it's auntie time

Brigadeiros by my aunt

My aunts were in town and it was brilliant. We chatted and we did all the usual touristy things one

does in Oxford. We had long dinners at cool places and we explored the pubs the best we could. We

had lots of fun and we giggled and reminisced over things past. Most of all, we became even closer

as family and as friends. It was truly amazing to be able to share so much with them and open up and  really enjoy their company. There is such a warm feeling about close extended feeling, and a certainty

that you can never be alone. Ever.

I showed them my Project Life album and as photo lovers they really liked it. I’m proud of it and

I’m so happy I’m doing it, but so far I hadn’t realised what a great sharing tool it can be. I told

them the stories around the photos and how they came to be the chosen ones and they’ve gained a

different insight into my life here, which we so rarely cover when I’m there.

I made bread for them. Aww… you shouldn’t have, they tell me as they take a full grocery shop for

me from their suitcases!

I prepared a little snack pack for them to take on their trip to London. Aww… you’re so sweet, you

shouldn’t have, they tell me as they slice the Folar de Valpaços for my lunch that day.

I guess I know just after who I take after ;)

I miss them already!