Fathers Day

Andy was showered with gifts from the girls. From school Ella made a paper shirt with 'vouchers' in the pocket. Andy cashed in two of his vouchers immediately - breakfast in bed and a coffee. So I assisted Ella with making eggs and bacon plus a cup of coffee. The coffee I should mention was made under the verbal direction given from the bedroom! Andy thought the poached eggs and bacon were delicious however the coffee wasn't quite up to the usual standard. Funny that! Turns out that I misunderstood the hot water bit (thinking I was warming up the cup!) and made a short black instead of a long one! Obviously I need to do some bonding with the machine….

Kate presented Andy with a footprint poem as well as a beautifully drawn card with her and Andy on the front!

Next we were off to enjoy orienteering in the sunshine at Birkenburn. A fantastic assembly area provided the gang with much to do! I ran first around the shortest hard course followed by Andy on the longest hard course. The girls (Ella, Katy and Mira) were keen to do a course too.  Ella wanted to do more on her own so we let her have a head start. I attempted to teach Katy and Mira how to orientated the map. Needless to say they were more interested in other things…horses, the muddy ground, animal bones…even got some shot put practice with pine cones for the up and coming little aths season!! We caught Ella up several times when she was confused as to which way to go. Eventually she disappeared and we didn't see her again until we were back at the assembly area.

A coffe stop in Bungendore topped the afternoon off before spending the rest of the afternoon relaxing around home.