HAPPY TIMES

Yes, the little Canadians and our DD have arrived for birthdays and Christmas.

Life in the Cardinal Nest is full of excitement and the happy sounds of children...

We have been decorating the tree...

playing in the pool..

visiting the Muttaburrasaurus at Queensland Museum...

and going to the zoo to meet Australian animals...

I had the best birthday, with the whole family here in our home for the first time in years..

went out for High Tea..

and partied at home.

Mr C gave me red roses...and they are still going well despite the heat..

New linen party dress..

Sewing Sisters Christmas lunch by Delightful D.

The Sewing Sisters met for Christmas lunch..

Secret Santa has been busy...

Our daughter is very happy that the Jacarandas are still in bloom in our local area.  We love their purple gorgeousness!

Absurdly high temperatures of 41c have been threatened forecast...

Thankfully, so far it has not happened.

However, we are all in summer gear, and our visiting daughter has adopted the casual Queensland uniform of lots of white, bare legs and sandals.

It really is the only way to cope...

Have a great weekend, and keep cool..

XXXX

Good medicine

The girls from sewing came yesterday, bringing tea and sympathy, much needed since the accident.

I am working on this quilt featuring Red Cardinals - of course!

V. brought me this beautiful Red Bird from Mildura as a cheer-up present.  It worked 10/10.

The girls made up the bed for the invalid, who will be home soon,

and rearranged the china and green glass in the hutch,

beautifully.

Later my friend M came, bringing this lace scarf glamour cheer up gift:

This is the first time I have survived a major traffic accident.

Every little gesture is so appreciated, and really lifts the spirits.