Spring cleaning

Today hubby and I did a big clean around the house 

I did windows he pressure cleaned the house 

And we both worked on the deck 

Still haven’t finished 

But we did make a huge dent in the job 

Once we finish cleaning we will need to oil the deck 

But for now I’m resting 

I’m taking meds 

And I’m going to be in bed early 

Oh my but I hurt! 

See ya xx

Bah humbug

Usually I’m all bah humbug. 

In the past it was just money we didn’t have 

And then the kids were older 

And then I just didn’t have the energy with a chronic illness 

But I have friends who love Christmas and dianne, who I meet at swimming, really really loves Christmas 

And she offered to help me do it all 

So I finally said. Ok lol 

This is usually all I do  plus a wreath on the front door 

But now I have this as well 

Looks great doesn’t it. 

They’re not on. But there is 1200 lights on it as well!

But that’s not all 

There are two like this! 

I know. 

They do look great. Especially at night with the lights on. 

2400 of them! 

So I know have three Christmas trees 

And dianne has plans for even more 

As she is happy to come and do it all 

I’m all for it. 

I really do like the decorations. Just don’t have the spare energy 

Can’t wait until Melody comes over and sees it. 

That’s how they finally convinced me 

Melody will love it so you have to do it lol 

See ya xxx

Your meal is served

This plus 

This equals 

A yummy dinner. 

I hope the sheep and alpacas enjoy it! 

See ya xxx

A different view

Didn’t get a before shot. I forgot. But this is half way. It was really really overgrown 

And here it is. With an extreme make over. 

It was getting harder and harder to get large vehicles around there without the branches scratching them 

So now we have a large open space 

I have one protea to plant in there and I’m thinking of moving an olive tree that is in amongst the other trees that hasn’t 

Done much do to not enough sun 

But for now I’m enjoying just seeing the world 

There is a small tree that was struggling. But now it has lots of room to spread and grow. 

So what do you think?  The willow will grow again and it’s usually very quick at bouncing back

But this time we will be vigilant and not let it get outta control 

See ya xxx

In the garden

Tomatoes 

Apples 

Petty flowers



Peach 

Nectarines 

Zucchini. Spring onions and beans 

Blackberry 

Raspberry 

And OMG olives! 

This tree is full. Do I thin out and if so how?

So much abundance and this is just my backyard 

Feeling blessed 

See ya xxx

The maiden voyage

Here we are all set up and ready to relax 

Took about five minutes 

So easy 

We organised our wood pile 

It was really cold that first night 

And here is everyone, except me, sitting around the campfire 

It was a relaxing couple of days 

As there was no electricity. We all had hot water bottles to keel us warm 

And lots of blankets. 

But the days were sunny and nice

It was great to just get away

Home now. Have unpacked and checked all our babies 

They have survived without us 

Thanks Mathew for looking after then while we were away 

But now. I’m having a little rest before thinking about dinner 

See ya xxxxx

More blessings

For those that are not on Facebook 

I would like to announce that my baby girl is having another baby girl of her own!

Yes Melody is getting a baby sister in May 

We are all very excited 

Mum was pretty sick at first. But she has settled down 

Thank goodness 

We cannot wait 

I’ll apologise now for all the baby spam your going to get lol 

See ya xxx