I'm not sure who was most disappointed to discover our local council had cancelled Australia Day festivities at one of our favourite vantage points. Actually, I'm pretty sure it was me. The celebrations are always oodles of fun and the community spirit always alive and kicking. So when everything is washed out and a vacant mass of soggy grass is the only thing on offer, the mood is somewhat dampened too. Poor Angus suffered with the effects of yesterday's injections also. An irritating fever and hard, red lump on his little arm.
Despite the lacklustre atmosphere, we had a really nice family day together. Scott returned from his stint in Melbourne last night and it was a treat for the boys to have Daddy all to themselves again. A leisurely wander at the beach, while Scott did an ocean swim. Then a couple of keen spectators paused to watch, as a beach volleyball contest got underway. Without going too overboard on the patriotism, I do love this amazing country of ours.
We are definately blessed to live in such a wonderful country!
ReplyDeleteAt least it wasn't raining..isn't it nice to step back and be grateful for being an aussie!x
ReplyDeletewe do have a gorgeous coastline julie. it is nice if we live close enough to enjoy it lots...it looks like you do often. lovely photos of your boys, they always look like they are taking it all in and having fun. it sure is a wonderful place to live. xo
ReplyDeleteYour boys look like they are just kicking back and enjoying the moment. :)
ReplyDeleteEvery year on Australia Day my brother and his family come over and we walk down to the river. We head down about 3pm and set up picnic rugs, the kids ride their scooters and play cricket, and then when it gets dark we break out the glowsticks and sparklers and watch the sky show. This year however my brother and his family are away on holidays, so we went to the beach instead today. It was AMAZING! It was super hot (reached 38 I think) and eventually rain clouds appeared and it started raining! It was such a beautiful day, it made me miss our annual tradition of enjoying the day with our family a little bit less.
Happy Australia Day to you and yours Julie. xo
Happy Australia Day to you and your boys.
ReplyDeleteWe have every right to our 'lucky country' tag.
:-)
Just look at him rocking those sunnies! I agree, we really do live in a great country. Happy Australia Day xx
ReplyDeleteIt must have been so nice to have a home coming for hubby to really enjoy his company and spend the day together as a family - sounds like the perfect Australia day!
ReplyDeleteHappy Days J, even without the festivities!
ReplyDeleteWe skipped our plans due to the wet dirt roads but did enjoy bursts of time in the garden and lots of mud play.
Hope the sun is shining for you today.
And that my friend looks like the most Fabulous Australia Day with ALL your boys. xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely! And a very happy Australia Day to you. Glad it was a good one x
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