VALENTINE'S DAY.

On Valentine's Day do you hope for flowers, chocolate and an evening of five star food?

Me neither. Valentine's Day is just another day. I don't expect anything, and I don't give anything. But I do know that any day that I get to spend with the boys in my life is a good day.

Which means that every day is Valentine's Day!

How do you spend Valentine's Day?

DAYS OF SUMMER.

 The first of the warm days appear, and suddenly you can't wait for it anymore. Summer is so close, you can taste it.

Warmer days and nights, later sunsets, minimal clothing, endless salads, and - my favourite - living by the water.

The lads are counting down the days until Christmas, but for me, I'm waiting for the next trip to the beach when the weather is warm.

Are you waiting for summer, or even just a lovely day?

HERE NOW, REMEMBERING THEN.

Times that are most remembered are usually the ones most simple. Wintery walks with family; experiencing beautiful sights; collecting shells; picking flowers; wandering around on the sand; smelling the clean fresh air; quiet conversation... it all leads to memories that last forever.

These photos were taken almost six weeks ago, but will be remembered long after the day was over.

Do you find that the most simple experiences are the most memorable?

HOLIDAYS. OVER?

This renovating business is awesome. I mean, the work isn't my favourite bit, but just hanging around Port Fairy means I get to experience some of these amazing views.

I'm not a fan of taking photographs without people in them, but some of these scenes are just breathtaking, no?

The school holidays have been abuzz. The renovations are coming along nicely. And when not donning work boots and painting (yes, we are so up to that part), we are inhaling this.

And it's not so bad. We've come home revived, refreshed, and ready for another 10 weeks of school.

 How were your holidays?

THE LIGHTHOUSE + GRIFFITHS ISLAND.

There is always a fascination with people who have grown up in Port Fairy. Because we have been quite late in 'discovering' this beautiful town, we just assume that people appreciate it as much as we do.

So when we had a chance to walk around Griffiths Island at Port Fairy with our new friends Adam and Charlotte, I just had to ask. Did you appreciate how amazing your childhood home was?

Our friends' story is so fascinating. He grew up here, she grew up in England. She traveled to Australia to work for a year. They met. And then nine months later he went back with her to England. It wasn't until 18 months ago (and two children later) that they moved back here. And now he has returned, he can now sees how special this place is.

All of us have all done the walk around Griffiths Island many times, but it's so beautiful we never tire of it. Our friends have friends (relatives) in high places, and this meant we were able to take a sneak peak inside the lighthouse. We confess to being very excited. I've never been inside a lighthouse before!

And see the scenery? It changes at every turn. Watch for wallabies, marvel at the crashing waves, be amazed by the shearwater sea birds who travel from the northern hemisphere (that's around 15,000 kilometres folks!) to lay their eggs here (man, they're buggered when they get here, and apparently they aren't so good on land).

The lighthouse is so pretty at the eastern tip. It's built of local bluestone and still sends its light out to sea. These days it's a solar powered light with a wind assisted generator.

We all agreed that the morning walk was the best way to start a weekend. I just soaked in the scenery and wonderful company.

How have you spent this weekend?

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