A tad late for a Mother's Day posting

But I completely forgot to post this beautiful photo of my granddaughter Jorja.  She was soooooo pleased with this book she found at her local library she had to bring it to show me.  She said "it is so like you Nanna, but of course you're not a turtle"!!!!!

We don't 'do' Mother's Day in my household.  It has always been about the family being together - especially now as we don't all live in the same area.  Albeit only a maximum of 1.5 hours drive, but with everyone's commitments re work hours, kid's commitments etc.  BUT I do love a lovely bunch of flowers - these roses are stunning - a beautiful orange with slightly pink on the edge of the outer petals.  Never seen this colour of rose before.  Maybe someone can tell me the name, please.

51 Weeks to go......

that is, to next Christmas! 

It is a tradition is most country towns in Australia for Santa to visit the suburbs via a Country Fire Truck - just to make sure all the kids are home and still being good!!  This one was parked outside my home and he visited the park next door to me.  I didn't know there were this many people who lived in the streets where I live!!!!

 

And, of course we have to put out the lettuce and carrots for the reindeer, with Fraser supervising his older sister Jorja.  Note, this year, one plate, not 7 that she put out last year!!!!

What a year it has been!  Settling in to a new home and getting to know the area where I'm now living.  Plus a myriad of other things that have kept me occupied and not being able to get much sewing completed or blogging as much as I would have liked.

In November we had my niece's wedding on the beach at Point Addis, which is near Anglesea, Vic.

It is nearly time for my 'word' for the next 12 months.  This year I have quite a few that I could choose from - just have to find the appropriate one for MY year. Will follow up in the next few days.

Take care,

Joy