men at work

One of the nicest things about being back in our house is actually being back in the

street with all of our great neighbours. There is a lovely community feeling, and

most of the men exercise together at ridiculously early times of the day.

I didn't realise how much I had missed it until we were back here.

We decided to have our closest neighbours in the street over for

drinks over the weekend. We had my new favourite drink - mojitos - mixed

by the family affectionately known as the Spaniards - they have lots of stamina and

scoff at the Queensland habit of being asleep before midnight. Needless to say

there were a few sore heads the next day.

they must be good for you with all that

fresh mint and lime juice

I have been back at work this week and the boys have been hard at work in the garden, starting the big job of landscaping.

boy of the house helping with the landscaping. I had a warm maternal glow

driving off to work thinking how good it was that he was helping the man of the house.

Apparently not 5 minutes later the novelty wore off ......

they both pushed through the heat and humidity to get the job done

spotted dog of course had to be in the photo! The driveway had

been cleared when I got home after work, with some pebbles

used around the pool and some around some paving

in the back garden.