Fun at Mitchell Park with the Dankers

Last Saturday we all went to Mitchell park to have a picnic lunch with the Dankers, Jessica, Clayton and (not so little) Jordan, who will be 3 this year in June. Fun was had by all and a real day was made of it, Mommy got a bit sunburnt even though it was over cast. After the park we went to the Dankers flat, there was a bit of a wait as we went to the park in two cars and stayed to almost 10 at night, Rachel had a blast, watching movies and even had a bath over there. She enjoyed playing with someone elses toys, loved the Donkey that she could jump with.

Visit to Duck and Deck

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At the end of last year, the Yon family went to the Duck and Deck animal farm. Great fun was had by the whole family, they made a real day of it. First Rachel got to feed the goats and the sheep, the Rachel got a ride on the pony, with Mommy walking along side. Mommy then got to rest as Rachel wanted her to with when she



























went on the pony cart ride. Mom was rather scared to see how fast those pony's could go. Mommy even wanted to get off at one stage when they were going up the hill and she thought they were struggling a bit under her weight. Rachel really enjoyed herself and should go again soon.

Sleep over with the cousins

Rachel is so excited that the cousins are sleeping over tonight, Mommy managed to make french toast for everyone for supper, and everyone got to talk to Granny and Grandpa via Skype. Romano and Jezelle were convinced that Grandpa was Father Christmas, especially when he said Ho Ho Ho.
They all had a bath and were in bed before 8, Mommy was rather impressed, that Rachel was the first to fall asleep even though she shouldn't have been since Rachel was so exhausted and hadn't had her afternoon nap.

Ozzy and Peanut having fun in the sun

Ozzy, Auntie Eve's little cat was given her first experience of grass today, and he as so overwhelmed. Peanut was so excited, and mauled Ozzy so much but he didn't even flinch. They are so good together, but if Peanut becomes to ruff, Ozzy knows how to put him back in his place.

Pool fun with the Cousins

The cousins came over this afternoon, Rachel was in her element, playing show and tell so nicely, didn't even have her afternoon nap. Romano and Jezelle had great fun the water, swimming with Rachel. Mom and Dad also were in the pool to keep a good eye on the bunch as the older cousins aren't that good swimmers, but they really enjoyed themselves. Daddy was so proud that he managed to get a photo of himself with all his niece and nephews, on his side of the family.

Vist from the Twins

It was so nice to see Daniel and Emma again, even though it was because of tragic circumstance, they had lost their Grandmother just after Christmas.
The family are all doing very well, and the children were so happy to play with Rachel as they hadn't been with any children their age, since the death with all the comings and going that they had done. Emma and Daniel look so much like their mother.

Visit to the Saxon Seven

We went to visit the rest of the family on boxing day, down in La Lucia. Rachel had a ball of a time playing with her 2nd Cousins (I think that's what they are). First she was playing with Kaitlyn building blocks, then it was notice that she was playing hide and seek with Tessa, pressing their heads against the window, to try and find Kaitlyn. We mustn't for get the budding Architect in Uncle Garth, who also joined the fun. It was great to catch up on news that was happening in the extended family, who now refer to themselves as the "Saxon Seven", rather appropriately

Fun in the Sun

One of Daddy's and Rachel's presents for Christmas was a "slip and Slide" or they call it a "splash and shoak"
Daddy put it up the very next day and fun was had, lucky the weather held up and Rachel as able to really enjoy the fun in the water. Not to sure where we are going to use this slide once the drive way come up, but we'll jump off that bridge when we get there, for now Rachel has really been making the most of her time with her parents as have the parents with Rachel.
Rachel is such a blessing to this family!

Christmas fun for everyone!

Christmas time was a very busy time for this family, having had Christmas eve dinner with the Morris clan, and then after Christmas day service having Christmas lunch with the Yon-Ellis family, fun was had by all. The cousins, Evangeline and Rachel, ate their dinner by themselves, like really big girls. They really enjoyed Aunty Eve's traditional Christmas fillet. By the end of the evening Rachel was so exhausted that even Aunty Bee couldn't get her to smile.
Presents on Christmas morning were enjoyed by all, but with Rachel the most important thing was opening the presents up, needles to say, Mom and Dad never got to open any presents this year as their little Christmas elf, was there. The bubble bunny was a really hit, and the girls had endless fun catching the bubbles and dancing around them.
The Christmas lunch was just as exciting, and filling, and everyone enjoyed themselves. Rachel was spoiled again with a lovely tea-set, that she used to make us all tea after lunch. Daddy got spoiled as well, with clothes. By the end of the evening Rachel gave us a great show with her Christmas necklace that has dayglow colours in the dark.
Jesus really blessed us this Christmas with all the fun and laughter, even though she couldn't have the Olds with us. God willing one Christmas soon!