The Summer school holidays finally came to an end here in Perth. Master Lachie would be starting year 2 and Miss Rosie would be entering kindergarten. Time for new shoes. I took both munchkins to our local shopping centre to have their feet measured up for new shoes. Everything is so sophisticated these days, and feet are measured electronically. Back in the day your foot was put into a wooden contraption with a slide bar.
Rosie was going two and three days a week, so I can still have my days with her.
Out shopping for her favourite toys.
We had some extensive tree cutting and bush pruning performed by professionals. Although my dear hubby said he would do it all – eventually – it’s the removal of all the debris that is a problem. Now I have an empty flower bed to replant, which I’ll be getting advice about.
I’m looking forward to discussing ideas with a lady I found locally.
The weather is turning slightly cooler in the mornings and evenings which is a relief. I’ve been able to sit out in the mornings with my coffee. This little guy has been visiting every morning and having a morning feed. Luckily Zac and Rufus didn’t notice.
Hubby and I had a lovely lunch in Fremantle last week. We tried a place that was new to us but I’d heard good reviews. It was such a beautiful day, we managed to get a table outside.
A couple of sculptures caught my eye. The dog is so cute.
Say hello to Dwert (noongar for dingo). Created by sculptor – Martin Jaine.
The above is a life size sculpture of a memorial to the migrant children. Between 1947 and 1953 over 3,000 children (many unaccompanied) from UK and Malta migrated to Western Australia. They went to voluntary and religious organisations. Many of these children we now know were little more than unpaid workers. They suffered untold abuse which has only come to light in the last ten years or so. The children were told they were orphans. Some of them were. Others had mothers who, due to extreme hardship, had no choice but to let them go.
We stopped at a local delicatessen to pick up some goodies and this exotic lady was posing in the middle of the shop.
Please don’t touch. I am very fragile. My name is Caffe’tina. I was made in 12 days. Arrived 8th January 2023. Multicycling in Brazil.
Coffee beans used on me __ kilo ___ grams.
I thought this was so clever and must have taken ages to put together. I wonder what the answers were?
Well that’s February done and dusted already. Have a lovely March everyone.
I’m joining in with a few challenges.
The Changing Season hosted by Brian and Ju-Lyn
and also Dan’s CFFC – Blue and…
PPAC by Natalie
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A lovely month Ali. I remember those metal sliders on a wooden base to measure feet. I feel like doing it with the electronic one just for fun.
Coffee bean woman is classy. Was it a competition?
Love the dingo and the White-cheeked Honeyeater.
Thanks for joining in The Changing Seasons 😀
Thanks for your nice comments Brian
I couldn’t see anywhere to put my guesses in
I forgot to mention I agree with the procrastination of garden pruning. I like doing it but cleaning up afterwards is a pain. I am lucky living in the bush, I can make a big pile to either rot down or have a bonfire in Winter
Well it was expensive but would have been too big a job for poor hubby!
Good on you for looking after him
I remember those old foot measuring devices! Und like you had a lovely February. I still find it odd to read blog posts from ‘down under’ describing the end of summer as we are going into spring, and vice versa!
Thanks Sarah. I know what you mean about reading blog posts from the other side!
Hope you’re having a lovely time in the Philippines
We are, though only a few days left now!
Hope they’re sunny ones!
They certainly are right now 🌞
Lively post. Love the kiddie photos with their new shoes.
Thanks Neal. Always good to have new shoes isn’t it
Yes!
Great photos. I love the ones with the kids, especially the one with the large rabbit. They are adorable. I’m gld you get to ease your way into a full week of school for the youngest.
I really like the statue for the migrant children. It’s sad how we’re still learning about these sad times. Even sadder that we’re still creating them.
Good job on the yard. We have a brush dump in town, and I have a small utility trailer, but removing the brush can still be an unwelcome task. Fortunately, the dangerously tall trees were taken down years ago (by pros).
I hope you have a great week.
Thanks for all your comments Dan. You’re right we’re still learning about these awful stories.
Enjoyed your February roundup Allie. Hope Rosie settles down to Kindergarten well. Your garden looks very different with all the extensive pruning , I’ll look forward to seeing what you plant in its place.
Thanks Marion. Still waiting for this lady to give me a date!
Our little grandson started kindy this year too. He loves it and I’m sure Rosie will too. Your February sounds very pleasant, with not too much happening all at once. It’s been the same here, nice to just be at home for a while after a busy 2024.
Rosie did not like being left and screamed like a banshee! She’s gradually settling down. We are enjoying the cooler evenings and sit outside for ages
Oh dear. Hopefully she’ll start to enjoy it soon.
She hasn’t got any choice 😬
Cool shoes! I remember the old foot measuring devices. The ones in Clarks had X-rays 😱.
The only shoes that were on order were start rite by Clarks with the T bar! Now kids can go in trainers
Sounds like you had a lovely February. I love all the artworks you shared, especially the Migrant Children sculptures and Caffetina. Have a great week ahead.
Thanks Natalie ..you too 😁
Great pictures from what sounds like a pleasant and peaceful February 🙂
Thanks Meg ☺️