Above the clouds

The first thing I see when I open my eyes in the morning is the Sun rising over the Coal River Valley through the triangular window at the end of our bed. 

We've never had curtains in the bedroom here and love being woken up by the view and enjoying some quiet moments before the pitter patter of ten little feet come traipsing up the stairs.

The Sunrises at this time of year are particularly beautiful and occasionally I take photos of them and share them on Instagram.

Sometimes the Sunrise is special enough to warrant its own blog Post like the other day when we  awoke to this amazing sight - the thickest, most incredible fog I have ever seen. It went as far as the eye could see and felt like we were living above the clouds. Over bowls of Porridge we watched it slowly recede until it hovered just above the river where it stayed for another hour until it was time for School. It felt like Autumn had finally arrived.

It's raining today and I couldn't be happier because the tank is filling up and I will be able to hold off getting water delivered. It seems crazy to have to pay for this one thing that nature provides for free but the reality of living in the second driest Capital of Australia and not being hooked up to the town water supply means about twice a year we need to fork out $120 for water. 

We still have another 3 days left of School next week before the holidays and I think we are all feeling the effects of a very long first Term of School. It will be a nice, quiet weekend ahead. Friday night is always movie and popcorn night here and then I'm thinking a whole bunch of nothing for the next couple of days. I might even tidy my desk and put the 2014 Calendar on the wall.

Have a lovely weekend friends! 

Mel xxx