Helen and Ray invited us, and we had a great time.
For those that have not guessed yet, I love to take photos of things Jasper and I do together. I also like to share them so the people we love can see how he is growing and spending his precious life!
I feel all children are special, and the days of them being "kids" is so limited - they grow so quick.
This first photo is the start of our day.. isn't he cute!!
One type of baby animal they had there were some orphaned joeys (baby kangaroos). you could not pick them up, but could touch them.. very sweet. There were 4 or 5 of them.
Jasper and Ray were very happy to see each other! I usually say "look like you love each other!" on photos, but didn't need to for this.. they were already in the moment!
Jasper and Ray sitting on John's lap. John is Helen and Ray's neighbour and a really good friend of theirs too.
There were little carriages linked together getting pulled by a small tractor/ride on mower... here are the boys getting ready for their ride.
There was a little carriage ride pulled by two minature ponies.. the boys are on here too!
Here is my tough boy getting his riding helmet on.. there were 2 full sized horses for the kids and adults to go on. Jasper was "chomping at the bit" so to speak!!
Here is my brave champ on the horse!
Our little group all went on a tractor hay ride together. From the front: Jasper, Ray, Helen, John, Vicki, Matthew and me.
Jasper and Ray were ripping eucalypus leaves off the trees that were really close to the tractor.
Some alpacas.. looking for food. they weren't too happy when we just took some photos and kept on going!!!
Some tribal drum beating took place. It was right next to where we were sitting and either gets in your blood or gets on your nerves!!! But it was very organic, and the kids had a blast whacking away.
After all the activities, the boys had a cordial skulling competition!!! there was cordial covering them both!
Lunch time!!! For us and the flies! There were literally thousands of flies!!!
Cuddles with Jasper and Ray!
This is one of the first times Jasper has held a baby animal. He is normally pretty scared and I am not sure why. Paul and I always hold them and encourage him to do the same.. He was so proud of himself! He even named it Winston.
Second horse ride, and last one for the day. Jasper is on the horse with the blue blanket and Ray is on the one with the pink at the back.
Coming back from the ride! The photos never do it justice. The trees were beautiful and green and the track they went down was very pretty.
After all this activity, you would think that Jasper would be so tired he would be sleeping on the grass, but here he is running back from somewhere.. super speed!!!
We had a great day.
Camp Quality put on the day for everyone, and it was totally awesome.
Having Fanconi Anemia affect our family has been such a life changing thing.
It is not all bad. Far from it.
We have met some wonderful people, and made some fantastic friends that will last a lifetime. We are experiencing things that we would not have the chance to do otherwise, and appreciate more things than most people think about.
Enough reflection, time for bed!!!
thanks for reading!!!
Brooke
xxx
1 comment:
Ray always has a sweet smile when hugginh Jasper for thr photos!
What an experience for you all! I think that the animals were great! Looks like you guys had a great time. I am so glad that a beautiful friendship has been born.
Love you,
Charisse
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