Water, Oh what a beautiful sight!

We have been blessed with rain. Over the past few weeks in Aug & Sept it has been raining and we now have lots of water about. It was something to see in the Desert and even more exciting to come home to see lots of water. It has filled or filling the local swamps and dams that haven't had water in them for many years. It is a real pleasure to go out side and hear the Frogs during the day and at night. Wonder where they have been during the dry years.

Green Swamp - another rain will have it overflowing.

The little dam just east of the house - filled & overflowing into the table drains

The table drain opposite the little dam on Spotty's side of the road.

The Dam in the corner of paddock at Wallis' bus stop & mail box

Water in Grosser's paddock & swamp at the same corner (sth servi & sth lillimur rd)

Down at the Boat lake, Jack still found time to play with Bella

Don't dawdle Dad! take me for a spin.
Can always find a use for everything - shovels become oars!

Birdsville Trip

We were off again up North this time with the Maidments, Nortons, Tinks & Merretts. The Birdsville Races was the place to be. We didn't get to the Races due to some very wet weather coming in. So we departed & went off down the Track to see the Cooper Creek punt working.

Pa's birthday was celebrated with the group at Birdsville. He got his Tim Tam cake in the shape of his actual birthday numbers.

The Desert in bloom & with lots of water!
It is amazing just the amount of water out there.

Just some of the water at the Cooper Creek Crossing.

We took a Helicopter flight over the Cooper Creek

The Cooper Creek Punt at work.

Jack & Pa Heinrich's early Birthday Celebrations

Three special people celebrate their birthday on the same day 1st Sept Nano Marg Olsen, Jack & Pa. Because Ma ma & Pa were off on another 'little jaunt', it was decided to have an early birthday tea for the two young men. We hope that Nano Marg had a great day & Happy Birthday!

The Birthday Boys! Love the bogged tractor cake!
Has been known to happen to the bigger lad!

Time to try out Jack's new chalk & magnetic board
Jack & his partner in crime, young Toby

Mitchell & Nathan's Special Day

We had a wonderful weekend in Echuca with the Heinrich & Smith Families to celebrate little Mitchell's Dedication & Nathan becoming a Baptized member of their Church. Lots of laughter, fun & fellowship was enjoyed by all. Thanks Julz & Nathan for the wonderful weekend.

Ma ma & Pa with the' two men of the moment'

Mitchell and Nathan

'Feed time at the Zoo'
Ryan, Zac, Jack, Toby & Lexie