Trying to keep My Chin Up.

It was great while it lasted but the young ones have left to make their way up to Auckland to fly out Saturday. We have had a happy, fun, sunny 10 days with them and are so sad to say good bye, as they go back to the UK. BUT we have made plans....more of that in the future. So it is back to mundane routines and work around here which for me started with lawn mowing before breakfast to beat the heat.( mainy seed heads on the grass needed removing before they seed down and a general tidy up )The washings all done just the spare bed to remake.

The silverbeet is very healthy at the moment and was yummy as part of last night's dinner.

The quilting is making progress but is taking ages. About 2 thirds done now.

Some random photos taken in the last few days.

Bumble bee on Sedum.

Gallardia looking lovely

Rosehips mean it's Autumn.( on Complicata rose )

I visited these tame water birds when I had a walk on the way back from the supermarket.

D and N if you are reading an email with photos will be there soon.

Today I am a Mum trying to be brave, but also a mum very, very thankful that my J has found such a lovely partner to live with , love  and travel with in the future.( they intend returning to NZ at the end of 2011 ) After 2 years they are still happy to be together, so long may it last for them ( sniff sniff )