End of week.

What a week. Already finished the first week of July. Can you believe it? At the beginning of every month I will ask my a patients, "Can you believe it's already (insert date)"? We're half way done 2007. Amazing. I think I've done a post about how fast time is going. Too fast.

But I must say this: life is good.

Sure, some things stink. Others smell really, really bad. But do I have anything serious to complain about?

The week started off with a lovely birthday brunch with our good friends Janelle and Graham and their 2 year old Bonnie. I really must do more brunches. Easy, yummy food with good friends.

Then more good friends from Melbourne arrived. Neda and Daz drove up and spent some time with us and Scaz and Robyn. Such a delight to see them and their 8 month old Jalen. Inspiring people. Full of wisdom, creativity and laughter. Thank you for support and good times.

The rest of the week just seemed to go by smoothly. Got to make cards last night with Lisa and Sharlene. We started getting together about 3 years ago once a week for a little while. Then took a couple of winters off and now get together for a night of chit chat, artwork and sometimes so baking!! Lucky for me they like to come to my house so I don't have to wonder out in the cold ( and besides Col's got our car for footy training).

This afternoon I got off work at 1 pm and then sat outside in the warm sun reading some material for a course I have this weekend. Women's waterworks. Such a good book and I intend to learn a ton so I can help women with their independence!

Then we've got a 4th of July party and a girls night out at the movies. Sounds good!!

Oh, and the photo was taken from Taronga Zoo in Sydney. What a view.

Thanks for all the comments for Colin's birthday. He appreciated it!

Photo's continued

This Sweet Pea did so well with the traveling. She was such a good little girl and look how adorable she is!!


We went down to Manly Beach for a few days and that was a highlight for all of us. Great spot just to hang out. And Heather and I got to spend a few hours at the shopping centre!!



Grandma had the knack of holding Madeline and she would just fall asleep. This photo is taken from Grandma's view of looking down at her. Grandma loved how her eyelashes were so delicate and beautiful. I couldn't agree more!


It was nice to spend time with both sides of my family now. This is Ellana and Carter at Soilders beach after a scuba dive( by my Dad, Scaz and myself) and a picnic. Another lovely relaxing day!


It was such a delight to have my Grandma come visit too. She is 84 years old and such a trooper. She was the first one up every morning and out for a walk. Every morning. She would stoke up the fire to keep us warm and would clean up in her own quiet way. Sometimes I got bossy and told her to sit down and relax!! I do hope she comes again. I've told her that I'll keep her room just for her!!



A sunrise off Manly (photo by my M0m):

My family - the beach bums!

After much anticipation (and many groans from those who have been checking my blog for awhile now), here are some photos of my family's holiday out here. It was such a good time. We spent a bit of time at the beach and just hanging out. Oh, how nice it would be to have them around the corner!!

THE COOL DUDE CARTER:

SEARCHING FOR THAT PERFECT WAVE:

MOM LOVED HAVING MADELINE IN THE BEAN WRAP:

NOTHING BUT AIR:

EVEN GRANDMA GOT TO PLAY BEACH SOCCER:

LOOKING FOR THAT SHARK (I'm not making it up):

I THINK SOMEONE DROPPED IN ON ME!:

SURFER GIRL:
(Heather caught her first wave in to get away from the shark)

CARTER'S GORGEOUS LITTLE FEET:

MY DAD FEELING RIGHT AT HOME: