stills: blue skies and cold clear waters

rockpools

off lead paradise

northern end, home beach

looking south

on the lake

sandbags

contemplating

winter. 

cold nights and crisp clear days. if we're lucky, little to no wind. we leave the house rugged up; we're in a shady hollow at home, but once outdoors it's a different story. layers are peeled back, then shed completely. it's not too cold to get in. and afterwards, back home for hot showers and chocolate.

joining in with em

stills: life

1. watching real live cowgirls in action.

2. enjoying an impromptu night out.

3. sublime winter weather at the rock pools.

4. afternoon snacks.

5 and 6. my favourite coffee and book shop

7 and 8. winter colours...

Joining in with Em

stills: around and about

1.  It's not too late to enter my beanie giveaway.  Hop on over and leave a comment :-)

2.  Posing on the beach

3.  Ivy waiting (im)patiently for breakfast

3.  Smokey taking advantage of a quiet corner

4.  Chunky green critter on the olive tree

5.  Flannelette pyjamas taking shape

6.  Bathroom colour

7.  Ripening on the windowsill

8.  I just could not, could not resist...

Linking in with Emily's weekly stills

stills: crafts and canines

1.  inside activities while outside it rains...

2.  play dough love hearts...

3.  knitting cardigans with my mum...

4.  I'm having to concentrate and count every stitch on this pattern...

5.  a reward for NAPLAN students...

6  and 7. changing earrings for the first time...

8.  Stella and Tessa. This dog surprised me in every way*

9.  Ruby and Donny...

10. fancy tails at the Million Paws Walk...

11. taking the river path back...

12. banana chocolate marshmallow parcels...

* On Sunday we volunteered at the Million Paws Walk. This is Tessa.

Each year we take a dog from the Shelter for a day out. My criteria: good natured, sociable with other dogs, good with kids, able to be walked by my children. 

I've always looked for the smaller fluffy type dogs that seem easier to manage. This year we took Tessa, a cattle-staffy cross. I've always associated these breeds with a little more... hyperactivity, shall we say? 

Well, Tessa proved me wrong. She was calm, friendly, fantastic with the kids and a complete darling. She sat for treats, she dropped and stayed, she walked like a dream and seemed in every way to enjoy her day out. I was completely smitten by her. 

If I was in a position to adopt a dog, I would definitely consider her. She was so good with Stella; it was just lovely to see. 

She's looking for a home; if you're in QLD and considering a dog, please look at her page. 

She's been in shelter such a long time.

stills... waiting for winter

1. a garden clean up.

2. family games and fireplaces.

3. new scarves and new books.

4. garlic for planting.

5. small hands at work.

6. coffee...always coffee.

7. wintery soup and cheesy toast.

linking in with Emily, at the Beetle Shack