what a lovely day we had

Today Tigs, Twinkle and I headed to the bush. We went to visit my friend Marina (who declined to be included on the blog!) and her two gorgeous boys. Her property runs alongside a lovely National Park. It was just glorious. Very chilly, but if you could find a shaft of light and a sheltered spot it was heaven.

flopsy, spencer and twinkle

told you the weather was gorgeous

Today was so special. We took the four children for a lovely walk in the park down to the river which was running, gently, but running nonetheless (happy Floss, you love it when I use 'nonetheless'!).

tigs with his bird-watching 'bino-clee-ars'

The park was beautiful with the Bell birds singing, magpies warbling and even the parrots up high in the eucalypts sounded good. The air felt so clean and fresh and I found myself drinking it in before we returned to the big smoke.

look at those cute boys with their matching stances. a bit of hero worship on tigs behalf!

such great boys - all of them and considering there's 7 years between the top and the bottom they get along so well.

felix almost caught doing his Zoolander impression

desperate to keep up with the big boys. lots of hair flicking to prove he was fine!

he just couldn't make it all the way with the biggies

mossy rocks

still following!

Marina and I have known each other for about 16 years or so. We did our Montessori training together and worked with each other for the most rewarding year of teaching. We'd often stay back at work until 10 at night studying, preparing the rooms that we assisted in, making materials for the children to use and learning as much as we could about Maria Montessori's method of education. There was much talking about our dreams and hopes and a healthy dose of chatting about life in general! We'd even order pizza in. Talk about dedication. I can hardly believe it was only one year that we worked together but it set the foundations for a friendship that has endured much and is strengthened even though the time between visits gets longer as life and family take over. I really value Marina and am so lucky that she's my friend.

Thanks for a super day.

xx

Apron may not make it's appearance until later in the week!