Camping, Jack & Will style

The other week, Jack bounced in at home to tell us in a very excited fashion that he was going camping with Mum, Dad & Will. Such enthusiasm & excitement was evident on his little face. So out to the camper we went to find the tent, the billy & the bbq plate so they could go camping.

Ma ma & Pa decided to gate crash their camping site to have a spot of tea with them & to see how the boys were enjoying their adventure. We found them all set up & the fire going all in readiness for the evening meal.

This is the life says Will, me & Bella can play & have fun getting down & dirty!

Just testing out my swag to make sure it is comfy.

This is me and Pa having a spell after all our hard work and checking out the scenery.

What a cute lad..................

That is what we needed the billy for........to make our pop corn! Not for a cup of tea!
Jack assured us the next day that they had great time camping out.

Our Visit to Sydney

We don't need a much of a reason to visit Relle, Sami & La, but the one we found was quite a good one. And that was to attend Travis & Millie's wedding. Relle has posted on her blog many photos on our visit & I will include a few more of the happenings. We had a wonderful time with the grand kids & their mum's & dad's. Thanks for having us Relle & Sami.

The gorgeous couple ..............Trav & Millie

Congratulations!

After the ceremony and afternoon tea, the children came back with Ma ma & Pa to discover some of La la's toys & the cubby house in the back yard.

This is pretty good hey, Jack! (wonder if Dad & Pa will build us one?)

This is my type of house...... yay!!!

We got to visit Uncle Sami at his fire station & even better we got to crawl all over his fire truck & play with the big hoses. Gee...... this is a tough job for a tough fella isn't it Uncle Sami?

Uncle Sami and his off siders

A music lesson from the master. Jack watching very intently to get it right!

Relle and La la's Visit

As you will have seen from Relle's blog, they came to the farm for a visit. It was great to have them around for a couple of weeks & while they were here other family members visited as well. We were able to have a couple of gatherings where Old Pa was able to catch up with all of his precious Great Grandies.

I am having lots of practise with this 'walking bit' but still have do some more of it. Have tried a couple of steps by myself but not just yet!

La la doing the rounds on the veranda. Boy can you clock up some kms!

Races.........................Will drags the bucket!!! But boy can he move when needed!

Aunty Laura painted our nails with bright pink polish.............

Don't they look pretty?

A spot of afternoon lunch

Time for some 'Pa time'.

Our little man, Master Mitchell

Jack was 'plumb tuckered out' after such a busy day with his cousins

Gorgeous Miss Alara with her painted face from the Servi Fellowship Family Tea

June Long weekend

We had the call to go for a visit to Echuca to catch up with the Grandies. On Friday we had the pleasure of looking after Mitchell while Mum Julz & Lexie went off to Kindy. We had a lovely morning with our little man just playing around & showing us all of his toys in the play room. After lunch we went off to pick up Lexie from Kindy & then had some retail therapy.

Hello Ma ma, I'm talkin to Tyson..............if I can wake him up!

I'm just telling Pa what he has to do......................we are playing Mum's & Dad's

On Saturday we ventured over the highway to the Steam Rally. Lots of olden day stuff!
(Old Nana & Pa loved these events!)

A beautifully restored vehicle.

The beautiful Carlton & United Breweries Draught Horses


On Sunday afternoon we decided to take the boat out for a run up the Murray River. The sun was shining with a cool breeze but we rugged up & the time spent on the river was lovely.

All set and off we go.

With the sun shining, the boat humming along & a nice snuggly place on Ma ma it was all a bit much for Lexie so she had 40 winks on the way home.
Thanks for the lovely weekend Julz, Nat, Lexie & Mitchell.

Will's 1st Birthday

On Sunday 5th June we ventured to the Mundulla Playground for coffee & cake to celebrate Will's 1st Birthday. (birthday on the 4th) We all braved the cold wind to have a play in the playground & to eat some delicious chocolate cake. The little ones didn't seem to notice the cold, they were too busy playing & waiting for the cake!

This is my cake! Just need to see if those lollies are real..............do you think mum will let me have just ONE?

Everyone singing........"Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to Will.....................Hooray!

Time to tuck in........................ delicious.

Sydney..............Finally!

Well it has taken us a loooong time to get up to Sydney for a visit. Ma ma had to leave Pa home cos he & Matt had started cropping. Nearly didn't get there due to Louie doing herself some damage. But, as the real trouper that she is, off we went. And Fun we had!

Sami kept the younger set entertained with his music & songs. Love to dance do La & Tobs

On Mother's Day went ventured up to Avoca Beach to visit Relle & Sami's good friends Larissa, Dave, Christina & Charlie. It has been 10 years since we (Ma ma & Pa) saw these wonderful people. With good food, fun & beautiful weather, it made the day perfect.

Having fun down on the beach with the boogie boards.

Relle................well Louie, what are you waiting for? Toby.........poor mum, her sore leg!

The million dollar views from Larissa & Dave's balcony. Wouldn't tire of them.
Thank you for the wonderful day, we will catch up again soon.

A spot of painting from our budding artists

Acrobatics on the stairs by our precious two
Thanks Relle, Sami & La for the wonderful few days that we spent with you. Ma ma enjoyed all the love & cuddles from La & I had some left over to bring home for Pa.

Ma ma's Birthday

Another year has come & gone and Ma ma is a year older. It was a good excuse to have a celebration. So off to Laura, Steve & Toby's house for a birthday meal. Laura made a beautiful dinner & topped it off with a wonderful 'Duck cake', much to the young boys delight. A great creation Lou, well done!

Ma ma getting a lot of help in blowing out the candles.
(some very hot tail feathers!)

2 young lads demolishing a very yummy cake

and then looking for some more...................please?

Thank you Laura, Steve & Toby for a wonderful meal & family time.