Anyway Ella was happy to get her piercings done and according to her the process wasn't too painful.
As for a party, Ella had a few friends sleepover - claiming they didn't get to sleep until 2am! Here's to the new era of staying up - at least they weren't noisy and the rest of us got a little more shut eye!
The recent Photo Access school holiday workshop has spurred on Ella's internet in photography. Turns out that her wardrobe is a great spot for her shots to be displayed and admired!
Planted out some vege seedlings for winter.... red cabbage, spinach, a few varieties of lettuce, kale, broccoli and broad beans.
All growing well especially as Indi hasn't taken any interest in them!
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Week 5I may have been know to dress up my first dog, a toy poodle called Tinkerbell and push her around in a pram, however since then I can't say I've ever been one to buy clothes for my dogs. Our girls though are a little like the younger me and seeing though times have very much changed, decided to dress Indi up. Specifically Katy bought Indi her very own costume / jumper - a pink unicorn suit. Despite the fact that it is a few sizes too small, Indi doesn't seem to mind wearing it, especially with the current drop in temperature and after the most recent haircut that was rather short...
Holiday programs are becoming a thing of the past. However last school holidays, both girls were keen to attend a 2 day photography course. The first day was spent at the Zoo trying to take interesting photos while the second day was based at the studio, digitally altering and improving their shots. They were encouraged to create a booklet or poster containing their favourite images.
Here is Katy's booklet -
Once inside the coop, the new duo seemed mostly happy. Willow and Maple were nice enough to their new friends. Hope made herself right at home very quickly - happily snuggling into the new chicken house. Gypsy was a little unsure - perching herself on the roof for the first night. By the second night she had worked out the house was much warmer and not so scary!
Dawn Drifters took Cath, Eoin and Aoife on an amazing balloon ride. Launching from southside, they drifted over the arboretum in their black balloon. I ran with Indi and Bekele to the top of Mt Painter to watch their flight and thought they may actually drift over the top of us! It wasn't to be though as they landed in the farmland to the north of the arboretum. The dogs and I stopped in for a coffee on the way home.
Happy 10th Chicken Anniversary to us!!
Here is a recap on our chicken journey....
Bekele came for a sleepover while Cathy and co were away. The puppies were either play fighting, playing chasey, playing tug of war or sleeping. And then when I took them running they were polar opposites - Bekele was sleek, mechanical in his running style and intensely focussed on just going without any distractions. Meanwhile Indi was scruffy, bouncy and completely distracted about anything and everything! Made for interesting runs!
The postponed 2020 Easter 3 Days Orienteering Carnival was held this year near Orange. We were based at Canobolas scout camp on the outskirts of Orange with several other families. A great spot in terms of location - about 30 - 45min drive from each map and each time we passed this house, the dog was always asleep on the verandah of this house and plus a short walk to Lake Canobolas.
- Katy and her friends were all purchased new o tops
- retreating to Lake Canobolas for a swim or paddle board (thanks to others who had brought these along). The kids had heaps of fun on the water!
- Katywon W12 with a steady run on the last day; Andy placed 4th in M45; I pulled out on Day 3 so was a DNF and Ella was unable to go out at all due to her ankle recovery.
