I don't really want to talk about it...

Let's just say the Ginger Bikkie turned one- she's now a walking, kind-of-talking, grown up girl- and I'm a little bit sad that I no longer have a little baby...

But overall our gorgeous girl's first year is something to celebrate, and we did. We had a nice weekend with my family in Perth, visited AQWA for the first time.

Farmboy, not smiling at the crocodile

If you look closely, you can see Nemo

Port Jackson shark, ready to nibble some fingers

"Pirate ship!"

Stingrays!

Yes, it's me, in a photo

Merry-go-rounds too!

And then the lucky little duck came home to another little party and a new round of cake and cuddles with R's parents.

"Spoiled? Me? Never!"

Happy Birthday, Bikkie!

New Year’s Day

At the Atherton’s. Nice people, nice dogs (and Bill came along too), a drink or two and a sad little collapse into bed at half past ten with the kiddies.

One of Phil Doherty’s young dogs- Ramulam Don x Ramulam Jen

Sam Lloyd and Kumbark Yindi (Badgingarra Bobby x Christies Driftz)

Ramulam Gus (Boylee Doug x Branga Spec)

 Mac’s Boss and Ollie (Badgingarra Jake x Daheim Queani)

The Jake/Queani boys are starting to grow up a little- Boss is the most serious, still the most like his mum and a bit softish, while Ollie is just a great big sweet pup who has some growing up to do. Boss will stay here, Ollie will probably be looking for a new home soon.

 Boss

Ollie 

Boylee Copper (Boylee Tobie x Boylee Speck)

Copper was an unexpected Christmas gift, and if things work out he might be my new trial prospect. His first time on sheep looked okay- I just need to work out how to catch him!

An up and coming Ramulam kelpie pup 

Pete Doherty’s newest additionAn Olboa Ben x Jandoree Molly pup

Sooty is an up and comer too- not sure where she’s coming up to or from, but she’s too cute to care

Pavlova and fruit- Aussie kid fuel!   

    Looking forward to a fabulous New Year!

 And a good solid nap…