Picnic Days

As soon as the sun pokes its head out on the

weekends, we have been heading straight outside

for impromptu picnics.
As I waited for our turn to use the BBQ,

TM and Elise went looking for 'treasure',

although without a treasure map - much

to Elise's distress!

Tired after a long treasure hunt!

Oh and there was plenty of dancing as well!

I used to have this misconception that

picnics needed to be elaborate affairs,

with baskets stuffed full of homemade

goodies prepared well in advance.

But I have discovered the joy

 of a simple picnic basket that can be

thrown together in 5 minutes (well maybe 10!)

Add a ball and some outside

games enjoyed in the afternoon sun,

and I usually have one satisfied toddler

and two relaxed parents.

Daylesford Get Away

I have always been a fan of Daylesford.

Mainly for the mineral springs spa center.

Last week it was the annual 'golden week'

holiday (1 week of consecutive public holidays)

in Japan, which meant, we were able to take a few

days off from work.

With Forest (our dog) and Elise in tow,

we headed to Chestnut Daylesford

(a boutique get away stay perfect for the 3+1 of us!)

The hostess, kindly allows dogs to stay inside the house.

And Elise slept on the generous sized leather couch.

The property had a very comfortable bed, kitchen and...

spa bath in the living room!

(It got a very good work out, trust me)

We were even allowed to pick the lovely tomatoes

from the vine in the garden.

The view from the garden was lovely.

Smokey chimneys, mountains and autumn foliage.

The two younger ones seemed considerably worn

out as we headed back home to Melbourne.

So did I! Somtimes I think you need a holiday

after a holiday...

Slept Like a Baby Last Night!

I received a massage gift voucher for my
birthday which I finally used yesterday.

It was lovely, starting with a foot spa
and leg massage.

Not in the most beautiful of locations,

but my therapist Andria was really lovely

and needless to say the massage

was amazing.

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