Remember the surprise I mentioned on July 13th?
Moo, Blossie and I had a weekend away. We had to keep a secret for 2 months.... Have you ever tried to keep a secret for 2 months? Settle in with a cuppa and see where we went
Moo and I waiting for our plane - Blossie took the photo
In flight snack - obligatory... arrived in Mackay, collected hire car, drove to Airlie Beach to say
'Surprise!!! and Happy Birthday!!' to our waterboy :-)
Moo arranged it, so he was expecting her to visit. The tag along sister and Mum were a big surprise...
oh my... the shimmery bliss of the tropics
and the kiddies wake up to this view from their deck... how could you cope with that every day...
Precious cargo
our three angels - from left - Bloss, Moo and the Mermaid on Whitehaven Beach... waiting for the skipper to catch up
Here he is, working hard with our floating chariot in the distance
"Willowberry Designs woz 'ere"
Snorkelling waterbabies, Bloss and Moo. I dipped for a while but decided I was too cold, old and unfit. Water temp 22degrees C. And my wet suit wasn't heated like I thought it might be....
waterboy rounding up the strays
Weekend over, home again and feeling all mumsy. I miss my boy and his mermaid... and I made them this for their birthdays. Nemo hiding in the Coral reef...
and that's my excuse for not having the instructions ready for the block 7 & 8 borders - sorry :-) I hope to finish it today and post it tomorrow....
and just to clarify -
Verandah Views info
Block 9 (cornerstones and filler blocks) - available September 1st
Block 10 (putting it together, quilting and binding) - available October 1st
If you're going snorkelling today, have fun - and....
I lived in Hawaii for 3 years and fell in love with snorkeling. That was 20+ years ago. What a beautiful vacation spending time with your family.
Posted by: Stephanie | August 05, 2009 at 09:07 PM
What a PRECIOUS time you had, Cheryl! That is one beautiful family you have. :-) The quilt is OF COURSE gorgeous!!
Posted by: Jenny | August 04, 2009 at 04:21 PM
Looks like you are having a wonderful time! Thanks for sharing all the pictures and do stay safe.
Posted by: Teresa | August 04, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Oh Bev... stop BRAGGING!!! How dare you be talking about 35deg in KL while I'm sitting here back in the 2deg temp of the downs :-)
and I did swim, for about 20 mins. When my eyes started to freeze over I realized it was time to get out.....
Posted by: cheryl | August 04, 2009 at 08:26 AM
i was wrapped up in the 'family renunion' and forgot to say, "I love the quilt!" very nice indeed. :)
Posted by: Ina | August 04, 2009 at 07:20 AM
lol, how do they cope with the view every morning? i'm sure they are coping quite well! ;0
okay, is waterboy your son and mermaid his wife? just want to keep the family members straight!
Posted by: Ina | August 04, 2009 at 07:01 AM
I bet they enjoyed the surprise. You are a big wimp for not swimming- and you come from a colder place. We spent 3 hours swimming here in KL yesterday. Water temperature about 35 degrees.There is a water park attached to the hotel.check out Sunway Resort and Spa KL- it is opulence
Posted by: bev knowles | August 03, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Oh, I would like to have a break like this ! Thanks for sharing with us, Cheryl.
Posted by: Sylvie BG | August 03, 2009 at 10:20 PM
What a fabulous break you had!!! And such a wonderful surprise for Waterboy and his Mermaid :o).
It's so beautiful up there [[[sigh]]]........ ;o)
Hugs,
Joy :o)
Posted by: Joy | August 03, 2009 at 04:33 PM