Well after a restful wet weekend I am back into my usual cleaning and house tidying routine today. The in laws flew back to the UK on thursday and we had a public holiday on friday so the kids were home and it was raining. Today is the first chance I have had to get things back in order. Cleaning really fell by the wayside with guests in the house. They spent quite a bit of time reading books or snoring on the sofa. I felt I couldn’t really barge in with the dyson blaring at full whack and ruin their peace and quiet. I am happy now the house is all back to normal. I even managed to catch up on some blogging and try a new crochet pattern, these little granny squares from Lucy’s great tutorial at Attic 24.
I did a few of these while waiting at the doctors with my my daughter. Such a great portable little project for when you’re out and about. I’m not sure what I will make yet, maybe a cushion.
We had a wet weekend which was good as we needed some rain to top up our water tank. With seven of us in the house it was dropping steadily and I was starting to worry how we’d manage during the dry season. We have more guests turning up in a couple of weeks (family of 5!) So the rain was a good thing and the tank is now overflowing. I placed a laundry tub under the overflow to catch the excess, which I will use to fill up the chicken’s water container.
It was nice to just chill out at home and enjoy cosying up watching movies and playing cards with the kids. They love the game ‘go fish’ and will play it for hours. Its easy enough for the 6 year old to play, and entertaining enough for the older ones too. No weekend would be complete without a spot of baking though, I made this yummy, sinful white chocolate and raspberry slice, gluten free. This is mine and hubby’s favourite.
On sunday we made a rare trip to the movies to see Jurassic World. I thought it was going to be awful, after the last jurassic movie sequel, but I really enjoyed it. Very similar to the original Jurassic Park movie, with some almost identical scenes, but very entertaining. You can pretty much guess from the start who is going to get eaten. The story is predictable, the lab nerds create a ‘super dinosaur’ from a cocktail of DNA selected from the scariest, fastest, smartest, meanest, biggest dinosaurs, with a few other bits thrown in. Of course this monster dino figures out how to escape its enclosure and creates havoc on the island (I’m not spoiling the movie here, its obvious from the get go). Of course there are a few raptors and T-Rex thrown in for good measure. All good family fun. We came home and had scrambled eggs on toast for dinner! Not our usual sunday fare, but it was quick and easy which suited me, and no one seemed to mind. Our chooks are laying heaps of eggs now, so it was great to use them up and eat them fresh. We had 11 eggs today, the most so far.
eggs drying on the draining board. While eggs and the nesting boxes are clean, chicken’s feet are not.
After all the cleaning and house organising today I took my daughter down to Caloundra for her gymnastics class. I did my usual walk along the coastal pathway which I can fit in before dark. Its such a nice time to be out. The light is slowly failing and the shadows are long. There are a few couples and families out walking dogs, jogging, cycling or kicking a ball around. Its a very nice way to end the day.
In this next photo you can just see a Kangaroo on the beach in the distance. I stood watching him for a while hopping along, then stopping to graze. I see him every week. Its probably not the same one but I like to think it is.
The coastal path connects Bulcock Beach with Kings beach via this boardwalk that juts out over the rocks. There are steps down to the rocks and little patches of beach where you can hunt for crabs and shells.
Kings beach is pretty much deserted, except for the odd fisherman and surfer.
It was almost dark when I got back to the car. I made a quick trip to Woollies for the groceries, picked my daughter up then headed home for dinner. Bolognaise tonight, made earlier in between the school run and gymnastics run. Just call me super mum!
I hope your weekend was a good one.
T x
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Lovely pictures, and those fresh eggs! Haven’t had a really fresh one for a while and they taste so wonderful.
Sounds like a great weekend! Glad you are enjoying the break between sets of visitors and can catch up with things a little. Sometimes you just need some time to do your thing whatever that may be don’t you. Love your new little squares! xx
Well hello, super mum! You do deserve the title. I was pulling my hair out today, staring into the cupboards, wondering what to cook. Bolognaise didn’t cross my mind but I do have one in the freezer for tomorrow. Thanks for the suggestion, saving me a few hair tomorrow 🙂 I have just been on a long dog walk, after dinner. It is so nice to get walking, isn’t it? Oh how I envy you for your chickens! Eggs are my all time favourite food. x
Wow definitely super mum! What a lovely place for a walk in the evening. I wonder whether the kangaroo went for a paddle! That slice looks so scrummy, I love raspberry and chocolate. And those eggs! What good chickens! The squares look lovely too, looking forward to seeing your cushion or whatever you decide to make 🙂
Your crochet squares are looking lovely. I think they’ll make a perfect cushion cover or bag. And that’s a really great place to go for a walk–by the seaside and with a kangaroo hopping along the beach! Just brilliant! The chocolate and raspberry slices must be extra yummy with those wonderful fresh eggs. Such good chickens! Have a nice week!
Gosh your coastal walk looks wonderful, and how cool to see a kangaroo hopping on the beach…that would never happen here 🙂
Your baking looks delicious, and your granny squares will make an awesome cushion.
Enjoy the rest of your week.