Somersby Falls

      


In the September school holidays, we had a few days up at North Avoca, meeting Zia's new baby Luisa, aka Lulu.  

On the drive up and back, every time we drive past the Somersby turn off, I always talk about the lovely waterfalls that are there and how I enjoyed spending time there when I was younger.

So this year, on a very hot day and also on a whim, with the pet mice we were minding in the boot - we drove to the falls and had the most wonderful afternoon there.  It was such a hot day that we ran back up to the car and grabbed cossies and back down we headed.  It was still as lovely as I recalled and I hope you remember it as fondly as I do and I am sure we will visit again.

Perche??

I have created this blog for our little family.  Fingers crossed I will keep at it.

For my Angelchoplets and Jappajappajuju, you bring us such joy  - I LOVE YOU xoxoxo

Two firsts..

My 1st first - 

Baking would have to be one of my all time favourite relaxation pastimes.  This morning I had my first attempt at Nonna's and Nanna's Cosa Dolce (in the Island slang they are pronounced Cosa Dusha).  The literally translate to 'something sweet'.  Nanna used to whip these up on a weekly basis and now Mum bakes them often, we always know the smell when we enter the house and unfortunately it is impossible to stop at one!

I have a dodgy mix master so perhaps they were not as light and fluffy as they should be, I know a workman should never blame his tools and I did feel bad whinging about it as I imagine Nanna must have made many a batch by hand - I don't know how she did it.  

I would also have to say it is an almighty messy affair, however judging by the family's response, it was worth the effort!

From this......

to this!

My 2nd first - 

A few years ago, I planted a small rose bush in the front garden, I receive a lot of feedback about it - the odd placement and how growing roses is old fashioned and a lot of work for little reward.  

This year my David Austin's have earned their keep, with the first of six roses blooming. A beautiful bright red with a yellow centre.  Cheap thrills for me, but they make me smile!