We are having a really lovely time catching up with various people across Perth. My niece Lauren slept over last night and we had a load of fun making fairy cupcakes and decorating them with edible pink glitter, although I think most of them were licked by Lauren who was 'making sure the icing wasn't going to fall off'! Sophs has been packed in Lauren's bag in this pic - I think Lauren would love to take Sophs home with her!

We sat on the back lawn in the early evening twilight and I blew bubbles up into the sky which Lauren merrily and gleefully chased and swatted out of the air. Phoenix the dog got in the act as well and as I sat blowing streams of bubbles from the bottle, Phoenix was leaping and snapping to my left and Lauren was leaping and whirling to my right amidst plumes of glistening bubbles. There was so much contentment in such a simple activity.

This afternoon we had a relaxed happy time at Chloe's new(ish) home where we were spoiled with a delicious BBQ (I'm still salivating about the lamb cutlets) and great company. I do miss the outdoor lifestyle when I'm back in London...