17!

Ella is creeping into adulthood! We had to wake her up to give her presents before scooting off to work and school.  Leo joined in! There was no family celebration or party on her birthday instead she went out to dinner with Ryan!

While Ella was out enjoying herself, Andy and Katy joined Rob and Mira and friend Lily for the annual Dad, Daughters (and friends) overnight hike. Under time pressure, they chose nearby Bungonia National Park. Leaving Canberra in the early afternoon on Friday, the group arrived at Bungonia and began hiking by 4pm. Luckily the 4km downhill trail to the Shoalhaven river only took them about an 1hr, so they managed to set up camp as darkness descended.