Ma ma's Birthday

On Ma ma's birthday  Cathy, Old Pa, Nanny Sue, Kara, Laura, Will, Beau, Lucy and Davy took Ma ma to the local pub for lunch. We had a lovely meal and lots of laughs to help celebrate not only her birthday but the arrival of little Davy. Thanks for the lovely afternoon and the birthday cake Aunty Cathy.

 The candles kept going out...........Beau was the secret blower outer!!!!!!

 Nanny Sue got in some cuddles with little Davy

Four generations, Laura, Davy, Old Pa, Beau and Ma ma

Davy Liam Excell

On the 7th April 2014 we welcomed into our ever growing family another little grandson. Laura and Steve now have 3 gorgeous boys who Ma ma & Pa love to bits. Davy Liam has slotted into the Excell family very well. He is dearly loved by his big brothers Toby and Beau. 

 First cuddles with their new brother Davy Liam

Cuddles with Pa

Bits and Pieces

Pa has been busy with lots of odd jobs about the place including putting vehicles back together, driveways need attention and some good old burning fun. The Little old Massey Harris tractor is all repaired and looking very spick. It will be a shame to put it back to its use as the "Saw Bench"

 Pa's pride and joy

 (Bring back some memories Jill and Daryl?)

 Mr Hunt giving the Driveway some attention to fill in those holes and make it wider for Matt's truck

Jack and Will wanted to join in on the fun while burning some stubbles. We bounced around in the back while Pa lit it up.

All in a fun afternoon's work 2 little fire bugs with the big fire bug

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!

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

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

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