Autumn Leaves part deux

Hey Blogger!!! You suck!! Where's my draft post gone?!

{Now I have that out of my system, let's get on with the show...}

Autumn. I love it.

Especially when Spring was lackluster and Summer was non-existent.

We live in an area with heaps of European trees, and they put on a spectacular show. (For my non-antipodean readers, Australian native trees in Autumn look an awful lot like Australian native trees in Winter and Summer - green and dry. It's beautiful but boring.) 

I was inspired by the cooler weather and tried to make a chicken soup with last night's left over roast carcass. It was a total, utter failure. 

Note to self: don't add lemon. 

Especially not with the rind on. 

Even if it's already been baked in the chicken. 

Even if you think it will go well with the ginger you added to make an asian hot and sour soup. 

Just. Don't. 

Mr Accident pulled a face when he tasted it. That's saying something, he's eaten some horrendous foods. Some cooked in Iraq-i-stan by the locals, but most cooked by me. 

This is our local pond. I need to keep the kids at a safe distance on the cooler days because Peanut will be knee deep in the water at the slightest provocation. 

Bug needs no provocation whatsoever. 

That kid is drawn to water, I hope it translates into some serious swimming ability. (But then I might need to wake up early to take her to squads... Must be careful what I wish for!)

 I'm so glad Bug is old enough to play in the leaves this time. Remember last year? Gosh she's grown. Changing seasons always make me a wee bit nostalgic.

Oh well, time to get out the couch quilts and switch on the lamps. Next stop... Winter!