December 13, 2008

Sunshine
What dreadful hot weather we have! It keeps me in a continual state of inelegance.
~Jane Austen

After a gray, wet and cold week we have sun
again - its a bit of a stinker, very humid but hey Im not complaining!
Ive been barefoot all day, I did loads of washing and got to dry everything outside on the line, the boys have been outdoors looking for lizards, our cockatiels are happy chirping noisly,
who doesnt love the sun!?
I even started my first batch of Christmas baking - Mince Pies...next on the list are
Chocolate walnut balls!
have a happy Saturday everyone!
* White Peach and Fig Granita image from Donna Hay magazine *

9 comments:

Dees said...

wow you are really fast with your christmas baking!!!they look yummy,I should get started too but can't seem to get around to trying new things,hope you are fine and well and wishing you a very happy holiday season!

Tinniegirl said...

They look great. I was thinking the other day that I might have to try making some mince pies. It might have to wait till next year though.

Brook said...

What is "mince"

Becky said...

I couldnt imagine Christmas where its hot,LOL.I have always lived with the change in seasons.I love mince pies but I see there are lots who still dont know what they are.My father loves mince pie.Oh it does sound nice there this morning...its burr here now.Very cold!

amisha said...

those mince pies look so good!!
the sun just came out here too after days and days of rain... it's freezing cold but it's so nice to feel that light!
xo

Bethany said...

Lovely photos of yummy things!! :d

Lark said...

Oh, we are still wet and grey here! I love the sound of the choc walnut balls, mmm!

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Chrisy said...

Oh i just loooove that jane austen quote...and the pies are yummy looking!

Veronica TM said...

mmmm, yummy! enjoy the sun, my friend. it snowed here yesterday!