FIJI ~ tropical paradise!

You know that warm sweet air that greets you when you enter the tropics?? It instantly reaffirms that “this is a good place to be!” ~ a tropical paradise!
:the sparkling glow of a winter sunrise
:the palm trees rustle in the breeze
:the infinity pool overlooking the calm ocean
:the friendly, helpful, smiling, ever present natives
:the modern spacious, comfy rooms with sliding doors opening out onto grass rolling down to the sand
:the hammock between the coconut palms
:the great breakfast selection with lots of fresh fruit
:soaking up some sun or hiding out under an umbrella
:playing with Scout in the water
:the nightly frogs using lights as their feeding stations
:relaxing on a mattress with a nice tropical drink, watching the globus sun sink into the sea
Ahhhh! That’s Fiji!!


met up with Ken and Heather!

Scout trying out the waters... Along the beach
the Island where Tom Hanks was filmed in Castaway!
Awaiting the Bula Bus!

Scout all dressed up for an evening out... Scout loved the nightly firelighting ceremony...the drums, the fire, the excitement!!
Visitor at our door!
"Seaspray" sailboat cruise we went on.
Us on the sailboat!
Sunset!

Sunrise...view from our doors. Coconut palm from the hammock!bottom 2 doors on the left housed us.
Night flare lighting a coconut palm with the full moon behind.

I'm Finished!!

Seventeen little quilts later....I am finished sewing Hug Rugs in memory of my mother. It has been a very theraputic exercise...there are still her white hairs on the fleece jackets that became little birds...watching the birds feasting in the birdfeeder at her window was such a joy to Mom. There are buttons and pockets ~ which could be complete with tissues and toothpicks! Every square holds a memory.
Its 6 months now since Mom died, and I have such peace, knowing she is at peace. So this is MY memory quilt. I backed it with the butterfly fleece that mom used, so I made it a little bigger with an extra boarder to fit. I use it on my bed.
Its been really good working with all Mom's clothes, but I am also really glad to be finished.

Dragonfly pie!

That pie was SO yummie!! The lightest pastry that dissolved in your mouth, not to mention the delicious apples inside! Chantel loves to cook, and we love to dine! little knight in shining armour ! Scout is coming with us, and her mumma, to Fiji, TOMORROW!! We are going to the islands for a tropical holiday ~ at a resort! Meeting up with Paul and Sharon too. funfunfun

....as well as the Queen's birthday....

It is also my first born baby - Bonni Angela's birthday. She would be 35years old if she had lived. Oh what could have been!
The same day 13 years ago, Carla's little Heidi died at 17 months. She had a heart problem.
Now Geoff and Bronwyn's little Edie is turning 2!
June 9th....a day to remember.

Who's that??

Scout came to visit on Monday (holiday). She was wearing the gorgeous little outfit I bot her in France last year. Its felted wool with fun circles. She had fun trying out the masks!! - so did Grandpa!!
Hats are always a hit!

or ear muffs!

Out with Scout!

Scout seems to be growing and developing in leaps and bounds!! She loves to go to the library for story time....the best part is the craft!! cutting and pasteing! Fun at the playground too!

mamma and mini-me!

First Day of Winter!!

Winter!! We've had a couple of weeks of glorious weather ~ so perfect for the seaside. Tranquil would be a good word for describing this spot!
Beautiful sunsets
great bike riding on the wall awesome reflections

great views solitude
a lighthouse
& a drink by the river to watch the sunset.