It is now just under three weeks to the biggest overseas adventure Wayne and I have ever done. It is customary in NZ as I’m sure it is… Read more “Three weeks to go!”
Author: leanneesilver
I’m Leanne – living in Auckland with one husband, one adult child still at home, four out of the nest, and two dogs. I'm currently not in paid employment; and trying to work out what that looks like. I’m a wife, mother, nanna, foodie, musician, knitter, keen amateur photographer, reader and (somewhat sporadic) blogger.
Winter Goodness
Having spent a cold wintery week stuck inside feeling a little sorry for myself with a very enthusiastic cold, I decided on Friday that rather than heating… Read more “Winter Goodness”
Transmission has tentatively resumed
According to my stats I haven’t blogged for over two months – to be honest it feels longer! Have been processing this new ‘non-working’ life and actually… Read more “Transmission has tentatively resumed”
How do we do it?
So yesterday we said goodbye to our teenage son and his gorgeous girlfriend as they headed back to the UK after spending Easter with us. Way harder… Read more “How do we do it?”
Perfect afternoon
Sometimes you have one of those moments where the world is so beautiful it actually takes your breath away. We spent the end of the Easter weekend… Read more “Perfect afternoon”
Lent Musing #3
In praise of the ordinary. It’s a beautiful Saturday morning here in Auckland at this pause point of the Easter weekend, and I have been thinking about… Read more “Lent Musing #3”
Life Got in the Way
Despite every good intention to get into a blogging rhythm, life has got in the way in a BIG way, in a good way. This week has been… Read more “Life Got in the Way”
A Thought-provoking read from J.S.Park
Some great thoughts here – re-blogged from jsparkblog.com When Life Hurts and God Has Apparently Checked Out: A Mega-Post on Pain, Trials, & Suffering
Buying a mountain buggy
On the countdown now for the arrival of our third grandchild, and our daughter’s first baby. As a girl with four brothers this makes her journey a… Read more “Buying a mountain buggy”
Mexican Quinoa and Beef Stuffed Peppers
We are being over-run by capsicum in our small but prolific garden. They are huge, healthy, and at the moment refusing to change colour to red. I… Read more “Mexican Quinoa and Beef Stuffed Peppers”
This Much I Know 