Investing in family

Remember I told you all we bought a second hand caravan for the kids to use if they want to 

Go camping at the farm. 

Well I finally got some photos to show you 

Hubby put it up while the sun is out to let it air out a bit 

I haven’t been inside but I think it needs a wipe down with some fresh smelling cleaner 

Apparently it was sold off by a person involved in a nasty divorce, and it had been sitting 

Closed up and not used for a while 

As you can see the beds are at each end and pull out. 

To pack it all away they slide back into the van and the lid comes down 



We had one very very similar when our kids were little 

We spend manny weekends away in it. 

I hope my kids enjoy it with their children 

Now I’m off to keep working on the crochet blanket. I’m going to need a few for in here 

Winter

We have had a return to winter weather 

It’s not great on achy bodies. But we just get on and get going 

This morning was cleaning day. I got the house ready for the lovely cleaner to come and give the whole house a once over 

Then Trixies groomer arrived to made Trixie beautiful 

After all that. I’ve settled down in front of the lit fire and continue to work on the blanket 

It’s coming along nicely I think 

I’ve got lots of purples and pinks I’m using up 

This is made in wool. So it’s really warm 

I’ll be resting the rest of the day. 

Ready for act two tomorrow. Toddlers are so very active and full of energy lol 

Anastasia day

My poor little lamb was not well over the weekend 

Her mummy stayed home Monday to look after her but on Tuesday she was sent home from daycare because of a spike in temperature 

So today we had an extra Ana/ grandma day 

She asked for crackers for her lunch so that’s what she got. As well as cheese and apples 

All went well and hopefully she will be good at daycare tomorrow 

Friday is a normal day at grandmas 

Fingers crossed it’s nice weather so we can at least go outside to play 

Hodge podge

Today we have a little bit of everything 

Flowers 

Seedlings coming up 







Cattle coming home 





Dam reefs coming back. I might try cutting them and covering them in salt   Might dry them out and kill them especially in their open wound. So to speak 



I’m slowly coming to the realisation that swimming isn’t helping me any more. It’s making my back worse. I have to stop and get out of the pool because the pain is getting bad while I’m in the water. That’s never happened before. 

I’ve bought this cushion and it’s really helping me while sitting at night watching telly. 

I used to use lots of pillows and cushions. This isn’t moving and seems to be a better choice 



I did swim yesterday and was up all night with pain. I gave it a miss this morning just because I was just too tired. 

So if I’m needed I’ll be out here. Enjoying the warm breeze and working on my blanket. 



I’m sad to think I’ll have to give up the pool. 

I’ve made lots of friends and it’s fantastic for mental health. 

I’m still deciding on what I’ll do. But for now I’ll go when I can and not put pressure on myself 

That’s all I can do for now 

Admitting defeat

I’ve been trying to not crash or get sick. 

But the weeks of being very productive have finally caught up with me. 

I’m currently sitting up in bed, listening to an audiobook and working on a new blanket I’m making for camping 

I even had to skip art! 

I’m going to use up all my pure wool not following a colour pattern. Just 

Mixing them up. It’s a simple pattern that looks good in just a plain colour 



I’ve got all the half balls out which i will use in between that burgundy you can see 

I’ve got a few balls of that. 

We have purchased a second hand pop top that the kids can use if they want to go down and camp at the farm 

We had one similar as our first van. They’re perfect for young families. The beds pull out at each end. 

We slept in one. And the kids in the second one. 

So I now need blankets to keep them warm

I’ve still got lots of tea towels so a few quilts will be made and put into the van as well 

At least I can keep busy even if I’m stuck in bed. 

Early start

Woke up this morning and decided I’d get stuck into my chores 

Bed striped and hung out by 7.30

Then I popped next door to get some cactus potting mix and some pots. My Christmas cacti needed repotting 



He had different coloured cacti so I got two more. 

A purple and a white. To go with my two red ones 




As usual I couldn’t resist some Nick nacks for the garden. The girls love exploring and finding them all 





All potted up and watered in 

For now I’ll leave them here. Once the really hot weather arrives I’ll move them deeper into the sitting area to stop them burning 


Miss Bella. Having a sticky nose. 

She’s never far way when I’m working 



Next job will be to clean and reseal this table. 

Lots of moss growing on it after the long winter 

 I need to do a Bunnings run to get the sealant spray 

Always jobs to do in the garden 

Sunny days

I had a sleep in this morning. I’ve not been sleeping well at night. 

I really needed the extra sleep this morning 

It’s a lovely sunny day today. I really wanted to attend to this little corner of the yard. 

The beds were all overgrown with weeds and needed clearing 

Hubby came over to give me a hand   I just can’t bend or get down on the ground to do the lower beds 



In just under an hour we were done 

This area looks much better now 



I harvested enough for our dinner tonight. Which I’ve already made. A spicy mince meal I concocted 

I’ve watered the veggies that are still growing 

And topped up a few areas with a  compost mix 

They’re now ready for what will be planted next 



And finally some irises are starting to come through 



Washing is on the line drying in the sunshine 

I’ve got my free vitamin D for the day. 

So now I’ll rest. 

I’m exhausted. Definitely out of practice I think