Family & Rain

Pip has been pretty much hiding under the doona in our bed all day, clearly not as thrilled as I am with ALL my family here together for the first time.

And oh what a feral day weather wise!! haha – typical!!

Michelle and her family drove off the ferry this morning early, and Mum and Dad went to pick up Rosemary and Emma off the plane at Devonport.

Just so fabulous to have them all here! The kids are excited (They have collected the eggs already) and are keen to go everywhere and collect rocks (sensible kids!)

Big bacon & egg brunch with fresh baked bread and home made sauces!!

We ducked down to the beach despite the weather just to get a bit of a taste as all my family come from landlocked areas. They need as much beach time as possible before leaving!

Then it was on to Ruby’s for a quick hello – she was home alone “Minding her own business” as everyone else was down setting up the hall.

Naturally the smartest thing to do is to drag her out in the rain to give her a birthday present.

Rosemary & Emma didn’t have time to hand-make anything but I suggested we pick up a trailer-load of super dooper compost – a mix of a special one and mushroom and she could give her that… we even put a ribbon on the trailer!!

Ruby was pretty thrilled and Rosemary took glee in telling Ruby it would now be up to me to dig it all into her garden!! 🙂

Michelle & family have made an amazing guest book for people to sign at the party tomorrow. I will get some photos soon!

And Ruby loved her shawl!! She wasn’t fazed at all by the flowers and presents coming in (haha – after all that fuss)

People have made a truck-load of food that she now can have on hand for the constant stream of people dropping in!

The new extra fridge stocked up as well!

Anyway – The big party day tomorrow! I best be off to bed! Crazy busy over here, but its totally fabulous!

Thank-you for all the lovely messages you have sent to Ruby. I will look forward to a quiet afternoon with her to read out every single one!

Cheers!