Since I last blogged, this little girl has celebrated her 4th birthday.
Heidi awoke to a treasure hunt in which she had to follow pictures looking for more clues which of course eventually led to.....
....a stash of presents! She desperately wanted "fairy clip earrings" for her birthday. Whilst I was thinking to myself where on earth am I going to find fairy clip earrings - Darryn headed straight for Google and found these little gems!! Perfect!
She had a wonderful morning then off to Kindy where she shared a mermaid cake with friends. She is already counting down to her 'five birthday'!
We then received a much anticipated dose of 'Debbie'. While we were luckier than most to enjoy beautiful rain and only minor damage. The kids of course thought Debbie was great!
While we watched water raging through the creeks and filling dams, wondering if any fences would be spared, we were equally thankful for all Neerim's creatures great and small coming out of it safe and sound. Considering almost a metre of water flowed through my chook-pen and the pigpen we are extremely lucky not to have suffered any casualties.
Peppa, however, was not impressed that this swollen creek stood between her and us (with piggy breakfast in hand).
As the water subsided, Dad got to fixing roads and fences while kids frolicked in any water they could!
The next event on our social calendar was the annual Show Ball. So we washed off all the mud and donned our Sunday best.
This beautiful little girl won "Princess of the Ball", not to be outdone little Rhys also won "Prince of the Ball".
We had a wonderful night with lovely friends and enjoyed the fantastic community spirit of our little town.
We had a quick little visit from Nana and Olivia. Heidi also decided that after just two haircuts in her entire life that she was nonetheless qualified to give herself and Lewis a style cut! So she is now sporting a crooked fringe, mullet kind of look!
Of course there has been horse riding...
...and cattle work...
...and spectating.
Fly and Rusty welcomed six little puppies into the world. They have received much love over the past six weeks!
Mama came to visit, bearing gifts that keep on giving. With some assembly required she and kids set to creating our very own strawberry farm! Heidi rushed out the very next day in the hope of finding a juicy strawberry to feast on! It was gently explained the concept of only getting out what you put in - so she has been diligently watering the farm ever since. We're still to harvest any fruit...
Whilst the days are getting shorter and colder - we are enjoying green grass, fat cattle, good health and of course much happiness. Although someday's all of those things take their toll and we are just physically unable to finish our dinner.
