Hello from Queensland

I'm having a wonderful time with Dee Dee and family. We've had heaps of rain, but yesterday when we needed the sun most....it appeared.  

Sorry about the poor shot, it was taken from our hotel room. Yesterday we spent the day at Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo.  It is so beautiful and the animals have so much room to roam.  I hate to see animals in small cages and you will see none here.  

My son and guess who....

Shhhhh, she's asleep, which is what she does about 20 hours a day.  

Isn't this a beautiful Dingo?

Mom, baby and we think sister....it's definitely not dad!

Feeding time.  Bridget giving the elephant orange wedges.  

I don't know what's in store for today, but whatever it is....I'm excited to experience another wonderful day with family and my buddy Dee Dee in beautiful Queensland. 

Until later, hugs to all. 

Mary Mac

AKA:  Glitter Grammy. 

Another Day Down Under

We've had five days of rain, four of them that were down pours with strong, did I say strong?  Very strong winds.  Today we had moments without rain, and by late afternoon we actually could see the sun.  We had a visitor to the back deck.  

All puffed up and not a happy face I think this little Magpie was very happy to see the sun.  The two dogs were hoping to have a day outside, but with all the puddles these two were forced to stay inside for one more day....Do they look totally bored?

Our day of Monopoly ended with one winner.  Is it fair that a 7 year old should put a Grammy, brother and Auntie to shame....Does she look sorry?  The worst part, we didn't give the game to her, she earned it.  

I am in love with these lovely Kangaroos. and this mom and baby come daily for the grass growing in the field.  

One of the most fun parts of the day is in the morning when Bridget comes to lay in bed to talk, or read or look at our iPads.  

Aunt Dee Dee and Bridget played beauty parlor.  And this is the final result.

Bridget went to the book store and bought a book she'd been borrowing from the library.  Today she read 3 stories for us and from the size of this book, there is much reading left for us to share.  Hearing her read makes me so proud.  I remember when my kids learned to read, I had the same feeling.  How fantastic to be part of Bridget and her adventure with Tashi.  Reading a gift to cherish forever.  

Tomorrow we head for Queensland.  I'm not sure what kind of internet connection we will have there, but if I can, I'll be sharing our next adventure.

Until later Hugs from Australia,

Mary Mac

AKA:  Glitter Grammy

It's Raining, It's Pouring....

It's raining and boy last night it was pouring.  The rain hitting the roof of the house reminded me of being at my grandma's house in northern Wisconsin....a fun memory that's for sure.  

Well, here is what we were greeted by in the morning.....

I'm sure the neighbors think we are a bit silly to be standing outside, in the cold, and the wet, snapping  photos of these beautiful creatures that are common every day sights to this neighborhood.  Mom and Joey such a sweet little family.  

Yesterday was our first full day in Australia.  We spent the day recovering from jet lag.  Of course my granddaughter wasn't going to let the entire day be wasted by laying around being lazy.  The first thing she asked in the early morning was...."Grammy, when are we going to craft?"  Our first project was a card for her Uncle Dan who had sent her a belated birthday gift.

The weather forecast is for rain for the next 7 days.  We aren't worried, as weather never stops us.  Today my son goes back to work and we are taking a day to craft, play games and visit with my daughter-in-law , Rebecca.  We may take a trip into town for a coffee and a little walk.  We will also be finishing our game of Monopoly.....

At this point it looks like Bridget is winning, Dee Dee is next, then Lachlan and I are poor, have little in the way of property and money....today we finish the game, maybe our luck will change.   We are using the Australian version of Monopoly...

Last night Rebecca made the best dinner.  We had roasted leg of lamb with roasted vegetables and cooked spinach from Frank's garden.  Very yummy!   One night we are going to have taco's.  Dee Dee used to have taco night when the kids were small.  So we too will have a taco night!.  Below are a few shots of the house, garden and what we see across the street .  

The last shot is my favorite.  I love the hills and if I get my act together, I want to video sunrise and the sounds of the birds.  But until then......I'm off to have coffee....

Here's the one my son made yesterday...I told him the pattern looked like a fish blowing bubbles.  He said that's exactly what he made.  

Until later.......Hugs from Down Under,,,,,,and G'day....

Mary Mac

AKA:  Glitter Grammy

Testing - 1 - 2 - 3

Well, I do hope I finally  figured  out this blogger app for my iPad.  We leave on Wednesday and I've been having quite a struggle finding the time to learn how to post to blogspot from my iPad.  For the computer wiz it's probably a brainless act.  For me....well lets just say I've had words....and not nice ones.  

I shared my new card creations yesterday, and I don't have anything new to share, so I shall share a photo of my sun bathing beauties.....

 Now that was easy, so why was I having such a problem?  Maybe I was thinking too hard.  

Ok, one more photo and I will feel like I know what I am doing.....so, bear with me.

Last year at this time, Dee Dee and I were in Cawker City KS and we were showing off the largest twine ball.  I am re-posting for Dee Dee.  We had great memories from that vacation and I am sure we will be creating many new memories during our month together.  We are both soooooo ready for this vacation.  

I'm off.  Now that I have this sort of figured out, I feel so much better.  Next stop, Sacramento to pick up Dee Dee and then on to San Francisco!  

Hugs and see you all soon  

Mary Mac

AKA:   Glitter Grammy