Changes

rose-scented geranium

There are some years when nothing much seems to happen and life moves with a steady and gentle pace and there are other years where change is constant and exhausting.

While 2011 has not required the radical changes of 2008, when we moved interstate and started a completely new life, it has certainly been a period of transition and uncertainty.

Both my husband and I have changed jobs this year, and the kids have experienced changes in their lives too.

However, I am so thankful that we are all together in a house that we love and are slowly building strong networks in Adelaide.  Although I had never considered living here before it became a necessity, Adelaide is now home.

Doors

Some new doors are opening in our lives.  I wonder where they will lead?

Just as Difficult

People say that young children are difficult to photograph because they won't stay still, but I think foraging chooks are easily as bad.  When the earth is full of bugs and worms, posing sedately just isn't an option.

Victoria Sandwich with Lemon Butter

A Victoria Sandwich is, of course, not a sandwich made with bread and butter, but a type of sponge cake.

I made this one for afternoon tea on Friday, however unlike last time, I used our chooks' eggs rather than ducks' eggs.

The lemon butter (or curd) is made from my favourite lemon butter recipe ever, which I posted here.

The First

The first yellow rose of spring

and the first peach rose.