String game, sushi, Wonder Woman and a game of basketball with the boys. A nice and relaxing affair at Violets 4th birthday party. |
String game, sushi, Wonder Woman and a game of basketball with the boys. A nice and relaxing affair at Violets 4th birthday party. |
String game, sushi, Wonder Woman and a game of basketball with the boys. A nice and relaxing affair at Violets 4th birthday party. |
String game, sushi, Wonder Woman and a game of basketball with the boys. A nice and relaxing affair at Violets 4th birthday party. |
We made it to Queenstown for our first childless weekend away! Us and 5 other couples managed to make it down south for an action packed weekend. |
We made it to Queenstown for our first childless weekend away! Us and 5 other couples managed to make it down south for an action packed weekend. |
We made it to Queenstown for our first childless weekend away! Us and 5 other couples managed to make it down south for an action packed weekend. |
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Our fancy dinner out at Rata. Very tasty. |
We managed to get a bluebird day for our one opportunity to hit the southern slopes. We decided on Coronet Peak and were not disappointed. Amazing scenery. |
We managed to get a bluebird day for our one opportunity to hit the southern slopes. We decided on Coronet Peak and were not disappointed. Amazing scenery. |
We managed to get a bluebird day for our one opportunity to hit the southern slopes. We decided on Coronet Peak and were not disappointed. Amazing scenery. |
We managed to get a bluebird day for our one opportunity to hit the southern slopes. We decided on Coronet Peak and were not disappointed. Amazing scenery. |
Impeccable accommodation with a bath with a view! Plus a group shot from the deck. |
Impeccable accommodation with a bath with a view! Plus a group shot from the deck. |
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Four of us decided to run to the top of the gondola and back. |
Four of us decided to run to the top of the gondola and back. |
While we were away, nan and grandad kindly had a sleepover with the girls. They all did really well sleeping (iris even slept in!) nan took olive off to Maia's party which was a big deal too. Nice to know they were happy. Book another weekend? |
While we were away, nan and grandad kindly had a sleepover with the girls. They all did really well sleeping (iris even slept in!) nan took olive off to Maia's party which was a big deal too. Nice to know they were happy. Book another weekend? |
While we were away, nan and grandad kindly had a sleepover with the girls. They all did really well sleeping (iris even slept in!) nan took olive off to Maia's party which was a big deal too. Nice to know they were happy. Book another weekend? |
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Champagne brunch to celebrate Sarah's birthday at the Boat Shed waterfront cafe. |
Cheap Wednesday at the zoo so we headed there while oli was at Kindy (felt guilty!) wiry a few of iris's little buddies, Chloe, Olivia and from Kindy Elle & Naomi. Iris fascinated by the swinging chimps, muddy pigs and giraffes eating. She was a lot more engaged this time around too. Walked all the way so maybe next time no buggy? |
Cheap Wednesday at the zoo so we headed there while oli was at Kindy (felt guilty!) wiry a few of iris's little buddies, Chloe, Olivia and from Kindy Elle & Naomi. Iris fascinated by the swinging chimps, muddy pigs and giraffes eating. She was a lot more engaged this time around too. Walked all the way so maybe next time no buggy? |
Cheap Wednesday at the zoo so we headed there while oli was at Kindy (felt guilty!) wiry a few of iris's little buddies, Chloe, Olivia and from Kindy Elle & Naomi. Iris fascinated by the swinging chimps, muddy pigs and giraffes eating. She was a lot more engaged this time around too. Walked all the way so maybe next time no buggy? |
Cheap Wednesday at the zoo so we headed there while oli was at Kindy (felt guilty!) wiry a few of iris's little buddies, Chloe, Olivia and from Kindy Elle & Naomi. Iris fascinated by the swinging chimps, muddy pigs and giraffes eating. She was a lot more engaged this time around too. Walked all the way so maybe next time no buggy? |
Tamaraki nui cable ride and garden fun today. We could fit three in our car! |
Tamaraki nui cable ride and garden fun today. We could fit three in our car! |
Tamaraki nui cable ride and garden fun today. We could fit three in our car! |
Catchup with cuzzies with biking and bush fun. Followed by a yummy picnic in the sun. Love these winter days. |
For KPC Tamaraki Nui we visited SPCA in the old fever station (used to have tb patients). It is huge and very cool! We got to meet a curious bunny, lots of playful puppies and hiding kittens. They even do parties there! Olive loved patches the pup and how soft the bunny was. |
For KPC Tamaraki Nui we visited SPCA in the old fever station (used to have tb patients). It is huge and very cool! We got to meet a curious bunny, lots of playful puppies and hiding kittens. They even do parties there! Olive loved patches the pup and how soft the bunny was. |
Olives most elaborate duplo creation yet. Always centered around housing animals. This one has a playground, school, bedrooms and balloon umbrellas! |
Mia's fifth birthday party at Junglerama was a big hit. Lower Hutt is so much better than newtowns setup too. Olive was happy to go off and try everything, and super excited to play with Maia as mermaids. (recently left for school) |
Mia's fifth birthday party at Junglerama was a big hit. Lower Hutt is so much better than newtowns setup too. Olive was happy to go off and try everything, and super excited to play with Maia as mermaids. (recently left for school) |
Mia's fifth birthday party at Junglerama was a big hit. Lower Hutt is so much better than newtowns setup too. Olive was happy to go off and try everything, and super excited to play with Maia as mermaids. (recently left for school) |
Second party of the weekend! Caterina's Frozen Playcentre party! |
First dinner out with both kids... It went quite well! Ant and Oli were super excited. |
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Over the past few weeks (coincided with my food bag) these two have had such lovely play in the early evening before bath and dinner. Olive actually reads(from memory) iris books which is just amazing. |
Kindy photos this week, which gave me an opportunity to see olive playing with her friends which was so lovely. One of Olive's friends, Maia had her happy last day today and Olive was asked to be a helper and sit on a chair up the front. So proud. |
Kindy photos this week, which gave me an opportunity to see olive playing with her friends which was so lovely. One of Olive's friends, Maia had her happy last day today and Olive was asked to be a helper and sit on a chair up the front. So proud. |
Kindy photos this week, which gave me an opportunity to see olive playing with her friends which was so lovely. One of Olive's friends, Maia had her happy last day today and Olive was asked to be a helper and sit on a chair up the front. So proud. |
Kindy photos this week, which gave me an opportunity to see olive playing with her friends which was so lovely. One of Olive's friends, Maia had her happy last day today and Olive was asked to be a helper and sit on a chair up the front. So proud. |
While we were away, nan and grandad kindly had a sleepover with the girls. They all did really well sleeping (iris even slept in!) nan took olive off to Maia's party which was a big deal too. Nice to know they were happy. Book another weekend? |
Iris and I popped into town for sushi with daddy. Love these sunny winter days. |
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