Double Overnighter

We had great fun doing a whole load of things with our grandkids. It involved going to a swimming pool but sorry no photos of that. It also involved their discovery of some very old toys that our own children played with. One of these toys we got to work again with the help of fresh batteries and some superglue - a Motor-cross racer game of sorts, where a small motorbike is pulled up a steep incline and let to run down a track to simply start again (against the clock). We enjoyed this two night sleepover and have precious memories of our time together.

corn cobs for some and tuna and pasta for others

the room cooler was doing a fine job really

such concentration

a mask from Savers Thrift Store

guess who

yes

what a Savers find this was

Stopping for a Splash

We had planned to stop at Warrandyte, where the road crossed the Yarra River, for a picnic. This went well and the kids enjoyed the water for a few hours. While our car cooked in the car park we managed to find a shady spot with grass just by the water. So even though it was going to be tough getting back into the car the space we were in was memorable and fun.

friendly ducks

Jet on a friendly rock

Can I feed them?

picnic time on the grass, blanket or even in the water

Overnight Start

We drove to Gembrook to pick up the three grandkids for a double overnighter. They three kids were pretty excited about coming to stay with us. Bec and Gord were keeping their options open on what they do in time without their kids. Because these days were all going to be over 40 degrees plans had to be flexible. Because we were stopping at a swimming hole on our return journey Bec made sure the young ones were all covered with sun block.

Nice seeing Piper playing on the piano once Ma's

Using a leg as a swing...

The man of the house and some natural dyed fabric

It was pretty tough to have to stop on such a hot day. They're working in unsafe heat!

Thirty-Sixth

We had a very special 36th anniversary. We did it all in Carlton starting with a breakfast at Brunetti's Cafe and finishing there. In the middle we browsed Readings Bookshop for hours, found a nice card for us, and saw a movie. Later in the day we spent time with our friends: Peter to Allan's, and Barb to Yvette's. Big day, relaxing day.

Our very appropriate card

Having turns writing in it

Our exploding chilli sauce bottle at home. We did not know it had fermented, so it was a red bubbly experience to mark the year

Our movie: The Railway Man

Our cuppas

Church Play

While the grownups extended their morning tea time within the church, many kids drifted outside to play and our grand-kids also. St Andrews Brighton is a huge church and has an impressive semi-enclosed courtyard with a very nice undercover pathway round to the original church. Though there were other kids present, these are some chance pictures showing at least what Piper and Jaz did to while away the time.

Infant Baptism

Last Sunday we went to St Andrew's Anglican Church in Brighton to witness an infant baptism. This has become such a rare event for us who are members of a church that espouses adult baptism only. It remains a special celebration. Our friends the parents of Gemma renewed their commitment through the baptism to bring her up in the faith in order that it may be confirmed by her by her own volition. The remaining pics are random ones of family, grand-kids and friends on the day.

Urban Sketching

Towards Melbourne City from Federation Square

Peter has joined a Facebook group called Urban Sketchers and has made an effort to produce at least one sketch a week to post on the group site. It has been an exciting beginning for Peter getting back on the so called bike and riding it again with the pen. So far it is just a black pen nothing extra.

In Federation Square on the same day

On the Whittlesea bus going home

Lygon Street, Brunswich, up opposite a park

Langridge Street, Collingwood

Azurea Cafe, University Hill, Bundoora

Caulfield Park, Caulfield, Melbourne

Stables Shops Courtyard

Alexandra, Victoria, main street

Sth Andley St, Brunswick