KATHERINE IN JULY 2012

Riley on the river after a hard day of work.

Mia and Imogen in the snow on a recent trip to Mt Buller, Victoria 

Mia's show entry at todays Katherine Show, decorated biscuits, they didnt win but they were lovely.

Mia's photo of her eye did win the creative junior section.

And me, after 20 odd years of entering i finally won the big prize...yay me !

DARWIN in May

 Riley and Diva on Casuarina beach, he's happy to be home.

 Mia and CJ  displaying a burst of energy

 So cute and grown up.

 teaching Diva to body surf

 she seemed to enjoy the salt water.

 they don't see each other much because CJ attends school in Darwin but when they do catch up it's always lots of laughing.

 Riley made a friend

 exploring the beach on a lovely Saturday afternoon.

a chilly breakfast of Laksa in Rapid Creek park before heading home.

TERRITORY THUNDER

 I got to spend the weekend with my boy. He was supposed to play with Thunder but is still recovering from an injury. They flew him up anyway to meet the team and officials. He caught up with fellow team mates Roy and Damian..the 3 Katherine boys selected for Thunder.

 They played Victorian Metro and beat them by 18 points

 It was freezing in Darwin, a cold wind blew all day and night.

 Mia and CJ giggling as usual.

 Riley couldn't play but he ran the water all night so at least he got to be part of the action in a small way.

Sunset over TIO Stadium was gorgeous and that's when it got really cold. Loved seeing my boy and spending time with him and the girls and Diva who came along for the ride.

KATHERINE in May 2012

Our beautiful Diva on one of her afternoon walks.

Mothers Day at the Coffee Club where we had a lovely brunch, Bruschetta.

Mothers Day afternoon was spent at the Low Level with friends and their daughters and dogs. Diva did have a great time despite the look on her face.

Mia, Rosie, Mia and Diva

Today Mia went to the Races with the Hortons, i didnt feel like it. The morning was spent getting ready. This is the before photo.

This is the after. Stunning. Mia on the left is wearing a dress by George and shoes by Difelli. Mia in blue was wearing a dress by Purple Patch, shoes by Corelli. 

They looked like models, which was scary.

The entire family scrubbed up well and they said that it was a good day, weather was perfect.

KATHERINE part 5, 2012

 Riley and Matthew dressed up to attend a party where you couldnt wear any traditional clothing, so they wore shopping bags...so cute

 Mia and Diva having a cuddle

 Riley and Mitchell on their way to Daly Waters Rodeo

 Katherine River at Knotts Crossing

 playing in the creek on a Sunday afternoon

cooling off in the river

BUTTERFLY GORGE Katherine part 4

 Diva and Riley sleeping in

 Up early the next day to walk a 12 klm round trip to Butterfly Gorge .

 Spotted this little fellow, not sure what he is but he looks like a Bilingual Froglet.

 It was a gorgeous day, not too hot but we still worked up a sweat.

 We saw lots of native plants in flower which added colour to the landscape.

 On arrival we found this lovely pool of water which was perfect for a swim.

  There was a small waterfall 

 and Riley played with the fish.

All up a good day spent with Clare and Phoebe, pity we couldn't take Diva.

KATHERINE 2012 part 3

 On the 24th March Mia and i took a walk with Clare and Phoebe at Katherine Gorge. We did the look out loop, Baruwei walk which is 3.7 klm walk. We did it late afternoon and it was just lovely. We've done this walk many times and it never gets boring.

 Mia and Phoebe adding 4 rocks to the pile that someone started.

 Almost there, i can see the lookout.

 The river is still up a bit and a muddy colour, hard to believe we are only 20mins from home.

 I think they are lost !

 Coming down from the lookout you have to climb down lots of stairs which can give the old knees a work out.

On the 1st of April we wished Mia Horton a happy 12th birthday. Each guest made their own cup cake which then became the birthday cake. So pretty.