Abi's 1st Horse Riding Lesson

Well, it's finally happened. Abi has had her first horse riding lesson. She had a great time and was very definite that she wanted to go back again another time. She was very relaxed, as though she'd been riding all her life (which of course she has been having pony rides for as long as she can walk).

The only girl I know who says "take a photo of me with my beads and riding hat on." Always the girly girl.
Abi's first riding lesson.
Having her first trot. She though it was 'pretty good', and 'very bumpy'.Starting to learn how to steer - winding in and out of the cones.
Em wanting to get in and have a go.

Fine - if I'm not allowed to go in and ride then I'll sit here and make a mess in the sand and manure instead!

Having cuddles with Nanny is always good.

Geelong - Cup Day

To celebrate Julia finishing the end of her course (hurray it's all finished) and to do some shopping on cup day we went to Geelong with Nanny. We all had a lovely day, even though it was a bit quieter than normal with Julia having laryngitis. We went to Eastern beach, had a swim and play on the playground, then went out to dinner with Aunty Sarah, Aaron, Poppy and Nanny. It was a great day.

End of October

The end of October saw a few visitors come and go from the Walker home. While Julia finished her final teaching rounds Grandma Chris came to look after the girls. We also had some visitors of the more native kind. Our friendly Echidna and Kangaroos have come back, which we always love.

After an interesting dinner out this is Emily having a temper tantrum in the driveway refusing to come inside.

Yes, this is the same girl!!!!

Here are the girls relaxing in sunshine after a busy few weeks.