At the golf club today we celebrated Jan and Jenny's birthdays, two delightful ladies that I am glad are my friends.

It is also Tasha's birthday today and she sent me this photo of her at her morning tea that her colleagues had made for her. I am so pleased that she works with such thoughtful people.

Todd put this photo up on instagram ...looking forward to celebrating with them both on Friday.

Here are some photos that Pete has taken whilst at the Australian Open...above is Royal Sydney Clubhouse ...

The original wooden lockers...

Jordan's locker was opposite Gareth's...

The trophies...(obviously)

My husband was well fed!

Gareth Paddison from New Zealand, the golfer that Pete caddies for...he did well, made the cut and came 35th. 

Thank goodness, some warm weather at last....this morning Marjolijn brought her houseguest Kristen who is visiting from Norway. She so enjoyed being in Perth and loved our relaxed lifestyle.

And here is another gorgeous photo of Pete holding his nephew Lucian...so precious. Pete was thrilled to be in Sydney and be able to share this exciting time with Phil and Carlo.

My newly born nephew, Lucian Rich Franssen...all good.

This evening I had  dinner with Tash and Todd at Piggy Food Co in Fremantle, delicious food, nice bottle of red and very good company.

I noticed this pretty tree on campus this afternoon. I had never seen one like it before, the white flowers, heart shaped leaves and long brown seed pods. It was hard to find on Google, it is a catalpa.

Today was the first day of the summer season and the first day for our new Vice Captain Jonnine and Captain Anne. Needless to say there has been quite a lot of joking about the height difference! They are both terrific ladies who will do a great job.