Evening in the Bush

Some friends in rural Calliope (makes Gladstone look like a proper city) had us and a few other families over for a cookout on Saturday night.  We had such an amazing time!  They have chickens, which the kids got a huge kick out of!  Kids in the coop.

Isaac was the first Johnson brave enough to hold one.

What 4 year olds need toys when you can play with chickens?

Bridget really liked them until they moved too quickly towards her.

Chicken love!

I would love to have chickens!  Because I LOVE eggs!  

After dinner the kids played with glow sticks and we learned a few bush dances (square dances).  Then we roasted marshmallows and damper (dough on a stick).  Aussie marshmallows are lame, by the way.  But we all had fun!  (I guess I should explain.  Aussie marshmallows are smaller, don't puff up nice and toasty like, and have a slight artificial berry flavor.  So I do miss a proper American marshmallow for a campfire.)

Bridget mesmerized by the fire.

Evelyn letting daddy do the work of roasting her marshmallows.

What an absolutely magical time!  Almost tempts me to buy a couple acres out in the middle of no where. Or I can just make friends who do!