Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Monsoon in January




We weren't quite expecting the amount of rain to fall as it did in January. Luckily my Dad got the downstairs drains all sorted and not ones to be deterred Warren, Gareth, Melissa and I got stuck into the removal of the crofton weed that had been pretty invasive in the ponds. It was pretty icky work but really rewarding. Thanks Melissa for taking the photo!




The dahlias that were planted in the front garden were growing at an amazing rate and were as tall as a person! Unfortunately the heavy rain flattened them! Delvae got some nice cuttings before the rains fell!



However, the daisies still managed to shine despite the heavy deluge!

Tuesday, 3 January 2012

Holidays and Hannukah

           Holidays provide a great opportunity to reconnect with family and make bonds stronger.












Justin took all the cousins for a spin in the old Land Rover.













Alex, Jordon and Justin jumped and swam in the new waterhole












Bananagrams helped with word building















Nicola and Alex enjoyed playing with Alice and Sarah