Beau Lachlan welcome to our Family

On Monday 28th May 2012 we welcomed into our ever growing family another 

dear little grandson, 

Beau Lachlan Excell to love and spoil.

A very proud Pa with his brand new grandie

  

 

The very cute & lovable Beau

Ma ma's Echuca Visit

 On Mother's Day weekend I left Pa at home and did a roadie up to Echuca to visit Nathan, Julz, Lexie & Mitchell. We had a lovely time just chillin out together. On Mother's Day Nathan did us proud by cooking us breakfast and making Julz and I feel special all day. Was lovely to be waited on for the day.

  Mitchell buzzing about in his little yellow car with lots of laughter & giggles.

 The ever entertaining Lexie showing me some of her moves!

Our Mother's Day photo.

Visitors come to visit for a special celebration

On the weekend of 21st April Nathan, Julz, Lexie and Mitchell came home for Kara's 30th Birthday Celebrations. While they were here there were a few jobs that needed to be done, especially while there were some extra hands  to help. (Pa hates to see anyone doing nothing!!)

Uncle Nathan was in charge of the lawn mowing & had lots of helpers with Lexie, Toby & Mitchell

Lets go says Toby,...... Mitchell not so sure. In the end he thought it was the best way to get about. Why should I use my  legs when you get a ride.

Later in the day just as the sun was setting, It was time to let the Fire Bugs loose and this is what they get up to.

 Nathan, Pa and Matt.

 The Kids were with Ma ma watching the spectacular sights

Then on Sunday we ventured over to Matt and Kara's for Coffee & Cake to help Kara celebrate her 30th Birthday with Family and lots of friends.

 The younger ones having fun on the back lawn

 The guest of honour herself........Kara 

 Will having a turn in blowing out the candles

 Little lambs are always a hit with the children & especially at feeding time.

 Mitchell getting in on the action

 The musician of the family entertaining the gang.........Mitchell loves his guitar

 Off to feed the sheep and  get some driving practice as well

 Lexie driving Pa's old tractor

One last stop before we head home, Uncle Matt's big truck......just trying it on for size......another trucker in the family?

Another Wedding

On the weekend we had a quick trip to Adelaide to attend the wedding of Mim Buxton and Craig Carter. (friends of Kara & Matt) It was a perfect sunny autumn day and everything went off with out a hitch. Mim looked stunning & so did Kara & Sarah Tymko. Jack & Will had a great time but they did miss La la. She has been their partner in crime at the other recent weddings.

The Wedding party

Mim and her 2 stunning bridesmaids, Sarah and Kara

Getting a family photo is not something Jack is willing to suffer! (off playing is much better fun)

After the ceremony & afternoon tea we went off with the boys to have a play in the playground then we had fish n chips for tea. To finish off a great day we wandered up to Macca's for an ice cream treat and another play in the playground.

A holiday with Relle, La & Leyla in Adelaide

While we were in Adelaide for the Graduation Ceremony, Relle & the girls flew in for a few days to visit Honor, Luke and new baby Flynn. We had a wonderful time together catching up and meeting the newest kid on the block, young Flynn.

Toby in his 'Cubby House' Many hours were spent building cubby houses with the lounge furniture or the beds & what ever else that would be useful as building material.

The two youngest members...........Leyla & Flynn with their Mum's

Oh my how she has grown!

On Saturday we invaded Izzy & Daryl's home. Haven't seen them since Christmas & they are due to move to Qld at the end of June, so it was our last chance to pay them a visit.

Uncle Matt & Will having a chat with Miss Leyla

Buddy & crew checking out the back garden. They discovered all of his hiding spots.

Alara picking some lemons for Aunty Kara from the neighbour's lemon tree. Uncle Daryl just minding the ladder & catching the lemons.
Thanks Izzy & Daryl for letting us empty your pantry & the good company.

Graduation Day

On Wednesday 21st April 2012 we travelled to Adelaide to witness cousin Sam's Graduation Parade. A good few of the Altus Clan turned up for the occasion as we tend to do. Any excuse for a bit of a gathering. Congratulations Sam and all the best for your career in the Police Force.

The Mounted Police on their beautiful greys

The Man of the moment

A very proud Mum and Dad........Cathy and Tom

A very proud Grand father.............Pa Altus and Sam

Showing the love for their brother.......Ash and Kristen

and with the love of his life.........Tash

Whats been happening in February

After having some water flowing around the farm again in the last couple of years, it was brought to Pa's attention that he needed some of the existing drains cleaned out to help the water flow in and around the farm & not get stuck in the paddocks. One paddock went under water a couple of times so it was time to get the big boys in with their toys. Thanks Paul Densley you did a top job!

Paul at work with his tractor & scraper

Drain cleaned & banks gone.

All done. Now we hope that it does the job!

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Early Feb we had a lovely weekend in Echuca to look after a couple of grandies while their mum & dad went to a wedding in Bendigo. We had a wonderful time with Lexie and Mitchell. We had lots of music thanks the budding musician in Mitchell. He loves his guitar. (thanks to his Auntie Ruth) He can now have jam sessions with big sister Lexie.

Who wants to cook?.............Nah not when there is such a good spot down by the river for some Fish n chips

The cute man himself.........Mitchell

And Miss Lexie giving us a wonderful song