Nelson Family Attends Brisbane Riverfire Celebrations

On Saturday my Dad, Mum, Jordan and I went to the Riverfire firework show at kangaroo point and also saw the airforce jet (F18 hornet) fly past a few times. It was so loud. There was also two Blackhawk helicopters that fly overhead. The fireworks were really good and lasted about 20 minutes.  There were so many people watching that they blocked the road off. We also took some photos at the Temple sunken garden.

by Brooke Nelson

Jordan, Lorraine and Brooke at Brisbane Temple 

Jordan, Lorraine and Brooke

Marty, Brooke and Jordan at Temple sunken garden

Magnificent Arrival

I woke up at 6:00 in the morning today. I knew it was a very special day!...it's the day I get my mini pony's so my Dad Marty and my Brother Blair and I headed to the pick them up from the Leneham's property at Eight Mile Plains. We met my Uncle Doug there with a horse float. Dad loaded into the ute some other items suchas portable fencing, jumps, horse books and feed. The Leneham's said their goodbyes and we loaded the horses Ebony and Ally into the float. It was easy to get Ebony on the float but Ally was hard! but at least they traveled well.

When we got home we put the halter and lead on the horses and Blair led Ally to our paddock and I took Ebony. Ally started to run towards the lush green grass. We let them settle in and explore their new home.

Dad spent the morning finishing off the gate and so the area is now secure. We gave them some carrots which they loved. Ebony is a little feisty at times, especially with James, Blair (pictured in the blue singlet) and Jordan (Pictured in the red t-shirt). They love eating the grass and I'm sure soon I will be scooping up the manure.

A few times today I lead both of the horses area the paddock and gave them a little run. they kept up with me!

(Written by Brooke Sariah Nelson).

It's A Boy!

Today we found out that James and Elle are having a boy. We're all excited about it, his name shall be Oliver James Nelson. Elle had the scan taken at Victoria Point medical centre, Lorraine and Shay had gone with them. Everyone was excited to find out, especially Elle, she had to know what gender it was, she doesn't do well with surprises. The whole family is happy for them, there both very happy! James is glad to have a boy first up.

And James and Elle can't wait until Oli's arrival.

Brooke Turns 11

Brooke had a lovely birthday and she hopes it won't be long before she gets a couple of horses. She is being very patient as the grass is yet to be laid and fencing still to be erected.