It's the wet season here in North Queensland, and though the rain brings thick humidity, it also brings beauty.
I love to take my camera outside just as dawn is breaking to capture the raindrops...
This little fellow had been taking cover under the large palm fronds out front...
...and you know what follows the rain, don't you?
It's a long weekend here in Australia because we're celebrating Australia Day!
I love the laziness of weekends like this. They come with relaxed breakfasts of oatcakes and fruit...
...and early morning walks with Mr E and Charlie by the marina park at The Strand.
Afternoons are spent watching the tennis and stitching a set of new designs...
...or reading and planning 'what next'?
I've also been taking time to appreciate friendship as I admire the gift that Wendy made me for Christmas. She gave it to me last week when she visited, and it's so beautiful!
(in case you want to know where you can find the pattern it comes as a kit from HERE)
To top off our weekend, sweet daughter Blossom came for dinner on Saturday evening, and whilst watching an old favourite movie her daddy had chosen for her (The Princess Bride), she began stitching a Sparrow block to send to Sparrow Ministries.
If you missed that blog post it is HERE, and to answer those who've asked, you can stitch the small block in any colour you like, or use any fabrics or threads in the larger version...
Well, I'm off to enjoy the last day of my long weekend with Mr E because tomorrow....drumroll.....he starts his new job!
My sweet man will begin his new career as a car salesman, so if you're in Townsville or surrounds and are after a 'new' used car, let me know and I'll send you his info.
This is way different to being a teacher, but he's excited and enthusiastic and hoping to follow this path with integrity giving all glory to God.
{{thank you for your prayers}}
hugs
