Ma ma and Pa Heinrich

Monday, April 7, 2014

Our Road Trip

Early March we decided on a road trip to Sydney to visit Relle, Sami, La & Leyla. We had a wonderful time with them. Pa got to spend time with his girls. Leyla went shopping with Pa & Sami to the blokes shops and loved it. We were able to visit La's classroom and meet her teacher. Watched La play Netball, do her Gymnastics and see the girls do their swimming lessons. We even had time to find some new playgrounds. We found a 'spaceship' park and a very cool 'rope ship' park. Ma ma & Relle had some time for some retail therapy. Had a lovely catch up with Jill, Morgs, Lucho and Jill's Mum & Dad. Relle and Ma ma had a trip into the city for a night of baby sitting young Flynn. It was wonderful to see Honor, Luke and Biddy.

We had a great time and can't wait to do it again. Thanks for having us.

La practicing her Netball skills

Trying their gymnastic skills in the back yard

We had most of our meals under the new veranda. Great job Sami & Friend!!!

Great mates

Pa watching his two monkey's on the rope structure. Miss Leyla was not to be left behind!

They both made it to the lookout (crows nest).

All dressed up to go out for Dinner to the RSL Club. Oh what a feed, we went back for more and more and more!

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Mitchell's Visit

Mitchell settled in very well at the Farm. He had lots to do. Each day there was something on. He had lots of play dates with Beau and was lucky enough to be able to go with Beau to Kinder Gym. The boys had lots of fun there. They loved the bikes on the tracks. He was able to spend time with Aunty Kara, Will and Lucy. They had a great time together and he was able to go with Will to Play group at the Frances School.

Thanks for the visit Mitchell.

The tractor and big yellow truck got a thorough work out!!!

Around and around they went

Time for some building and renos out in the cubby house

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

More Birthdays

In February we did a road trip to Echuca to help Mitchell celebrate his 4th Birthday. We had a lovely weekend with the troops and then Mitchell came home with Ma ma & Pa for a holiday at the farm. Thanks for the great weekend.

A family shot ...... in their onesies'

Mitch opening his gifts under Mum's watchful eye

One happy young man with his Pop Corn cake...........well done Julz!!!

On the Monday back at the farm was Mitch's actual birthday. We couldn't have it pass without some fanfare.

On the next weekend Lou celebrated her 30th Birthday, so it was a good excuse to get together again for some more celebrations. While we were at it, we celebrated Mitch's again, plus Miss Lucy 1yr (who is Aunty Lou's twin) and Nathan's 33rd

Lucy on her little birthday bug that she got from La & Leyla.

Ma ma didn't get a photo of her cake

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Late Christmas celebrations & Gatherings

With Old Pa being in hospital over Christmas & the place being in 'lock down' due to the Gastric Bug we celebrated with him a week later.

We brought in our parcels and morning tea with Relle, Laura & children

Mama, Old Pa & Cathy

A few weeks later when Nathan, Julz, Lexie & Mitchell were able to come to the farm we had Christmas all over again. Great excitement at gift time.

I'll help you Lucy

Everyone busy opening their gifts

While all the Heinrich's were home we had morning tea with Old Pa at Penny Wing.

Old Pa with the grandies plus our adopted ones.....Honor & Flynn

Mama & Old Pa

Sitting on the trampoline eating yummy strawberries, thanks to Mr Grumpy & Mrs Leanne

Birthdays

After Christmas we have a couple of busy months with Birthdays. Toby is the first off the rank on 29th Dec. This year he turned 5 and what a day of celebrations we had. A party with his little friends then a birthday tea with family to end a wonderful day.

La helping Toby with the reading of his birthday cards.

Plenty of water fun with his little friends

Enjoying the sunshine and yummy food

The magnificent rocket cake

Totem Tennis big kid version

A week or so later it was time for another birthday and this time it was Aunty Relle's turn. So Mama & Pa ventured down to the beach to catch up with the birthday girl and the grandies.

Ready set go ............blow

A couple of days later we gathered together to celebrate Old Pa's 86th Birthday. We took over the outdoor area at Penny Wing.

Mama lighting the candles for Old Pa

Some of Old Pa's special people helping him blow out his candles

And this is what he enjoys most of all. The precious Grandies

A little later on we celebrated both Matt & Relle's birthdays with a beautiful meringue layer cake

Happy Birthday to you!

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Boxing Day with the Altus Clan

Sticking with tradition we the Altus mob gather together on Boxing Day to celebrate Christmas. This year was no exception and we ventured to Jenni & Troy's for the day. Thanks to all for making it a wonderful day. The kids had a great time playing back yard cricket, having fun on the trampoline and being able to use the Altus' new pool. Fun was had by all! (We have given Uncle David the challenge to hold it at his house next year. Reno's should be done by them??)

Some brave ones venturing into the cold water...

Once in and the body got used to the water all was well.

Some of the water babies played in there for a long time.

What a good looking bunch. Thanks ladies for a wonderful day.

Christmas at the Farm

With Ma ma feeling a bit under the weather the Christmas preparations fell to Relle, Kara & Louie. Thanks to these wonderful ladies for making Christmas so special for us all. We started our morning with the two young ladies having a wonderful time opening their presents. La got what was on her Christmas List & Leyla is now a budding musician with her piano. (Relle has more photos on her blog)

La and Leyla checking out their gifts

We ventured over to Matt & Kara's for the rest of the day and had a wonderful time with family members. We did miss our Dad, Pa & Old Pa due to all patients being in quarantine at the Bordertown Hospital.