Random beauty

I wonder when you pop by to visit me do you say to yourself,

oh no, not another chook shot?! You know, I just can't help myself,

I love our crazy family of pets. Norman is such a handsome fella,

and how could you not admire his crest and feathered pantaloons?

When I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by life all I have to do is go outside

and the back yard gang make me feel better.

Inside is a happening place too, pet wise. Have you said hi to Shorty lately?

There he is, look closely, he's waving!

Bill assures me he actually does wave his little flippers if you wave at him, he is a very social turtle.

 Besides being all about animals this week I've also managed to actually complete a bunny!! Woo! It's been a while.

This little ballerina was an order for a lovely girl who is turning 12 this week. I do hope she likes her. I'm so happy with the way she turned out, although that tutu was a little bit of a drama! So fiddly..

Speaking of beautiful girls, I had fun with Sunday yesterday, getting her outfit ready for Arts Night at school.

She was playing Red Riding Hood's mum, and looked so cute in her flowery apron. Arts Night went really well. Sunday & Rosie did group songs and plays with their classes, Lucy sang with two friends and Billy played his original song, Snow Cap.

I was so proud of them all. It was also great hearing the other kids play their individual pieces, and watching the senior room do Thriller was amazing! 

What are you up to today? I'm working through my list...hopefully I'll get to tick off a few things. Is your life a bit crazy and hectic sometimes? Mine feels a bit like that lately. In amongst it all though, I love the way this life of ours is full of random beauty and precious moments. I guess it's just a matter of making sure you stop and find them. 

Hope you find something special in your Wednesday,

much love & see you soon xo

Shorty & the Rain Dance

This morning it was blue skies all the way as we drove to Ballarat. I love the drive through the green & tan fields under the big country sky.

We were on a turtle mission. Bill has been saving up and waiting & wishing for his turtle for a couple of years now. And today was the day!! I was pretty excited too, having had a turtle when I was little and loving him so much. At the pet shop we looked into the tank at the little turtles swimming & sunbaking on rocks and then...suddenly...there he was!!!

Shorty!!

He seemed to blink in a kind of 'hi there' way, and soon he was in a container and heading home with us. Bill is one happy fella and we're all a bit in love with our newest family member. He is so tiny. About the size of a fifty cent piece.

After getting him settled at home the lights and power suddenly went out. The sky became dark and the biggest thunderstorm in ages arrived. I don't think it's rained since New Years Eve.

Sunday started the rain dance...

...Lucy joined in &

they twirled, and whirled in the rain.

Rain, glorious rain!

Do you remember dancing in the rain when you were little?

Well we're all snug & dry now and the power is back on. Our garden is breathing a sigh of relief as it's been so dry lately. The ducks and chooks were pretty happy too.

I'm off to read some more of this fantastic book. I'm loving it. Set in Melbourne by award winning author, Joan London, it's a really enjoyable read. Hope you are snuggled up too, getting ready for the week. Have a happy one xo