Our Wednesday.

What a mad morning. I heard a heck of a commotion in the entry and went to investigate. As most of you would know we have a swallow family that tries hard to come back to the portico and nest each year. We usually send them on their way by installing a fake plastic owl above the door for a few weeks. Well, I think they brought their extended family for a visit because when I had a look out the window there must have been at least 15 of them diving and swooping into the entry area. They took off when I opened the door and swooped around the yard for another 10 minutes, probably waiting for me to go back inside. It was a sight to see; they're so cute. Shame they're such dirty beggars!

Its been a busy but enjoyable few days. I've been in the kitchen for the most part which is something I really enjoy. I've been making a few meals for Mark to take to work; I know what goes into them at least. :)

 4 spaghetti bolagnaise, 3 Curried sausages and veggies, 4 Apricot Chicken and rice, 3 Salmon Mornay.
Banana muffins, muesli bars, pear cake, yoghurt and jellies all ready to go. They'll last for ages as he doesn't take a hot meal every day; salads are so easy to make and stay fresh in the fridge at work.With just a little bit of planning the next month is taken care of.

The veggies are doing well despite the crazy temps. It was 39c the other day and wind gusts up to 95 kmph. Its bushfire weather and I must be honest I get a little reluctant to stray too far from home when there are fires in the vicinity.

My daughter-in-law rang yesterday and mentioned it is only 10 weeks until Christmas. What!!!!! How did that happen? At least the gardens may be in a better position this year to provide something for our plate. We'll see how the temps go as summer makes its presence felt.

I've put a small tomato plant in a pot on the deck and it already has fruit on it. Love them!