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01 August 2012

Building sandcastles

It seems forever since I went away and it is so good to be back home again even though the weather has been bleak and awful since my return.  Holidays are nice but being back among my own "stuff" makes life so much simpler.   I did not even turn on the computer for 3 days and retreated to the couch under a doona to watch the Olympics.

We did get to build sandcastles and had walks on the beach.   The weather was not kind enough for swimming though although we did have some nice sunny days.


Late one afternoon the girls had a lot of fun with their father building sandcastles.  It is lovely to see them all so happy together.

On the girls  last day we had one last walk down to the beach where we again dug a moat round the sandcastle and had fun trying to rescue it from the surf.
Even the seagulls got into the act.

During the week I took the girls to see the Katy Perry movie, which they enjoyed, and there were walks down to the shops, where Georgia scored some new clothes...purple jeans and a haircut which she was so happy with.

It was all so busy, the time flew by and before we knew, it was time for the girls to return home.   Very sad for their father as he misses them a lot.
I don't know how they found us on the 22nd floor, but every morning for a few days we had these visitors coming for breakfast of apple and honey
We were even treated to the antics of some playful whales out in the ocean that was so exciting to see.

Now I really must concentrate on catching up with my Tast Stitches so I promise some photos of the results soon.

10 comments:

  1. Hey Shirley!!! What a great trip!!! I kinda want to see the Katy Perry movie myself! Did you like it??? Those were sure some large sandcastles you guys made!!! Did you know I have a granddaughter named Georgia who is 6 years old???

    I know you are glad to be back in your own castle...and man, you know I am hankerin at the bit to see your TAST stitches! I am going to try the Algerian Eye this week if I can. I may not be able to post in time, but will show you later!

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  2. The coast looks nice. No matter where you go or what you do or how much fun you are having it is always nice to get home. I agree, it is nice to be among your own things. Can't wait to see your tast samples finished. It has been so cold for stitching lately. xxx Di

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  3. Hello Shirley Welcome HOME. Glad to hear you and your grand daughters had such wonderful time together. Loved seeing the sand castles. Like you while on vacation I was enjoying watching the Olympics. Hugs judy

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  4. There are lots of nice places, but home is the best :-)

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  5. Nice to see the girls having fun Shirley, and it is great to have you back home again. I know the weather will have been worse for you at the moment. It's not a pleasant morning here this morning!! I hope you feel like doing your TAST stitches, I'm so far behind I've lost my way I think. Take care, and happy stitching.

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  6. Welcome back! So happy you had a wonderful time!

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  7. Welcome home - I didn't realise how much time had flown by. I am glad you all enjoyed yourselves, but I agree home is pretty good too. The Olympics have been great viewing, even if we are not winning gold medals. Ccheers

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  8. Hi, Shirley. As far as I can tell from your blog, you spend a good deal of time vacationing!--the only way to go...
    best, nadia

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  9. Hi Shirley, it's wonderful to see you so happy with your family! I missed you! I#glad you are back! Hugs Claudia

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  10. Making sandcastles are my most favourite thing to do when I visit the beach as well as collecting shells:) How sweet are those rainbow lorikeets to come all the way up to the 22nd floor to visit you each day:)

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