Amanda Owen proved her farm life with her nine kids isn't just filled with work and renovation projects.
The Our Farm Next Door star – who shares her kids with her ex Clive Owen – enjoyed an afternoon of fun in the rural surroundings of Ravenseat Farm in Yorkshire. Her kids were pictured building boats out of palettes and cartons to float in the river, using large sticks of wood as oars on the sunny afternoon.
© InstagramThe floatation devices were not overly successful, with her daughters wading through the water with their makeshift boats.
While many of Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda's fans commented that her kids' enjoyment of the outdoors was the "perfect childhood", others couldn't help but note the plummeting temperatures of the winter water.
© Instagram"I bet that is fresh," wrote one, and another concerned fan added: "Too awesome but the water is cold?" A third remarked: "Gosh bet the water is cold brrrr." The temperature didn't seem to concern her kids, who sported wide grins.
The family lives on Ravenseat Farm, which is tenanted, but they have been renovating nearby Anty John's cottage in their latest show. Amanda admitted that she hopes the new home will offer her kids a base in the future.
"When Anty John's was put up for sale, it was a dream come true, really," Amanda said. "It is a little farm cottage with a barn attached, just short of 40 acres."
© InstagramClive added: "It is nice to own a piece of this wonderful valley, and because there are so many of us, a house is certainly going to come in handy because who will live there? We haven't even thought about that; we have no idea, but somebody will."
Amanda and Clive share nine kids: Raven, Reuben, Miles, Edith, Violet, Sidney, Annas, Clementine, and Nancy.
© InstagramIn an interview with HELLO!, she opened up about their futures. "I've got nine kids. They're all very different characters. Raven's very academic, she's working as a scientist and still studying. I'm so proud of her," she said.
Amanda Owen: 5 surprising facts
© LORNA ROACH1. Afternoon tea with Amanda
Amanda's farm in Ravenseat is located on the Coast-to-Coast walking route, allowing her to offer cream teas in the summer. Visitors can even stay on site to enjoy the experience.
2. TV show inspiration
A fan of the show All Creatures Great and Small, Amanda was inspired by the books and the real-life series to pursue a career as a farm vet.
3. Media backlash
After her 22-year relationship with Clive Owens ended, Amanda made headlines for her reported five-year affair with businessman Robert Davis, whom she met through her exes' work. Both Amanda and Clive defended the backlash, explaining their relationship had ended before her romance with Robert began.
4. Rising stars
Amanda's children are following in her footsteps. Her son Reuben stars in a six-part Channel 5 series called Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales. Her youngest trio — Annas, Nancy, and Clemmy — gained attention on Sky Kids' show Pooch Mooch, proving that TV runs in the family.
5. Net worth
Amanda's net worth is reported to be over £1 million, with annual earnings of over £250,000, according to Entertainment Daily.
"Reuben too, he's doing something completely different, but doing what he loves. It's the same with the others, they've all got their own personalities."
© LORNA ROACHShe added: "Being here on the farm is the best school you could ever wish for because it gives you the space and room to find out what you love and what you hate. I'm not for one minute thinking that they're all going to be farmers, but they have got such huge opportunities to channel what they like."
