Heinrich Gathering July 2019

 On the 1st weekend of July the Heinrich Clan gathered in Halls Gap at the Baptist Church Campsite for our Family Reunion. It was a great place to gather and have a wonderful time together as a family.

We had a great communal room and kitchen and a big space for the kids to run amok.

 

Over night we had a visitor through the front doors. He decided that he was hungry and there appeared to be plenty of food in the bin. He had his snack and then had a play in the big room and found that he was unable to dislodge the lid that was stuck on his head!!!!!

This provided lots of attention in the morning and discussion on how to take it off of him.

 No one was able to get close enough to him to take it off, so it was a phone call to the Wildlife people to help.

Julz, Kara and the little ones stayed to keep an eye on the Kangaroo till the wildlife people turned up.

 

Some of the more adventurous ones decided to do the Pinnacle Walk via the Wonderland Carpark. That is quite a walk with lots of steps, rock climbing and side adventures. Some may have found that a little nervous trying to keep an eye on all of the kids!!

 

 Stopping for a breather and a chat

 

 Well done you made it

 

A few of us went off for a drive and came across the Halls Gap Zoo. We spent a lovely couple of hours wandering about taking in the views and viewing the animals.

 

Later in the afternoon we took the little ones on a trek up to the Venus Baths. Just a nice little walk for those little legs and a promise of an ice cream on our return.

 

 With some effort we managed to keep Rory and Davy dry. All that water, it was sooo tempting to put the foot or toe in. They managed to do some very impressive jumping to get to the other side of the pools.

 

 Our cosy little group in a dry spot if it were to rain.

 

When we got back the big kids were playing Red Rover Cross over in the park after having their ice cream

 

 We ended the afternoon by visiting a couple of Look outs to take in the spectacular views.

 

 While we were there is was Beer o'clock time

 

To end the day we had a wonderful meal and an opportunity to celebrate an important occasion.

 

 

Everyone tucking in to the delicious meal.

 

Aunty Jill had a special birthday in May so it was fitting that we as a family should keep the celebrations going and have another birthday cake. Everyone loves birthdays and cake.

Happy 70th Birthday Jill

 

 

 Lining up for the delicious cake. Aunty Relle did a great job in making it special

 

 Thank you to everyone for making the weekend so special. Love these times that we can get together as a family.

 A Family Photo

Best Buddies

Birthdays

 On the 28th May, Beau celebrated his 7th Birthday with an afternoon tea after school. All his cousins who live locally came along to help him celebrate.

 

His wonderful farm yard cake.

 Everyone joins in singing the Birthday Song

 

Happy 7th Birthday Beau

A week later it was time to celebrate Will's 9th Birthday. He was not too fussed about having a cake. He wanted Lasagna for tea and thought that you could put the candles in it instead of a cake!!

Checking out his gifts

 Putting candles in a hot Lasagna dish creates a problem with the end of the candles.

Quick Will, blow them out before they all melt!! Ha ha ha

Happy 9th Birthday Will

Off to Sydney

On Easter Sat, Pa came in off the tractor and said that we are off to Sydney. After Mama got him to do a couple of jobs, we packed our bags and off we went. We had an over nighter in Shepparton and arrived in Penrith at 4 pm on Easter Sunday to help them celebrate with a meal at Jill & Morg's. It was a great week being able to catch up and spend time with the Ercan Family. 

We didn't give Relle much time to organise an itinerary for the week but we always found something to do most days.

Easter Monday we decided to take a walk up to the Nepean River Lookout. It is a beautiful spot to just watch the world go by and take in the scenery.

 We then decided to continue the walk, up to another Look out.

 

 It was a longer walk than we realised or remembered.

 

 Finally made it!

 

 It was worth it, the view was spectacular

 

 After some food, everyone felt so much better. AND off we walked back to the start.

 

A couple of days later we set off on another adventure and visited the Wheeny Campground up in the Blue Mountains area.

 Enjoying the creek area and let Rosie off for a run

 

 The campground

 

Next stop on our adventure trail was the Upper Colo Reserve. It was a busy place due to the school holidays. Lots of families making the most of the mild weather and the great camping spot.

 

 Plenty of water for all to make use of.

 

 

It was Pa's turn to cook so it was a night out to a very nice restaurant.

 

 The annual photo 

 

 Leyla was in her element, she had Pa to play UNO. Many, many games over the week and he didn't win too many of them!

 

 Relle teaching the girls how to play 'Patience'

Thanks for a wonderful week of catch up and adventures.

 

On our way home we came upon this chap with his flying gear (para gliding) at Raywood. He lives in Bendigo and he left his vehicle 5 kms out of Inglewood.

He gets himself air born with this winch attached to the rear of his vehicle.

A very interesting chap.

Birthdays, Sports Day and a Hat Parade

 At the end of Feb we visited the crew in Echuca for Nathan & Mitch's birthdays. 

We had a lovely  catch up.

A birthday cake from Nathan's work mates so that saved Julz having to make one.

 Everyone has a turn in blowing out the candles

 

Pa has been looking for a little tractor to use around the farm for a long time. He eventually found one for sale not too far away. It is a wonderful toy and when the Grandies turned up, he had to find a job for them to do so they could play with it.

 

 Davy doing his bit in putting the limestone around the Rumpus room.

 

 Lucy's turn with Pa

 

 Now the bigger kids had a go...………….. Toby

 

 Will's turn. There were a few hairy moments when Mama thought they may collide with the wall of the Rumpus room.

Pa assured me that he had it all under control!

 

You would think that one little tractor was enough!!!!

 They multiply. Apparently this is a better one!

 

The Inter School Sports Day was held at Frances late in March so off Mama treks to watch the kids. It was a great day. Frances came in 1st place, Padthaway 2nd and Mundulla 3rd.                                   Well Done everyone.

 

 Toby finishing his Marathon. 1st place

 

A couple of cheeky girls

 

Beau running in his marathon. 1st place

 

 Beau got 2nd placing overall in his age group. Congratulations Beau!

 

 Toby got a 1st placing in his age group. Congratulations Toby!

 

A few days later it was time for us to celebrate Davy's 4th Birthday. First off it was a party in the park with his Kindy friends.

 

 

Then later in the day it was time to celebrate with all the family at home.

 Excell's, Schneider's and Heinrich's.

 

 We fill the room up very well.

 

Just before Easter Lucy's class had an Easter Hat Parade at the school assembly.

 

 Lucy modelling her wonderful creation