it is weird and wonderful to be back in my 'hometown'...nothing has changed at all and in some ways it feels like we never left. the air is so beautiful and fresh, its been raining quite a bit this week so everything outside smells so yummy. ivy desparately wanted to go on a pony ride at a riding school right near where we used to live, so we have been looking forward to this for quite some time. my friend viv and her little girl jameela came too and they were so cute on the little ponies! ivy had put in a special request for 'golli', who she had ridden a few times before and has the cutest stumpy knees ever! the ride took us all through the bush - isn't it beautiful? i used to walk through this bush every day when i lived here, i miss it a lot. after their ride we went around the corner to our old local park - a place i played at when i was a kid, and everything is still the same! there is a tiny little shop there (where i used to send mick on chocolate runs late at night) where we got yummy lentil pasties and choc milk in tradition!
viv, what are we doing?!!!
and i had to buy ivy an old classic on the way home - a 'bubble-o-bill' icecream - oh, the memories!
That last pic of Ivy is adorable. Don't you just love that look of pure joy? Glad you are enjoying your trip! :)
Posted by: Sara Berry | May 03, 2007 at 11:29 PM
again i say it's great to have you back downunder gorgeous girl. how precious to be able to share your childhood haunts with miss ivy.
i hope you enjoy your time "back home" as much as we enjoy having you home
xxoo
Posted by: ~shazz~ | May 03, 2007 at 11:58 PM
love the ponies...I can't imagine leaving such a lovely place, but look forward to your return to lalaland.
Posted by: suzi finer | May 04, 2007 at 01:19 AM
LOVE that photo of Ivy with her bubble-o-bill!!!
Xx Jess
Posted by: jess! | May 04, 2007 at 03:02 AM
The photos look great, Ivy looks so happy to be "home". Thank you for the class last night it was wonderful, I had soooo much fun.
Jenny xxx
Posted by: Jenny Burns | May 04, 2007 at 03:09 AM
must feel awesome to be home enjoying the sunshine and clean air, i hope this trip home is really theraputic for you and your family
Posted by: Megan W | May 04, 2007 at 03:10 AM
Oh I am glad you are enjoying your home time:) Your photos are great:)
KIMxx
Posted by: Kim Archer | May 04, 2007 at 04:20 AM
OMG I havent seen a bubble o bill for ages I used to love those!
You really should come do some classes in Brisbane before you go home :D
Posted by: Lis | May 04, 2007 at 04:32 AM
Too cute!!!
Man I miss you girls.
Posted by: Lee | May 04, 2007 at 04:56 AM
You all look so relaxed and Ivy looks so happy. By the way, I do like my canvas and my family thought it was very bright (for me)
Posted by: Jenny e | May 04, 2007 at 05:43 AM
Oh my goodness! Bubble-o-bills. They were the bestest ever! How good is to be "home among the gum trees".
Posted by: briohny | May 04, 2007 at 06:16 AM
Looks like you are having a great time back home!
Enjoy it! :)
Chelle Xx
Posted by: Michelle | May 04, 2007 at 06:33 AM
Oh the memories indeed!! It's so great to go home and feel that energy. I'm so happy for you Emily.
Posted by: Georgia | May 04, 2007 at 07:04 AM
don't know what's going on in those pictures but sure had fun! thanks!
Posted by: vivian | May 04, 2007 at 07:53 AM
How wonderful for you to be home all those memories. I am so so glad you are having such a wonderful time
Posted by: eLiZaBeTh | May 04, 2007 at 08:04 AM
oh so sweet memories - savour and then some! Bubble-o-bill rocks my world! Still love them :) how cute was ivy on the shetland pony!!!
love and hugs em,
lus x
Posted by: Lusi Austin | May 04, 2007 at 10:06 AM
hey emily! think i never really introduced myself. i'm sylvia and i'm from germany and i'm just loving your prompts. here is mine for this week: http://wolkenkoenigin.blogspot.com/2007/05/mail-art-swap-off-they-go.html
take care!
Posted by: Sylvia | May 04, 2007 at 10:14 AM
Glad to see how everthing is going :) Oh how terrific! It looks like everyone is having such fun! :) The ponies are adorable - I think Ivy's expression while looking at Golli is fantastic! She's having too much fun :)
Also, love the picture of Ivy with her bubble-o-bill. So precious! I think I'd be that happy if I had one right now ;)
Posted by: Nicole | May 04, 2007 at 11:34 AM
So glad you're enjoying every minute of "home" time and I'm sure your parent's are also!
Posted by: Judy in Carefree | May 04, 2007 at 01:23 PM
i'm so jelious you two are hanging out! i know you are having a fab time-
and the photos of little ivey are so cute
xo
slm
Posted by: steph | May 04, 2007 at 08:55 PM
You and Viv and the girls look so happy.
A good day indeed...
*love* Ivy with the bubble o bill.
Cute as.
Bx
Posted by: Rebecca Geach | May 05, 2007 at 01:10 AM
What lovely pictures!!!
Posted by: Gypsy Purple--Chamara | May 05, 2007 at 01:54 AM
I am so glad your trip has been so fabulous, I love looking at all you pictures. Tena
Posted by: Tena | May 06, 2007 at 10:51 PM
So glad you are having a ball back in your home town, aawwh Ivy and that Bubble O bill is so cute must say I love them myself :0)
Posted by: Kylie Tout | May 11, 2007 at 08:31 AM
There are a few things I would like to say:
1)Your entire family is photogenic *jealousy*
2)You probably say somewhere but, what kind of camera do you have?
and three:
DANG YOUR HUSBAND IS FINE!!!!
Posted by: knight727 | July 24, 2007 at 10:51 PM