After a rather stressful start to our weekend where a certain junior member of the household decided to "clean" our unused fireplace (see evidence below), it was nice to have a get together to look forward to.



We FINALLY got together with some dear friends. Sam and Carly and their gorgeous children over the weekend.
They moved house two weeks ago and I've been longing to see it, and them too.
So this afternoon, armed with a hibiscus plant and some food we wended our way there.
We had a brilliant time!
We've decided Mr Small and River make the perfect couple, so they are now officially engaged to each other. Aren't they adorable? I am optimistic River will keep him on the straight and narrow.




We ate, drank, laughed and loved watching the children tearing throughout the house and garden. And Carly, as promised, I made you black and white!



Then we went to the park, the children played while the boys kicked a football.




We talked about so many of our dear friends, Sam and Carly currently have no phone or internet access so I was able to update on some of the things happening in blogland.

When it comes to life's pleasures. It doesn't get much better than this.