30 Days of Thankfulness-Day 24 & 25

I am thankful that this weekend has been a wonderful relaxing weekend, which is exactly what we needed as we head into the 'silly' season.

I am thankful for the fact that the drought here in Australia is over and we can have fun under the sprinkler again.

I am thankful for having a 'Mum and Ryley Day' today. He was a great help as we moved Princess from one paddock to another. At one stage he was the one leading her, I was just there in case he needed help. He walked a long way without any complaint either, which is very unlike him! It is so nice to just hang out with him.

I am thankful for David. He is an amazing husband, partner and father. I am very lucky.








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  1. AlisonNovember 25, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    We love to play under the sprinkler too!

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  2. BarbaraNovember 25, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    Yes you are very lucky to have David. He is a good son-in-law too! Great to see that Ryley walked so far. I know he doesn't like walking too much on the farm terrain. Amazing what a bit of responsibility can do....

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  3. HilaryNovember 26, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    Wonderful pictures!!

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  4. ElizabethNovember 26, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Those are three fine looking men!

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  5. SmithsholidayroadNovember 26, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    Sprinkler fun looks great! Love the pic of the boys too :)

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