Summer holidays 2018

Summer holidays is a busy time at the farm, with grandkids and mates coming and going. This year we had 3 one week followed by 6 the next, plus the 2 from next door joining in all activities. All stayed for 3 days and 2 nights, which makes for a lot of food and a lot of noise, but Pa and I think we're so blessed to have the place and the good health to do it. Too soon they'll all be back at school, sport, socializing, Youth Group and church ... it's a long time till they all come back next holiday. (We should be rested up by then!!)

This year the hay shed was a favourite destination, whether helping to fill it, learning to ride motor bikes around it or building cubbies in it.

The young men.

 Second cousins, good mates

First ride on a bike with clutch... goal: to hit second gear... done! Go Ella!

 And then there were the chickens. 4 chicks to dear old Everest, second year running.

 Love that smile! Josh, headed for high school in 2 weeks.

Our first jamming session with 2 guitars, 1 bass and 1 mandolin. We weren't half bad !

The pond was put to good use in the hot weather too.

 Sammy, also headed for High School, no doubt a future high flyer!

The young ladies. Jamie's first drive of the ever-patient Cindy

 Watching the farrier. (the dogs got distracted, as usual)

Morning tea on the verandah...

...or on the Adirondacks if you're a young lady

 Sunset and moon rise in paradise