Horse Trail Ride

We headed up into the hills today for a horse trail for Kates Birthday. It was her choice this year instead of a party. The boys stayed at home (Phil, Brendan and Jonah) and the girls went. Jonah is a bit too young yet.

Amie rode on JT, a beautiful chestnut gelding!

The girls rode ponies (due to it being so so busy this morning with lessons that all the 'horses' were taken)

We headed out the gate and off on our hour long ride.

The day was a glorious one. Warm in the sunshine and lots of blue sky. So peaceful in the country!

I was at the back all the way on a beautiful Appaloosa Mare called Suzie. No pictures of me I'm afraid, there really was no time!

Ruby was led most of the way on this Shetland Cross called Cocoa. Isn't she just gorgeous!

We couldn't have asked for a better day weather-wise. It's the best day we have had all week!

It was wonderful to see Kates confidence grow as we progressed along. She rode on Tinky.

We rode through lots of bush. In some place the track was down to single lane, so we all got back into line.

I only managed to get a quick photo at the end, as we were running behind time and the next people were waiting. Ella rode on Alice, a Welsh A mare.

Afterwards they sat on the 'pretend' horse!

We visited the ponies once they were back in their paddock.

When we got home, we had Kate's birthday cake that Amie made! Isn't it great!

Interschool Sports Day

Today, our Year Six's and Sevens competed against three other local primary schools in Winter Sports. Every child could choose netball, soccer  or football ( boys only for football). Kate really wanted to play soccer but couldn't get in, so netball it was.

Her position was WA, which she quite enjoyed.

 They were lucky the weather held up, it got a bit cool around one o'clock, but not too bad. 

It was lovely so many parents and grandparents could come to watch the girls play!

Kate loves me to go along to support her in any school activity. I'm thankful to be in a position to be able to do that, it's especially important with only Amie here that I go to watch.

They played eight games altogether. Kate dances with quite a few of the girls from other schools, so it was nice to catch up with those.

 Everyone looked like they were enjoying themselves. It's so important they have fun and they are not just out to win!

 At the presentation, our school won three out of four divisions. Well done!

Chook Update

Muffin and Happy Feet at 5 weeks old

Coco and Omelette like to sit on the doorstep and stare through the (dirty!) glass!

Coco and Omelette 16 weeks.

It looks like Coco might be a he, not a she. We first heard one crow about 4 weeks ago and then nothing, two weeks ago, we heard another crow and then nothing, yesterday morning and then this morning more crowing. It's looking more like a rooster (I think!) but is just so friendly, comes running as soon as we go outside and loves being carried around. I know hens can crow too where there isn't a rooster present, so not ready to swap him/her yet. Will wait and see if it lays an egg!

Happy Birthday Kate!

We celebrated Kate turning 11 today, with presents in bed at 5am (Phil is away, so it was just the 3 of us!) 

Pancakes for breakfast, as requested

The pile of presents- an ipad, lego, books, clothes, jewellery and craft. The doona cover on her bed was a gift too, which she got a couple of days early.

Playing on the ipad before school.

 

A gift from a friend, also her teacher gave her a new fancy pencil!

Ella having a turn at last!

 

The cake to take to school

 The funny glasses her teacher made her wear!

Afternoon tea, as per request

And dinner, as requested!

She's not having a party this year, but we are going on a horse trek on Saturday to celebrate instead. There will be cake too!

Happy Birthday beautiful girl,
we love you! xoxo