Sunday, December 30, 2007

Family day

We had a great day with Judith, Don and Peter, Anna, Scott and Mckaia. Sun, water, food, trees to climb, salads - a Kiwi summer day!

Thursday, December 27, 2007

Boxing Day

Xmas day was spent with various other family branches and Boxing Day saw a gathering at our place. The weather was fine enough that we did sit outside for some of the BBQ before very heavy rain. The raincleared enough for some outdoor activites including flying Josh's radio controlled plane, briefly. He is going to need a good supply of propellers.


Monday, December 24, 2007

Christmas Eve 07

As well as the usual Christmas preparations and ensuring everything was sorted at the cafe for the two day break, this Christmas eve was even more exciting. By mid-day no-one wanted to go too far from home..... then they arrived. It was delightful to see the two boys hug and Christopher and Madeline play together and of course to welcome the newest family member to New Zealand (even if she is here on a visitor's permit being a Canadian). We now look forward to a family event on Boxing Day.

Thursday, December 20, 2007

Tree removal

A large Banksia on the north west corner of Ruth and Pierre's was starting to block the whole front of the property. So although it was a good climbing tree - but we were concerned about the concrete under it - it was decided it had to go. It has opened the front up really well and it will be interesting to see if Charles' room is warmer in the winter.
Xmas Preparations

For me with the end of the school year and marking the preparation for Xmas is always rather rushed. Charles and I did get the tree up and I finally posted some cards to friends. The photo of Christopher rather sums up my feelings about now.