June was 90th birthday time - the reason for everyone coming back from Sydney and Vancouver. We started the month with an afternoon tea for friends and family. 20 acceptances meant about 40-50 adults and children appeared in the afternoon - a great time to catch up, have a few nibbles. Kids played outside (thankfully the sun was out and it was a warmish wintery day), babies crawled around inside, and adults chatted. I enjoyed it, but gave up being a hostess as I couldn't get to the kitchen to make cups of coffee.
The following week was Andy's birthday. 90. It was a time to reflect on life - Andy's life, life in general and my life in particular. Family and friends gathered in a pub in the Hutt for the lunch. Speeches and conversation all reflected many happy memories of spending time with Andy. Grand children and great grand children - Andy's legacy filled the room. I am hoping at 90 that I can look back and see the many rewards of my life.
The next day, everyone left. I mean everyone except Harry and I. By Sunday night the house was minus the four adults and 3 children as they all climbed on to planes back to warmer climates.
Life went flat for a couple of weeks as we regrouped, caught bugs and returned to routine. What an anti climax. I am revisiting the photos quite a bit - trips to the park, messy dinners, lots of laughter and chatting.
We have settled back now. Went for a walk around Percy's reserve with Caroline and Nick, been to the movies (Yesterday and Rocket man) and doing some planning for our holiday - like getting a visa for South Africa.
And I finished my hat for our holiday.
The following week was Andy's birthday. 90. It was a time to reflect on life - Andy's life, life in general and my life in particular. Family and friends gathered in a pub in the Hutt for the lunch. Speeches and conversation all reflected many happy memories of spending time with Andy. Grand children and great grand children - Andy's legacy filled the room. I am hoping at 90 that I can look back and see the many rewards of my life.
The next day, everyone left. I mean everyone except Harry and I. By Sunday night the house was minus the four adults and 3 children as they all climbed on to planes back to warmer climates.
Life went flat for a couple of weeks as we regrouped, caught bugs and returned to routine. What an anti climax. I am revisiting the photos quite a bit - trips to the park, messy dinners, lots of laughter and chatting.
We have settled back now. Went for a walk around Percy's reserve with Caroline and Nick, been to the movies (Yesterday and Rocket man) and doing some planning for our holiday - like getting a visa for South Africa.
And I finished my hat for our holiday.
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