Monthly Archives: September 2014

Surprise Surprise

Posted on September 21, 2014 by leonor

Your birthday doesn’t always makes you feel ‘you’re on top of the world‘ but beautiful sunrises, walks on the beach and good friends always do. *That includes family too, of course.

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Fantastic Miss Fox

Posted on September 14, 2014 by leonor

Last friday Leonor’s school celebrated Roald Dahl day and invited the kids to dress up as their favourite character. We had this cute mask and quickly fashioned the rest…    

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Our ‘Kitchen-Garden’. Here we go (again)…

Posted on September 12, 2014 by leonor

It has been said that nature and spring are at work in the garden but the ‘kitchen-garden’ it’s another story. Only work and commitment will produce tasty results. I am a beginner but I know that much. I also know that our large garden has … Continue reading →

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Little Bird Watcher

Posted on September 11, 2014 by leonor

Beyond the usual blackbirds, sparrows, robins, finches and song-thrushes we have loads of fantails and kingfishers in our garden. During the winter we have had daily visits of a couple of Tuis which Leonor named as Bella and Clover. They are … Continue reading →

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Two Daft Punks

Posted on September 9, 2014 by leonor

Dear friends and family, meet Meg, Leonor’s new friend. She’s got our backs went we are both working. Queridos amigos e familia, apresente-vos a Meg, a nova amiga da Leonor. Ela cuida dela quando estamos ambos a trabalhar. VIDEO: http://vimeo.com/103193694 password: … Continue reading →

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Spring is here

Posted on September 1, 2014 by leonor

Regardless of which is the official day for the beginning of Spring (down under the 1st, 21st or 22nd of September), the first blossoms are out. After driving out this morning we spotted some white and pink. Later I headed … Continue reading →

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