Cyclone Oswald

Well, after a long hot period without rain, we have had Cyclone Oswald. At first I was grateful for the deep, soaking rain. We had some great plays in it, riding the inflatable boogie board down the drain and sliding in the giant puddles all over the football field. But as it gained momentum, I began to feel uneasy. I didn't sleep well last night, with all the big gusts of wind. I actually was a bit scared! 

And look at our backyard this morning:

We copped it. Our poor trees. I loved that beautiful big olive tree!

So that's been a bit of excitement in the neighbourhood. And Jimmy shouted with glee, "Hooray, that's our playground now!"

But guess what happened to our friends? Their trampoline got swept up two storeys and crashed into the neighbours roof! And the neighbours are away on holidays....oh boy.

I hope you are all safe and well and Oswald behaves himself in your area!

Summer Breezes

The other night, I went outside, when everyone else was asleep. My three boys were snoring contentedly together, a jumble of limbs.  The neighbours had turned off their 4BC and staggered into bed.

It was most enchanting.

All was hushed. I heard whispering leaves, crickets and a lonely car driving past in the distance.

I felt the breeze blowing on my face and hair.

I was filled by the sight of the moon, glowing like a luminous pearl between the silhoutted leaves and branches.

And I smelt the most beautiful balmy summer perfume. It was delicious!

I went out the next day to discover the magic ingredients of that perfumed breeze. If you're a subtropical dweller, you can probably give a good guess...

Frangipani,

Jasmine,

and "Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow".

Now if only I could bottle that up, I think I'd be rich....

What does your breeze smell like?

(And no funny business, Tamara!)

Celebrating Spring: PurpleLilacMauveAmethystViolet

Spring Help for the Birds

We're very lucky to have lots of cute tiny Silvereye Finches in our garden. We thought we'd give them a little bit of softness to cosy up their nests this Spring.

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Light

In Spring and Autumn, we get a beautiful afternoon light in our house, as the sun goes down between a gap in the trees. It bathes the room in a surreal golden glow; a special, fleeting moment of light each afternoon.

Then it's over, as the sun hurries down behind the mango tree to start someone else's day on the other side of our planet. Maybe you, Stacey ;0)
Going...going...

Gone.

I love dusk. Not only is it beautiful, peaceful and a magical breath between day and night, it also means my work for the day is nearly over! It's mostly fun stuff in the evening: yummy dinner, bath, books, cuddles, boobies, songs and blessed bedtime. Then a little bit of my time! xx

It's Beginning to Feel a Lot Like ...

Spring time!

A very happy Spring to you!