Sunday, May 26, 2013

Catching Up

 Remember back when it was Easter? Well, yeah, I pretty much haven't blogged since then so beware the onslaught of outdated posts. I am still not over the thrush demon but am no longer in searing pain while nursing so I hope to play catch up this week (including our fabulous visit from some fabulous grandparents!)

For starters, I put on the church Easter party again and figured I'd post some pics in case you're  in need of ideas next year.


 I will say it was fun to put all this together. These smelly eggs were a hit - just a dab of essential oil (or Vegemite) on a cotton ball inside those eggs that have holes and they have to try put them in the right place. Harder than it sounds.


 And of course there were the perpetual Easter egg hunts in the back yard...
Easter treats from home - oh the delights!
 And as always, the Embassy put on a good show.
 The kids love those parties they get to bring a friend too. Fun to spread the love.


Summer was tentatively pleased to see the Mall Bunny wandering around the food court. And his "helper"?



 The school put on the annual Easter hat parade (Sums couldn't keep off that stage) and Will participated in a very well done Stations of the Cross reenactment as well.


And remember when it was St. Patrick's Day? Yeah, we got a visit from the little guys.

green eggs and ham smoothies

Monday, May 20, 2013

Vegetation



I'm no botanist but there are just a ridiculous amount of fantastically beautiful flowers, shrubs and blossoming trees around here. I'm sure every country has its uniquely impressive flora and fauna, but I am sure enjoying these ones that are at least unique to me.

PS - still in the throes of battling thrush...huge backlog of posts I'm hoping to get to, stay tuned.




spied these at the ENT the other day

we're calling these Truffula Trees








 This thing is amazing. My friend has I think 3 of them hanging off her patio walls.




 One of my favorite things is how so many bushes and plants have multicolored blooms.



 And there all just so chock full! Some hardly leave any room for the green.

the "poo ball tree"