Summer finally arrived a few weeks ago in our little corner of the world. Daylight saving, which had seemed a little odd mixed with cold weather, has now given us extended warm evenings, and if we're lucky a sea breeze makes its way through our valley. Odd, I know, considering we don't live anywhere near the sea. But there you have it.
So we've been eating a little earlier in the evenings. Cleaning up quickly because nobody likes to come back inside to dirty dishes (I know I don't). We've been watering the garden, planting seedlings in the vegie garden, and filling up some old pots that have been sitting around empty forever.
Last night when the kids went to bed we made a coffee and sat on the verandah. We watched the moon, the stars and listened to the frogs croaking. Sometimes it's the simple, quiet moments, the few still moments in the chaos of everyday life, that make you realize that life is indeed good.
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oh so pretty where you are ,are you in Australia? Western Australia has just got summer too but the last few days have been weird weather.great photos and its moments the simple moments like watching the moon and stars and drinking coffee simply bliss.
still admiring how pretty where you are is.
hugs xo
Yes, like is good. Enjoy your beautiful summer weather. I am looking forward to a little break from the heat with winter on the way, finally!
It's such a lovely feeling knowing that summer is finally making itself known. We have started enjoying longer evenings out in the garden too. And you are right. Life is good indeed!
It is a beautiful time of year. We're trying to get used to the insects here in early evenings! Makes sitting outside in the cooler air a bit of a nuisance! x PS I love Violet's dresses.
I enjoy those simple moments too. It's such a nice time of day to sit and just be. I think it would have to be one of my favourite things about this time of year. Have a lovely weekend Tania. xx
I love the evening when all afternoon duties including dinner is done and dusted, it's our chance to sit together as a family and share our day..even better at this time of the year when we are afforded a little more daylight.
My, how Violet has grown..she's quite the little girl now Tania.
x
Wonderful! I'm enjoying the slowing down, quiet time of the arriving winter season. Time to sit inside where it is cozy warm and enjoy the little things as well, like a cup of hot tea and good book!
Yes we love summer evenings too. We dont watch TV anymore in our house, unless we know there is something of interest on. This allows us to enjoy the simple things more. It is nice to sit outside when it is nice and watch the sun go down...perfect. I love the orange/red colours of the evening and the beautiful sunsets we witness when it is hot. I took a photo of the moon coming up the other night, but cant post it on my blog at the moment :)
Enjoy your weekend,
xx
What a lovely post! I'm so glad we don't have DLS here in the West, but it looks lovely for where you are! I agree about the dishes thing! Just like I hate getting up to a dirty kitchen!
Sitting on the verandah as the sun sets - sounds lovely - I'm going to take the time to do that soon!
I couldn't agree more, the last paragraph is me in a nutshull ;)
Enjoy your weekend.
sounds like a wonderful, peaceful way to welcome summer and spend you evenings x
Why didn't i think of dinner early and then outside? We have been trying to fit outside in before dinner and the twins never want to come back in and then i get sidetracked in the garden because they are so content watering plants and playing in the cooler air...so bedtimes have been getting later and later!
So glad i read this post Tania!! love the pic with Daddy...so sweet...also like your idea of sitting on the verandah...we have been huddled in front of the air con the last few nights!have a lovely weekend x
There seems to be some kind of magic in the backyard during late summer evenings. Everything looks fine and dandy there at your place. :- )
Hi Tania,
Just wanted to let you know I have been reading your blog for a year now and its my favourite.
I find it's always the simple things that makes us happy. Love this post.
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Violet is growing with every new photo. that little fringe is very cute too.
The heat here is full on. the balmy evenings are nice though. perfect for a light tea and and a walk.
x
I'm a little further north than you, so a little wetter and warmer. Hence why I could not get over how weed-free your driveway was. I was very very jealous!
we love a bit of twilight gardening here too. The kids are stuck inside for most the day cause of the heat, it's a great way to unwind. Beautiful photos.
Kate xx
Quiet moments are AMAZING!
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