A couple of weekends ago (knowing that Josh's whole Sydney experience was coming to an end) we went to Katoomba. Going to the mountains in winter is not always a wise thing to do but in this case it was fine ... cold... but fine.
Alittle girl walking the valley with her family just behind us pointed out this view and called it "the shiny view". I was so taken with her description that I had to take a photo. We were in deep shade in the valley but the cliffs were completely gold (the combination of winter sun and sandstone). Just gorgeous.
Then...
Joshua did his Spanish exam the other week and now his results are back (but only for the Spanish dancing ... the other we are still waiting for). Two grade levels: two distinctions ... and full marks for a whole lot of 'things' that translate roughly from the glamourous Spanish to the very ordinary "arms, feet, clapping, castanets and deportment".
He was wearing a vest (waistcoat) for the exam but loaned it to some other kids whose exam was the next day. So this is not quite how he looked.
Then ...
I had to babysit the angel ... had to ...(although this photo was taken the winter solstice weekend)
Then ...
Last weekend we watched Stu try to kill himself by accomplishing feats of strength and stamina (he is the one in the loud shorts and shirt) - the other people competing were about 22 apparently.
And now I have been told that my flight to Madagascar is this Saturday ... it is worth noting that I am the person who is normally packed two weeks ahead of time ... now I have to go down to the 'cage' and retrieve a suitcase and start!
It is been a very full term with Josh dancing full time and me taking every advantage to see and be with the various grandchildren (other than Josh). But it is well overdue that I do some work other than that of grandmother and guardian ... so now I am off to do it.
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