We're back at Tandou!

We got back to Winkie just on 4 weeks ago and to say that it's been busy would be an understatement.  One important occasion was Max (Sylvana and James puppy) turned 1!  Sylvana decided to hold an 'intimate' birthday party for him and we made the cut LOL

She made a sponge cake with jam and cream and cut it out so it looked like a bone and added squeaky toys for him hahaha

And he got fed some cake at the table!

We enjoyed lunch at Bracegirdle's on Jetty Rd at Glenelg after hearing of Kasiah's safe arrival.  It was delicious :)

It was while we were there that Bun got a phone call from Col at Tandou Farm, asking if we were able to come back sooner because he had people going away for a few weeks.  Bun had gone outside to talk on the phone and with trams going back and forth couldn't really hear Col too well (deafness is setting in I think) and he agreed that we could do the job, not realising that it was only 10 days away!  We had already arranged to spend the week in Adelaide because Ben was flying over.  Luckily Bun was able to get hold of a group of backpackers to help finish off the pruning because we weren't going to get through it all by ourselves.

With this photo, I said 'that's my girl, colour co-ordinating her dummy to her outfit already'!  Considering that Bun always said that he 'likes them when they can walk and talk' , he is now a big softie, remembering 'how cute and tiny they are' LOL  He can't get enough of the cuddles either hahaha

Kasiah on her first walk in the pram!  So tiny in there that she looks like a little baby doll :))

Although Ben's first day in Adelaide gave us miserable weather, we still managed to enjoy the day.  We started the day with breakfast with Josh and Kara and Ben was able to cuddle with Kasiah.  Lunch at Mawson Lakes and ending with takeaway at Callie's place with Paula, Justin, Allana, Chloe and Brayden.  It was lovely to catch up with them all.

 Sunday was much warmer and drier so we went down to West Beach for some putt-putt.  Ben triumphed and I was just happy to beat Bun's score :))  It was great to have some family time for the weekend!

After arriving home on Tuesday night, it was hectic for the next few days so that we would be ready to come to Tandou on Sunday.  I did find some 'me' time to quickly whip up a quilt for me!   I haven't ever really made one just for me and this is super-cosy with minkee fabric on one side. For those who haven't come across it before, it feels like very soft, fine velvet, perfect for snuggling under on a cold day.  I might use it today actually.  Yesterday was a lovely calm, warm day for towing the van up here. We brought the ute as well, just in case.  Bun has started work today but it may be a few days (or preferably weeks haha) before there's a tractor free for me LOL!  So I'm sitting back being the caravan-wife for now.   The cockatoos are swarming around outside the van making heaps of noise at the moment, they have nearly killed the trees around us since we were here last.  I'm glad we don't need the shade as much as we did in summer because there really isn't any!

I've gone shorter again with the hair as I figured it is going to be under a hat mostly for the next couple of months and to be honest it's a lot less hassle.  The biggest plus is that Bun doesn't think I'm a troll anymore hahahaha

We will be here for the next three weeks then home for a couple of weeks to some more work, then all being well, back here for another six weeks.  I am looking forward to November and December at home and really can't wait for my long weekend in Melbourne!

Callie is enrolled to study a Diploma of Advertising and a Diploma of Marketing, starting last week.  Many of the units are the same for both courses so it makes sense to get 2 Diplomas instead of one and she is going to do it online so that it is flexible for whenever she gets a job.  She attended an industy open day the other week and that helped as she is starting to find ways to network with people.

Ben is still waiting on hearing about a posting so fingers are still crossed there.

Josh and Kara are doing really well and Kasiah is growing quickly.  I think Josh will be sad about having to go back to work this week, he has really enjoyed the bonding time with Kasiah.  Hopefully they will all get plenty of sleep and settle into the new routine that comes with him returning to work.

Well, I've done the washing already and the blog, now it's time for me to get the sewing or knitting out and put my feet up for the day :))

Cheers

Anne