Farm yard capers

The girls loved nothing better than to take a stroll around the yard to suss out what Pa & Uncle Matt were up to. They had fun looking about & giving some advice on the farming matters!

Move over Uncle Matt, I've got this all covered.

The Semi was here..............

Hey Lexie, were did you go?

Who needs sand when you can have any type of grain to play in!

OK that's the yard all sorted. Time to go. Pa, don't lose that list of all those repair jobs that need to be done. See ya next time we visit.

Birthdays Galore

January is a busy month for birthdays. Cousin Jacqui, Matt, Relle, Old Pa & Uncle David & then Kristen a few days later.

Jacqui's was the first Jacqui celebrating her 1st birthday in style at their beach house with family & friends

Matt's was next

Josh is helping Matt blow out the candles on his cake. Those sparklers are a bit of a problem!

Then it was Relle's turn

Relle had help from the younger generation

Old Pa celebrates his 81st

Great grandie, Lexie helps Pa celebrate his birthday at the hospital

Grandie No 4

Introducing Ma ma & Pa's grandie no 4. Toby Lucas Excell born on 29th Dec 08 at 6.38 pm. He weighed in at a healthy 8 lb 4 oz & measured 51 cm long. He is such a cute little man.

Boxing Day Celebrations

On Boxing Day the Altus Family got together at Glen & Merrilyn's. It was a perfect summer's day, hot enough for the kids to get into the pool to entertain the oldies. It was the first time for many years that all of Ma ma's brothers & sisters had been together so it was the perfect opportunity to have a kodak time. Old Nana was missing due to being in hospital but we made sure that Old Pa enjoyed himself with all his kids, grand kids & great grandies.

Kym, Cathy, Diane, Bing, Angela, David, Glen & Pa.

Old Pa with the grand kids & the great grandies. They are the ones who bring the greatest joy & pleasure to his & Old Nana's lives.

The Pool, the best place on a hot day!

Lexie, Josh & Jacqui enjoying the water.

Christmas Day, Hoorah!

Now that's morning tea done with, the day goes like this....La la filling in Jack on what happens.

Time for the presents.......

Come on Pa, hurry up!!!!!

AND CHOCOLATE!!

If I hide here, they won't see me eating my stash, will they?

A Special moment with Aunty Lou

Alara having some cuddles with Aunty Lou & bubby 'George'