Summer Dreaming

After a very long break from this blog about our slightly crazy family life I feel ready to slowly and calmly post some snapshots of where we have been, what has been happening and how life is treating us here in our little home in Tuscany.  Life is good, tough and full, busy and stressful but above all good.  When I list the things that need attention, need work, need money I remain focused on what we already have, what has been achieved, the progress we have all made on many levels, this seems to help keep the stress levels under control.

We have grown and harvested a whopping selection of veg in our jungle like patch
We have been to England and enjoyed time with friends and family
Our dogs have calmed down finally
We have spent days at the pool cooling off
We have enjoyed time with Grandma
We have Cycled to Monteriggioni for picnics
We have eaten outside for lots of the summer
We are all healthy and happy in equal measures
We have great friends in all corners of the world
The blackberries, Sloes, Figs are all ripe
Our damaged Peach tree did still bear fruit
We still have water! Miracle in Tuscany
We will go to the beach soon
We have read, played games, watched films, baked cakes and just enjoyed each other's company
The views are free
Homemade pizza always a winner

Memories of Blighty.... I trip to London, Somerset and Devon with the kids and friends, including Waffles, English Breakfasts, London Eye, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Trains, Planes, Buses, Beaches, Devon, Somerset, Chocolate Cake, Horses, Dogs, BBQs, Picnics, Builders Tea,  Family and Friends