Some of our happy moments from the past few weeks…
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The 40 year reunion of our Year 6 OC class was an unqualified success! I spent eight hours(!) catching up with old friends, drank a wee bit too much, then broke out the selfie stick. We all look pretty good for 51 year olds! And yes, I had that insane manic grin on my face the entire night…
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I uncovered a 30 year old unfinished project and thought I’d have another crack at it. The tiny 18 count fabric in this kit is sorely testing my eyesight – luckily I’m (obviously) not in a rush. If anyone is interested, it’s the Allura Australian Alphabet kit – there was also a book with graphs for each individual letter (which is now out of print, but widely available secondhand)…
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Pete and I went shopping at nearby Birkenhead Point, then sat outside and ate half a kebab each in the winter sunshine…
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Small Man and I took in a 10.30am Saturday session of Finding Dory. I had to smile at how excited he was – much as he had been in 2003 when the first movie came out, but he wasn’t drinking double shot cappuccinos back then. I love that kid so much it hurts…
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Later that evening, we actually found Dory. She was glowing blue in a well kept marine tank at Wagyu House…
My nephew Bryan, the lovely Lilian, Monkey Girl and Small Man had just finished university exams, so I treated them to dinner at our favourite all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ.
Bryan’s preference for the fattier cuts led to flare ups – the kids roared with laughter every time it happened, as a worried waiter would rush over and douse the flames out with a lettuce leaf…
Monkey Girl skillfully pulled flaming bits of meat off the grill – she could get a job as a fire eater…
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Having thoroughly enjoyed the Björk show at Vivid, I booked tickets for us to see the David Attenborough virtual reality screenings at the Australian Museum in Sydney. It was great fun, although I had a little difficulty getting the focus right with my glasses (I’m very short sighted). I particularly enjoyed the First Life VR, which naturally appeals to the fossil collector in me…
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On our way to pick up cars from servicing, Pete, Big Boy and I stopped for coffee. As I was waiting at the counter, our eldest son was excitedly telling his dad about how his business was going.
Everything about the photo below makes me proud and happy – our son’s enthusiasm for his work, his eagerness to share that with Pete, and the ease with which conversation flows in our family. I never take that closeness for granted – I know what a huge gift it is…
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Happy days! I hope you’re having a good week too!
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So Happy to see your ‘happies’ !! That alphabet is extraordinary! Keep at it.
Lovely happy days, nice to see all of you.
Beautiful snippets and beautiful men in your happy days.
Y’all look great! Looks like a fabulous time!
Lovely happies – hope you have many more, Celia. x
Gosh – Pete and Big Boy are cut from same cloth aren’t they? I laugh at your story about the tapestry. My mum started one just before my little brother was born. He is now 26 and she thinks she may just get around to finishing it ; )
Your happy moments are all inspiring …Birkenhead point lovely views ,cross stitch unfinished bring them out of the closet we all seem to have one, coffee with your boys lovely we are blessed if we can connect with our children as they grow up..it gives you the warm and fuzzies …as a mum and dad you must have done something right if they want to hang out with you ?myrivercottage…?
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I like nothing more than a happy family story! There is so much unhappiness in the world and sometimes we just need to celebrate when we recognize that life is good! Reading about your happiness has made me happy, too!
I especially love the photos of your beautiful family and reading about how they make you feel. Sigh!
Sydney certainly has a lot of pearls on the string. Wonderful! And what a beautiful family you have.
Congratulations on your reunion, I skipped my reunion last year, had no interest in going. You have a beautiful family and you are absolutely right, you can never take the closeness for granted.
How lovely Celia – the selfie is such fun. I took my grandchildren to see the Ice Age movie during the holidays – actually my daughter was bitten by a tic and, undetected for a few days, it landed her in hospital for over a week – it really made her quite ill, but happily she is well on the mend now. I really, really want to see the BFG, but my grandchildren rule! Happy days:)
It is so wonderful to see your joy in your friends and family. You and Pete must be very proud og your sons. It is called good parenting.
So glad to read that you and your family are spending so much time together — and enjoying it. And I agree with the others, You two have raised your sons right.
OMG I have the same unfinished alphabet cross stitch which I started when pregnant with my first son who is now 27. I might add I’ve only got about 6 letters to go so I really should finish it but must get a magnifying glass first