AND IT STARTS

 SMILES.

They have started.  And I really love seeing them.

ABOVE:  The first people I have seen stop and admire the tree and picket fence.  They thought it was gorgeous.  

I don't think there will be another addition for about a week now.  I want to spend as much time as possible with Mike, Joyce and Keera while they are here.

ABOVE:  Summer.  

The only thing missing is ... watermelon!

Must get some.

Here's a few more photos from yesterday:

ABOVE:  Lacy wanted a bigger handbag, so I gave her one I no longer use.  I do believe she loves it.

ABOVE:  She in turn handed hers on to Keera... who was just as thrilled to have it.

And her pocket money quickly got put in it.

ABOVE:  I'm so relieved we bit the bullet and invested in some outdoor furniture for this area.

It is just so neat to be able to sit and all be together, chatting and spending quality time together as a family.

ABOVE: Liam took a real shine to his Uncle Mike.

ABOVE: Very sweet photo of the two of them.  Mike said later on "Man that boy can talk!".  😆😅😂

ABOVE:  THIS... this is what makes me smile the most.

My two eldest (Amanda and Lacy), and my two youngest (Steve and Mike).  

That's NOT including Brylee and Griffin in that equation.  They are our BONUS kids.

We all had such a good time yesterday.  I can't thank everyone enough for coming over and spending time with us.

So, the kids have all gone Ten Pin Bowling somewhere.  We are just hanging around at home until they all come back for lunch.

ABOVE: Oh yeah,  I did that too.  Once it's dry I will show ya.  

I have enough paint left in the little pots to make another, smaller one this afternoon too.  Yaaa.

Stew went out to the garden to pick some fresh salad veges for dinner.

He came in declaring that we have a 'Sexually Deviant Bird' in the neighbourhood. 

WHAT?

Like what the hell do you mean?

And his reply was...

" Well, it's eaten out a whole tomato".

O . M. G.  

MEANWHILE... we have thunder and lightening all afternoon!  Still waiting for the torrential downpour.

No swimming today.  It's a bit risky with the thunderstorm all around us.

ABOVE:  Just did a 'Swipe' ... it was rather fun.

I also have two 'Dutch Pours' drying now.

So, three paintings today.

And now... we are playing cards.  Stew is taking Keera home.  Lacy has gone home so she can have a shave... don't ask where.

The little boys are playing.

Dinner is gunna get cooked at some point!

Sausages. Smashed potatoes.  Lettuce salad.

9.40 pm and dinner is over (it was lovely), most visitors have gone home.  Mike and Joyce are kipping in the lounge tonight, mattress on the floor.

The last couple of nights they have slept at Steve and Bex's.

Tomorrow afternoon they go home. 😓😥

BUT... they will be back next weekend as it's going to be Stew's 60th Birthday then.

But for now... it's time to sign off for the day.

It has been another neat family day.