Make It Perfect

He made it. And it was so cool to see him come off the aeroplane radiating happiness (and a little nervousness!)…a little taller and skinnier, but the same old Ty we have always loved. We have had a fun few days catching up and enjoying family time together before Carli and Filipa head back home this week with their families.

Cade thought it would be funny to fly to Melbourne for the day and surprise Ty at the airport by flying home with him!
The kids were SO excited to see Ty. I was really surprised by their enthusiasm – unless it was the excitement of having a party when we got home! They were a little muddled up with their signage – “Rocks Ty Uncle”

Family Home Evening at the Scott’s starts with a beautiful drive into the country.

The fun begins with patting baby lambs…
…looking at 2-day old turkey chicks and a flock of ducklings in a cage…
…and discovering goldfish in a pool-converted pond.
Raspberry picking occupies most of our time – scratched arms and competitive bucket fillers!
Riding on the 4-wheeler is the highlight for the kids – young and old!
While the Mums wander through the enchanted secret garden, discovering hidden beauties all around.
These two munchkins learn the art of sharing…
…and we finish up with raspberry-stained faces and clothes, full bellies and refreshed minds from soaking up the country air.

Of all the things Dad was upset about missing out on after he had his stroke, it was taking Oscar and Mason for a fish on his boat.

He had spent hours during the previous week with them sitting in the boat in the driveway teaching them the mysteries of the underwarter world.

They learned how to cast, reel in their catch, take the fish off the hook, put it in the bucket and over and over again. They were even catching gigantic sharks.

When they weren’t in the boat, they were snuggled up on the couch or sitting at the kitchen table reading a book all about sharks and fishes, “Poppy Tom, what’s that shark called? Does it have humongous teeth?”

On Saturday the boys were very excited when Poppy told them he was going to take them out on the boat today! Life jackets were donned, sunscreen applied, rods taken out and strict instructions to Jaron and Filipa to save the kids before Dad! The recovering stroke victim (who is having a miraculous healing) was adamant that the doctor said he couldn’t drive a CAR for 3 months – not a BOAT! What ever, Dad – you go out and have your fun!
No fish were caught, but I’m sure the boys will remember their fishing adventures with Poppy Tom for many years to come.

Oh Maya-girl…who would have thought putting on sunscreen could be so much fun!