11 January, 2014

Friday Night With Friends, The Beach And The Movies!

It was lovely to sit with friends last night to stitch. 
I worked on my Elf stitchery and nearly finished the first elf.
Mitchell and Austin went to Sorrento Back Beach and had a wonderful time. Austin, Mitchell, Zoe, Sarah, Ryan and Josh.
They headed around to where the rock pools are. 
Renee and Matt joined them.
  Yes, that's Austin!
 
All those gymnastics classes are paying off!
Noel, Nelson and I went to see Saving Mr. Banks. It was a great movie and we loved it. If you're looking for a movie to go see, we highly recommend it. The added bonus is there was not one swear word in it! It just goes to show you can make a great movie and not need to use foul language.

30 comments:

Cath said...

I made that Elf stitchery for Noela in the Santa Sack Swap.... I have seen it blogged about a couple of times since. Happy stitching.
Cath @ Bits 'n Bobs

Melody said...

Sounds like the family is having a great summer break

Anonymous said...

the kids are having a ball,they will remember these holidays for years to come and how nuch fun they had,thanks for the thumbs up with the movie Christine.xx

Anita : Shabby Quilt said...

Lovely stitchery. looks like a great day at the beach.

Maria said...

Lots of fun and a great way to cool down.. We stayed in the water for ages this morning.. It's 42 under our patio now..
Loving your elf..
Will pop the name of the movie on the must see list. Thanks.

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Karen said...

That is a lovely stitchery and is growing well. I had mine up for the first time at Christmas.
Kids and water - they never get too old to enjoy it. Looks like a lovely day.
Good to see you enjoyed the movie. It is one I want to see so good to hear your opinion.

CathyC said...

lovely stitchery - looks like lots of fun in the water ..... oooh to be that young again :)

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Gorgeous stitching....good old back flip...LOL...how do they do it......great photos....I hope to see the movie soon...

Leanne said...

So much fun at the beach, clever Austin doing flips like that. Your elf is so cute Christine.

marina said...

looks like your boys are have a great time getting waterlogged.
lovely start to your christmas stitching

Susan said...

Good to see you keep the spirit of Christmas all year through. Fantastic beach, love the rock pools. The movies sound like a good cool place to be.

Noela said...

I was given that stitchery by Cath in a swap. It is gorgeous. I have Saving Mr Banks on my movie list. The rock pools look very inviting. Hugs.....

Fiona said...

What a fun mischievous elf.. Great to see the boys having such fun ... I've only heard good things about that movie...
Hugz

KERYN B said...

Love your elf stitchery I have one the same except mine was a gift. I have seen the movie to and really enjoyed it also. I hope the kids went and got a killer vanilla slice when they were at Sorrento.

Michelle Ridgway said...

Nothing like fun at the beach. I am really looking forward to seeing that movie. Beautiful little Elf.

Helen said...

Lovely stitching, looks great fun at the beach .

FloS said...

Lovely elf !
It is strange to look at you at the beach as it is winter here !!! Enjoy the sun for me !!
Florence

Rosie said...

Love the stitchery, such a cute elf. The beach looks very inviting, but I'm still getting over my last dose of sunburn!

Cheryll said...

Oooh sooo much FuN !!! :)

Anthea said...

Lots of watery fun going on - are you sure he did not learn those flips from you?! - I love those little elves, so cute x

Wendy said...

Looks like a wonderful holiday, the movie looks interesting. Your elf stitchery is gorgeous.

Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird Quilting said...

Gorgeous little Elf and it looks like the kids had a blast.

Pinnylea Creations said...

The elf is great - can't wait to see the remainder. We're hoping to see "Saving Mr Banks" this week - pleased to hear it has no swearing in it.

Pinnylea Creations said...

The elf is great - can't wait to see the remainder. We're hoping to see "Saving Mr Banks" this week - pleased to hear it has no swearing in it.

Marilyn said...

Lovely elf stitchery. Enjoy your holiday - looks like all are having fun. I hope to see Saving Mr Banks also. Have heard only good comments about it.

Quilt Kitty said...

Austin is an agile wee thing! Love the Elf & will have a look at the movie, great cast. xx

Quilting Chemist (Danette) said...

Beautiful stitching, sounds like a lot of fun at the beach.

Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...

Oh how I wish it was that warm here! What a fun time they must have had.
xx