...i've read more than a few posts this weekend about the weather..
...i came in briefly between the *burning rays of sun* to have a beer with a few of you...
...{ & yes i am still in ol'blighty!}...
...you see...i'm australian...
...you see...i'm australian...
...& in australia...when the *sun* comes out...so does the bbq & a beer...
...& when an australian is in britian & the sun comes out as it did this weekend...
...the whole family just has to celebrate...
...my plan this weekend was to *be present* with all the things we chose to do...
...my plan this weekend was to *be present* with all the things we chose to do...
...to *be present* with the kids & ritchie...
...to really enjoy our weekend back together again...
...no sneaking off to sew...
...no sneaking off to sew...
...or make do & mend...
...or to while away the hours reading brilliant blogs...
...but to just *be present*...
...but to just *be present*...
...front & centre...
... with our life here in this lovely village...
...& i have...
...& i feel like its been a weekend of *smelling the roses*...
...& the sunscreen...
...& the bbq...
...of listening to BBC 1's outdoor music festival in Bangor- North Wales in the garden...
...of singing & dancing with the kids...
...of bunting blowing in the breeze...
...of lounging on the trampoline turned into a bedouin tent for the full effect of what the brits do best...
...outdoor music festivals...
...we have freckled noses...
...we have freckled noses...
...& bbq leftovers...
...& garden beds planted with seeds...
...& tomato plants blooming...
...we have water pistols strewn across the grass...
...& wet *cossies* on the line...
...& very happy bambino's...
...& very...very....happy...parents...
...it's easy to let your mind wander back to one's sewing...
...or one's washing...or any other number of things that don't have to be done...
...but weekends should be about being *present* with your kids...
...*just being* with your partners...
...& doing nothing more than *smelling the bbq*...
...hope yours was a lovely one of sunshine & nothingness...
Hi! I'm new to your blog...i got here...and at first sight i knew...
ReplyDeletei knew i'd be following you!
what a refreshing place you have here...and the title is cute...!!
hope you'll come by and visit me soon too... I'm doing a little blog revamping myself and i'll have it just right soon enough.,
beautiful photos of the florals....i love a great show!
ciao bella
looking forward to getting to know you!
creative carmelina
great post, melissa! sometimes that is quite necessary, just to be with the family. sounds like a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteWell - here's to presents, being present and bunting blowing in the breeze!! And BLESS you!! This Aussie had the barbie out, a beer and a bloody good dance on the back lawn with the bambini as well. In spirit we are then ;-)
ReplyDeleteCouldnt have said it better myself! :) x
ReplyDeleteMy weekend was very similar to yours. It is so wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHi there. Just found you through Tina's blog. What a great place you have here. But all that talk of sunshine and BBQs on a cold rainy Canberra day...sigh!
ReplyDeleteMelissa, your weekend sounds absolutely perfect to me:) So happy you experienced such a wonderful weekend with your gorgeous family. Wishing you a wonderful week lovely girl~ Tina xx
ReplyDeleteahhhh! Beautiful sentiments and beautiful photos. Glad you had such a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteit sounds like you had a perfect weekend Melissa! We did as well, here in Ohio! We did some boating & bbq'ing, reading & just relaxing together. We also watched I Love Lucy which was a total hoot~my kids thoroughly enjoyed the antics of Lucy & Ricky! Have a splendid week! hugs, Cathy
ReplyDeleteYUM. That's all. Just, YUM.
ReplyDeleteHi - I am so with you!! This weather just blew me away; it is incredible what a difference the sun makes. I too spent the weekend thinking 'it can wait' and instead playing outside. It's a wonder how people in all-year-round warm climates get anything done! Louise x
ReplyDeleteI've been trying this too, and I'm such a better mom when I'm present with them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a reminder!
Enjoy your summer, it's around the corner!
What a timely post - I've been struggling a little lately with trying to fit in work, family, blogging and everything else, and being present and in the moment is something I'm trying hard to achieve. Love this, it's nice to know we all have the same issues. Oh, and I'd have a beer and bbq with you any day! K xx
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful post Melissa...can I please whisk myself away for a weekend with my sewing maching and have you teach me to sew?? My machine sits on a table where I see it everyday and it haunts me! Oh do I want to learn!! Love your words and your photos...here is to being present...in the moment. Happy day to you!
ReplyDeleteLets hope this weather stays..x
ReplyDeleteP.S Just to let you know I left you a little blog award/tag thing on my blog :) Drop by if you get a mo. L x
ReplyDeleteOh! Sounds like an absolutely delightful weekend! Sometimes we just have to make the decision to set everything else aside and just "be." The rewards for doing so are so great.
ReplyDeleteAnd you're flowers are too beautiful! :)
Freckles and BBQ. Being present.
ReplyDeleteLove it!
:) Jen
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that I stumbled across your blog ... I love the photographs and could just get lost in here for quite a while. I have my own children and adore looking at pictures of any and all children ... they often bring back my own memories. Your work is lovely! Also, thank you for choosing to follow my blog ... mind you I still have a lot of work and learning to do.
Take care, Barbara
can i come to australia???!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVELY photos!