Holidays

Finnish traditions on Christmas Eve with family. Done.

Seafood lunch on Christmas Day with family and friends. Done.

Kids' excitement and joy with new toys.

A bit of shopping.

A bit more of sewing and ideas.

All done.

This view is from our couch. In a horizontal position.

Afternoon naps and no rush. The best thing.

Separation anxiety

This week Popeye had his first day in daycare.

A BIG DAY for mummy.

My tiny "big boy" in the wide world all by himself.

It was like somebody was squeezing my heart in their hands the whole time.

I got rewarded though.

Lots of kisses when I picked him up.

And now he's got fever...

It's all happening here

In Scarbs, my neighbourhood.

Hot Friday afternoon and they are setting up for a concert.

Couldn't really find a place with more beautiful views.

Living here is like a box of chocolates,

you never know what you're going to find.

I love it.

Birds & worms

Poor worm.

Little fingers were not disgusted by it at all.

In fact the little fingers almost took it to the little human mouth.

The blue wrens got fed as well.

Wine master

It's all dry.

Except for the grapevines.

They are bright green.

And need a lot of care.

Wine master here checking out the situation.

One jarrah down

The days in the sleepy countryside are full of action.

A 30 meters tall jarrah came down today. 

One loud crack and a thump.

The foliage was marinating in the hot sun on the ground.

A beautiful eucalyptus perfume wafted all around. 

I wish we had a sauna here.

Local curiosities

The local police station in the country.

And the sign in the foyer of that police station.

Makes you wonder...

At least the library was beautiful and brand new.

I could easily spend more time there.

Sitting and reading. Staring out into the bush and creek.

The main street of this little town

is a great place for chance encounters.

I met a friend from the city there

among others.