Dear Gran,

We really had a lovely time with you in Melbourne the other week. Thanks so much for having us!

Since we got back, we have made some additions to our family:
Nugget (above) and Queenie (below).

They live in a hutch out the back, although since it is still so cold we put them in a box in the laundry overnight.

On your recommendation I have been reading the Alexander McCall Smith Scotland Street novels. Why are they enjoyable rather than boring? It is very pleasant to sit on the couch reading them with a little guinea pig on your lap. (Don't tell Ruth that we let the piggies inside the house at night.)

Some people say that it is the first day of spring tomorrow. These silvereyes in the backyard seem to think so.


Much love,

Julie.

Exercise trailers + butterfly masks

Dear Great Gran
Julie has been riding an exercise bike as part of her knee re-hab- but unfortunately she's not yet up to riding a real one. Ruth figured that even exercise bikes need a childeren's trailer! So here they are going for a ride together!
Ruth has been increasingly interested in craft activities lately. Here she is with a butterfly mask
much love
Brendan

Kid Gloves

Dear Great Gran
Heres's Buttons modelling a pair of Kiwi Gloves (wool-possum-nylon) posted by Nana (who made the connecting woolly string thing). She is also wearing the latest in Nepalese Yak Hat fashions from Nana (doubles as a teapot cosy) and some choice expressions of her own design.
much love
Brendan