Inspiration

Today my amazing parents celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary. Elizabeth and I had the joy of spending the morning with them in Toowoomba and had the most delicious lunch at a restaurant called the Cube Hotel.

They do this amazing steak, that is brought to you raw on a 400 degree Hot Rock Grill and you cook it yourself - just the way you like it. Elizabeth who has been struggling with meat in recent months, devoured her rump steak in a matter of minutes and then we indulged in a Cold Stone dessert. Ice-cream, strawberries, chocolate sauce, marshmallows, chocolates and other yummy dishes. It was divine.

This post however, is about two very special people - My Mum and Dad - Brian and Dorothy.

Forty-nine years together isn't about all the things you have done, places you have lived, dramas you have survived, fights you have had . . . It is about the sharing of dreams, and living them. Sharing of sorrows and helping each other every day. It is about the love and example you give to your children and the world around you.  It is about caring and kindness. But most of all it is about each other.

 Mom and Dad are wonderful, At nearly 73 and 68 . . .  they have more enthusiasm for life and energy than most teenagers. I find them inspiring and wonderful. Although I have learnt all the lessons and heard all the stories, to sit back and hear them again as they tell them to my children now . . . is the greatest gift in my life.

So to you both, I love you.  I thank you for my life and I wish you both many more years together.  Next year is the big 50 and we will celebrate in style.

Girls night out

Tonight Elizabeth, Sarah and I went out to dinner at our local 'Thai Temptations' - it was such a relaxing evening - just the three girls, chatting and conversing.

I love spending time with my daughters; we share and laugh and enjoy time together.

Thank you for your beautiful friendship.

Farewell Boys

The two beautiful men in my life are heading away.

Matt left this morning for a 3-day Biology camp at Hastings Point, NSW and Ivan head overseas tomorrow for a 2.5 week trip.  I am missing you both already.

Be Safe both of you and come home soon.

Jailhouse Frog

Last night this lovely Green Tree Frog decided to jump on Matthew's back. He (Matt) got such a fright and the poor frog, wasn't much better. He then tried to escape, only to find refuge inside Cleo's outdoor cattery (luckily, she wasn't in it).

 I ran for my camera and managed to get these great photos of our 'prisoner'.  He stayed still for ages, before making his escape into the bushes.

 Earlier on in the evening, Sarah had been attempting to feed the Butcherbird by hand. She sat patiently on the ground encouraging these beautiful birds, with bits of meat.

 I managed to capture this beautiful photo of her watching the birds in the tree. So still and serene - what a Princess.

 The reason we were all outside, was that Mum and Dad had found this amazing 1 litre can of German Beer, for Dad and Ivan.

 It took two hands to lift the mug and Dad's face says it all.  What a lovely Autumn evening.

Monday Morning Mayhem

Well not really - in fact not at all. 

Public schools started back today, but Sarah and Matt have another couple of days off, so we all had a lie-in and enjoyed our rest. It was also bliss going out to the shops without the crowds of kids and the carpark full. Matt and Sarah had lunchtime hair appointments, but other than that a lazy day.

Wednesday Matthew is off for a 3 day Biology excursion and on Thursday Ivan is heading overseas for 2 weeks, so Thursday night it is just us three girls - a movie night - I think!

Day out in Nature

Ivan and I enjoyed a wonderful morning out in nature today.  Here are some of the great photos that I took.

Boardwalk through the trees

A few relaxing photos in the sunshine

 Ivan and I both decided we needed to hug a tree to reconnect to nature, and this was such a lovely tree.

 A perfect bench on the bend in the path, we had the whole reserve to ourselves, it was so peaceful and silent.

 This little overgrown pond was full of frogs, which although we couldn't see we could certainly hear.

 And lastly a couple of great tree photos, what a perfect morning followed by lunch together - Aaah!

BLOG REQUEST

Hi everyone,

Vesta has been on strike and neglected.  Reasons - hmm - not sure!

Have enjoyed a wonderful Easter weekend - blog and (almost) Facebook Free and away from the pressures of writing, but I must admit have struggled with inspiration. Also, I guess, I am not sure who is reading of if anyone is even interested anymore.

But . . . here is an update.

The Creators is finished - ready to be sent off the the Publishers next week - doubts and concerns have rushed in, but am still going to send it off.

Life has been busy with children over the holidays and I am been adicted to the entire series of The West Wing - Ivan and I finally finished Season 7 last night - that is all 154 episodes. Just wonderful.

Other than that life is good - will try and get back into the swing of things and writing regularly - so stayed tuned or tune in again.