So so Cold

Oh my goodness after nearly 3 months of wearing sun dresses everyday and only the occasional need for a cardi on a couple of evenings today was absoloutely freezing. The forecast said it might go down to 22 degrees but I helped someone do a yard sale this afternoon and had to wear a North Face Down jacket. Infact this evening I went out in a wool no with leggings and boots. This was not in the contract when we came here.

Perhaps it will warm up tomorrow.

Vania x

(have actually turned the air con off in the bedroom too, must be cold)

The children play on the new trampoline

We have bought a trampoline, fills a very large space in a very sparse front garden. The children are really enjoying the new toy, I am sure there is some statistic about adults causing all the accidents on trampolines so perhaps we should limit Rich's time on the new toy.

How many people get to see camels from the bedroom window?

Ok perhaps not the most scenic view but we can see for miles. Spotted camels from the bedroom window the other day.

Maddy has been learning to roller-skate

With help from me, Isy and Isy's friend Eva Maddy has been learning to roller-skate. She was only allowed out with all the pads on, unfortunately, for her that did not include a bottom pad as that night she said a her bottom really hurt after landing on it so much. Anyway she did really well and with loads of perseverance has started to master it. Sorry no real action shots, I will try and get those at a later date.

Driving through the desert

Some photos taken from the car as we drove through the desert.

Off Roading

A group of us recently went off roading in the desert. We didn't have to drive too far and the girls had an amazing time climbing up and over rocks with the other children. We all had a picnic and the children ended up so filthy and proud of it. They went digging for what the hoped might be diamonds, sadly not much success but they collected lots of rocks with sparkly bits in them.

Bonfire Night

We were invited round to friends for Bonfire Night for sparklers, BBQ, apple bobbing and fire pit. Tempting as it was to wear hat, scarf and gloves it was far too warm.
Please not the trepidation with which Maddy is holding here sparklers, the cycle helmet is on because she had been on her bike not for extra safety around sparklers bought downtown.