Celebrity in the Family

This was printed in a local magazine, it's truly a great photo! It's not just us that think she's gorrrrrgeous!

New Fencing

John has been working really hard this weekend, he has renewed the fencing to our bottom paddock and increased the paddock size to provide the sheep with more grazing.  There's still a bit to do but it's looking really smart.

A Splash in the Paddling Pool

Today Mum and I kept Mya amused by letting her have some splash time in the paddling pool.  She just loves the water and with the weather being hot and sunny, it was just perfect fun time in the garden.

Mya's First Swim

Today Mya and I went out to the Waikite Valley Hot Pools with some friends from our Antenatal Group for her first swim.

It was a beautiful day, perfect for taking a dip, followed by a picnic on the grass.

Happy Birthday John

As an early celebration for John's birthday tomorrow, Family Backhouse went to the Nautilus Restaurant at Tauranga Marina for a delicious Lunch.

Mya was a little angel, sleeping through whilst we had our main course and only woke for the dessert.  I think from the photo that she's got her eyes on my Strawberry Shortcake stack rather than having her photo taken.

Happy Birthday Darling Husband! xxx

Flights Booked!

I have finally managed to sit down and book flights back to the UK for myself (Kate) and Mya.

We're flying via Dubai, spending some days with the Blakes in the sun, and arriving into the UK on Saturday 2nd March.  We'll be basing ourselves at Petersfield at my dad's house, and visiting everyone we can fit in.  Departure date is 5th April, so hope to be able to catch up with most people. 

Now it's booked, I'm getting really excited to be taking a trip back, can you believe it's been over 5 years!  Now to start really planning.

Tree Clearing

 

With fine weather this weekend, John has been out clearing the Beech Tree that we had felled a couple of weeks ago.  Hopefully this should supply us with a nice stock of wood for next winter.

Spring in the Garden

More Lambs.......at last!

At last, after nearly 3 months of waiting, our second Ewe has had her baby lambs, two beautiful boys.  They're feeding well and enjoying the spring sunshine.

Bath Time Cuteness!

9 weeks old today