lemon drinks being made. Silverbeet is plenty, some for us, some for the chooks and a bit for the guinea pigs.

When the rain tumbles down in July ...

Kate's Party

7 girls, Bounce, Maccas for tea, Sleepover, games, cake and lots and lots of noise :) What a lovely mix of school and dance friends! Total success!

Bathroom Renovation Part One

We finally got around to getting the vanity installed today, only 2 months after we bought it! It was a big job as the copper pipes had to be relocated to allow for double basins, so it took a couple of guys almost 6 hours. But they did a fantastic job, I'm so thrilled. Glad there is no room for any clutter on the top, everything must be put away!

Photos from the week

I scored these gorgeous flowers for free today as they had no barcode! Awesome!

Cuddles with Gordon

Birthday pavlova

We decluttered and cleaned Ellas room late into the night

There are plenty of fresh veges being served

Hanging out together with new beanies

fancy new birthday shoes

and sparkly Slumbies

enjoying some winter sun

Ella and Ruby

I picked up these at the end of the day for $1.49!!!

Something serious going on??

How True ...

Thirteen

Today our Kate is 13!

Thirteen!!

On one hand it feels like yesterday we welcomed her into our World, on the other hand the time since she was born 13 years ago seems like a different life altogether, as it seems like forever since we lived in New Zealand.

And yet here she is, thirteen years later, making her mark on the World. She has her own style, her own quirkiness and it's wonderful to see it unravel.

She's a delight!

She's fun to hang out with.

She's full of love.

She is a calming influence.

We are very proud of all her achievements.

Happy Birthday Kate! xxx