Melbourne, Australia.

We recently went to Melbourne for a few days. Part work, part play.

I thoroughly enjoyed it. I spend the better part of four days exploring the city and surrounding suburbs.
Avoiding the state buildings and main streets, I discovered a great network of back alleys and lane ways.

We even saw the moon up close. A few telescopes were set out for the public.

I can't tell you how much I loved roaming this city.
I even started looking at real estate .. recognise this block?

My brother and the beach.

This is my brother.
He came to visit us for a few days earlier this year, and on this particular day we walked the beaches and practised our photography.

He and I are really good friends.  We just get each other, and are always quoting movies and laughing together.

I won't embarrass him.  But he is a genius.  He will go places, and will hopefully remember me when he's a well-travelled famous man.

Photo: a mother's embrace.

I went to the Bowerbird Bazaar.

This is where I went last weekend.
To the Adelaide show grounds on a sunny Saturday afternoon.

The Bowerbird Bazaar is a wonder market for up-and-coming designers, artists, and craftspeople.  Those clever crafty people.
Here are some examples:

 

UDDER is a wicked collection of handmade soft toys, complete with bandit outfits, and children's clothing.  The woman behind Udder - Fliss Dodd - was lovely to indulge a fan.  We chatted a little about a common acquaintance and his photography workshops, and about her products.

   

One hectare has a great range of greeting cards and prints.  Seriously, these babies looked great presented in wide white frames.  Mmm, I like frames.

Paper Boat Press

Tinker, by Printink

This store made me actually LOL.  You know, laugh out loud.

This painter clearly had a healthy obsession with rabbits.

The highlight for me was picking up some goodies for the bare walls at home.  I can finally use some of the frames I have been storing (hoarding?) for months and months.

From Printspace.  

We have such great artists and designers here in Australia.

You need a bit of colour!

I know what you need ... 

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What should I have for lunch?

A little mayo

A little more avocado

Some bacon and chicken

Lots of green leaves

Hello!

A family is forever.

I have a family, here on earth.  They are so good to me.

I want to share my life with them through all eternity.

Families can be together forever, through Heavenly Father's plan.

I always want to be with my own family,

and the Lord has shown me how I can.

The Lord has shown us how we can.

While I am in my early years, I'll prepare most carefully,
So I can marry in God's temple for eternity.

Families can be together forever, through Heavenly Father's plan.

I always want to be with my own family,

and the Lord has shown me how I can.

The Lord has shown us how we can.

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