A special week

It's been a pretty special week for us …….. starting off with a brilliant super moon sighting early in the week ……...

 and then Abi's 7th birthday celebrations.... starting with the long desired ear piercing event …..

 … presents from distant aunties …...

 birthday afternoon tea treats (not another photo Granny!!) …..

 and celebrating a new skill (after much practice) - perfect cartwheels at last.

 Davey from London has been here for the week too - a very precious time for Maxie and Rod - but special for our whole family too. We loved our time with him this week.

 Josh and Jody hosted a beautiful breakfast for the family yesterday morning to celebrate Abi's birthday - such a happy and precious time together - the only cloud being Davey's imminent departure for the airport at 11.00am!!!

A picture of four of my favourite men ………. I only wish I had asked them to move to a more even lighting situation ……. but still a beautiful pic (to me)

 There was a feast of beautiful food (as usual) …..

 .. and Abie managed to convince some of the guests to play her current fave card game with her .....

 The "puny Uni" present especially chosen by London Ivy was a big hit....

 …. and the science behind this gift was a source of wonder!

 Abi was determined to cut the cake ALL BY HERSELF this year!

 We all found the farewells to Davey very hard …. so we were lucky that Abi asked us to accompany her on a "nature walk" after the party......

to her favourite rocky outcrop on Fadden Ridge ……. a great space to settle the emotions ……..

…… and off for a bit of kangaroo, dragonfly and bird spotting (and catching crickets). The puny Uni had to come on this nature walk too - quite a shock after all its time in grey London winter I'd say.

 There were lots of crickets to catch in this grassy patch.....

A special week indeed!