Ben and Hugo had a lovely time with Honda and Penny Penny yesterday. We can’t believe how quiet the hens are. They didn’t seem to mind two not so gentle little boys playing with them.
Tony or Julia?
I was reading the paper today and thought this comment summed up my opinion of today’s Federal Election. It went something like this – ‘This has been the most disappointing election campaign I have encountered in my adult life. It is like choosing between two really bad husbands in an arranged marriage.’
Tee Pee Fun
While researching Tee Pee’s I fell in love with this one using Riley Blake’s Wheels fabric range and we just had to have it. It is from Little Bird Boutique an amazing Esty shop. Fran the owner is the most amazing fabric artist. She sources only the very best of fabrics and has an amazing range of children’s essentials. Ben has fallen in love with his Tee Pee. It has been a HUGE hit!!
Welcome home Honda and Penny-Penny
Since we live on a “property” now, we thought that we ought to put on some “stock”. We now have two chickens named Honda and Penny Penny.
First we had to assemble the chook pen. All hands on deck – thanks to Grandad George and Nanny. We also purchased our feed and water containers.
Second job was site preparation. We fenced off a corner about 20m x 10m. Thanks to Grandad and Gamma for lending a hand.
Then, we just added chickens. Buying chickens is apparently like buying eggs, prepackaged in a convenience box. We got our red hens from Stocks Produce, just around the corner from our place and the chook pen from Risson Produce in Ipswich. We are also going to add four Silkies when we can find some.
Now with a little love and care we wait for the magical first egg. Ben checks everyday. So far the reports have been “No Eggs Mum, just poo!”
Ahhh Quiet….
I was cooking dinner this week thinking how organised I was for a change when I thought Ben seemed a little bit toooo quiet. I walked down the hall to discover Ben washing his hands. There was water up the wall, on the floor and the addition of the toilet roll added for lots more fun. Ben was having the best time ever! Oh yeah, he lost his pants along the way. They got wet so he took them off!
Wheelie, Wheelie Fun!
Dad snapped this one of Andrew and Ben doing wheelies on the motorbike. Apparently there were squeals of delight from Ben. Mmmmmm………just wondering where the helmets are? Yes, yes I am the fun police!!
