The drive up to Taupo was a great success. Hit the road by 7.30am, one stop at flat hills then the final leg to Taupo. The iPad helped out on the final leg with Olive watching Frozen. |
The drive up to Taupo was a great success. Hit the road by 7.30am, one stop at flat hills then the final leg to Taupo. The iPad helped out on the final leg with Olive watching Frozen. |
The drive up to Taupo was a great success. Hit the road by 7.30am, one stop at flat hills then the final leg to Taupo. The iPad helped out on the final leg with Olive watching Frozen. |
The drive up to Taupo was a great success. Hit the road by 7.30am, one stop at flat hills then the final leg to Taupo. The iPad helped out on the final leg with Olive watching Frozen. |
The drive home was pretty good. Olive fell asleep at 10.30am (must have been tired!) we managed to stop at the Raumati marine gardens for some lunch and water fun at the playground before the last hour drive back. It was good to know where to stop for kids on a long drive. |
The drive home was pretty good. Olive fell asleep at 10.30am (must have been tired!) we managed to stop at the Raumati marine gardens for some lunch and water fun at the playground before the last hour drive back. It was good to know where to stop for kids on a long drive. |
The homemade tutu and witches hat that didn't make the Olive cut for KCC Halloween dress up day. The pink 'elsa' cape was a huge hit however. She didn't want to take it off. Started to enjoy pretending to be Elsa and daddy was Ana (or Iris). |
The drive home was pretty good. Olive fell asleep at 10.30am (must have been tired!) we managed to stop at the Raumati marine gardens for some lunch and water fun at the playground before the last hour drive back. It was good to know where to stop for kids on a long drive. |
Birthday dinner for grandad. Olive helped decorate the cake with precision and sung a lovely solo birthday song. |
Birthday dinner for grandad. Olive helped decorate the cake with precision and sung a lovely solo birthday song. |
We resurrect our childhood favourite - Guy Fawkes night! Fish and chips followed by a little daylight display and then sparklers. Olive was a little wary of the noisy ones but loved the sparklers. |
We resurrect our childhood favourite - Guy Fawkes night! Fish and chips followed by a little daylight display and then sparklers. Olive was a little wary of the noisy ones but loved the sparklers. |
We resurrect our childhood favourite - Guy Fawkes night! Fish and chips followed by a little daylight display and then sparklers. Olive was a little wary of the noisy ones but loved the sparklers. |
We resurrect our childhood favourite - Guy Fawkes night! Fish and chips followed by a little daylight display and then sparklers. Olive was a little wary of the noisy ones but loved the sparklers. |
We resurrect our childhood favourite - Guy Fawkes night! Fish and chips followed by a little daylight display and then sparklers. Olive was a little wary of the noisy ones but loved the sparklers. |
Toe touching on the bed. |
Toe touching on the bed. |
We donned our bests for Dan and Kats wedding at the boat shed. Granny had the task of dealing with the little ones (thanks Granny!) which went well until Iris decided not take the bottle (a recent development) and cutting Mums evening short. Daddy stumbled home at 2am. |
We donned our bests for Dan and Kats wedding at the boat shed. Granny had the task of dealing with the little ones (thanks Granny!) which went well until Iris decided not take the bottle (a recent development) and cutting Mums evening short. Daddy stumbled home at 2am. |
I think we forget how far our mr Stinkle has come since we have had him in our lives. He is so good with Olive. Will know play fetch and loves chasing with her. Ignores Iris completely which is to be expected at this age. He loves toilet rolls. Will even stick his head through the door if one is ready. His other favourite toy is the native cabbage leaves for chasing with. We love you buddy. |
We had bike Monday at Playcentre this week. All the kids enjoyed the long road beside the park for circuits. Olive tried a scooter and balance bike but she still loves tri bike. (Might need a balance bike now!) Iris enjoyed some time with herself. Smiling to impress! She loves hanging in the baby pit and watching everything from her tummy and now the mirror too! |
We had bike Monday at Playcentre this week. All the kids enjoyed the long road beside the park for circuits. Olive tried a scooter and balance bike but she still loves tri bike. (Might need a balance bike now!) Iris enjoyed some time with herself. Smiling to impress! She loves hanging in the baby pit and watching everything from her tummy and now the mirror too! |
We had bike Monday at Playcentre this week. All the kids enjoyed the long road beside the park for circuits. Olive tried a scooter and balance bike but she still loves tri bike. (Might need a balance bike now!) Iris enjoyed some time with herself. Smiling to impress! She loves hanging in the baby pit and watching everything from her tummy and now the mirror too! |
We had bike Monday at Playcentre this week. All the kids enjoyed the long road beside the park for circuits. Olive tried a scooter and balance bike but she still loves tri bike. (Might need a balance bike now!) Iris enjoyed some time with herself. Smiling to impress! She loves hanging in the baby pit and watching everything from her tummy and now the mirror too! |
The Vege garden is in full swing again. Potatoes, tomatoes, chilis, beans, snow peas, carrots, beetroot, herbs. The apple tree is looking great and the raspberries are forming. Hoping for a good yield this year! |
We had a sleeping gremlin in our bed last night. First time this year. She was upset by something in her bedroom - maybe the blustery wind. |
A beautiful day for some backyard letter fishing. |
Olive the giant! |
Lyon loves his first new toy in years. Olive wouldn't let us leave the pet store without buying him one. |
Iris wakes up on her 5 month birthday. Today we bought a new bed for Olive, finally! Arrives in two weeks. Iris is sure looking forward to moving out of her now cramped bassinet. |
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We ventured out to staglands after a 2.5 year gap with Anthony, Lana and Nige. Had a lovely afternoon and wondered why we don't go more often. Olive loved the tractor ride and the swing bridge. She was a little wary of some of the larger birds and the cheeky horse but had fun throwing food at them anyway. |
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We ventured out to staglands after a 2.5 year gap with Anthony, Lana and Nige. Had a lovely afternoon and wondered why we don't go more often. Olive loved the tractor ride and the swing bridge. She was a little wary of some of the larger birds and the cheeky horse but had fun throwing food at them anyway. |
We ventured out to staglands after a 2.5 year gap with Anthony, Lana and Nige. Had a lovely afternoon and wondered why we don't go more often. Olive loved the tractor ride and the swing bridge. She was a little wary of some of the larger birds and the cheeky horse but had fun throwing food at them anyway. |
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We ventured out to staglands after a 2.5 year gap with Anthony, Lana and Nige. Had a lovely afternoon and wondered why we don't go more often. Olive loved the tractor ride and the swing bridge. She was a little wary of some of the larger birds and the cheeky horse but had fun throwing food at them anyway. |
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We ventured out to staglands after a 2.5 year gap with Anthony, Lana and Nige. Had a lovely afternoon and wondered why we don't go more often. Olive loved the tractor ride and the swing bridge. She was a little wary of some of the larger birds and the cheeky horse but had fun throwing food at them anyway. |
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We ventured out to staglands after a 2.5 year gap with Anthony, Lana and Nige. Had a lovely afternoon and wondered why we don't go more often. Olive loved the tractor ride and the swing bridge. She was a little wary of some of the larger birds and the cheeky horse but had fun throwing food at them anyway. |
We ventured out to staglands after a 2.5 year gap with Anthony, Lana and Nige. Had a lovely afternoon and wondered why we don't go more often. Olive loved the tractor ride and the swing bridge. She was a little wary of some of the larger birds and the cheeky horse but had fun throwing food at them anyway. |
We ventured out to staglands after a 2.5 year gap with Anthony, Lana and Nige. Had a lovely afternoon and wondered why we don't go more often. Olive loved the tractor ride and the swing bridge. She was a little wary of some of the larger birds and the cheeky horse but had fun throwing food at them anyway. |
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We ventured out to staglands after a 2.5 year gap with Anthony, Lana and Nige. Had a lovely afternoon and wondered why we don't go more often. Olive loved the tractor ride and the swing bridge. She was a little wary of some of the larger birds and the cheeky horse but had fun throwing food at them anyway. |
This morning the pig family went on a picnic. |
Olive feeds Iris her first solids! Apple banana mush followed by yoghurt. She seemed to enjoy it and want more! |
Now that Olive is "toilet trained" (i.e., in undies and holding on all morning), she can join the bigger kids at KCC who go to Gym Tots. This is a post from her second outing to Gym Tots. It looks really cool. |
Now that Olive is "toilet trained" (i.e., in undies and holding on all morning), she can join the bigger kids at KCC who go to Gym Tots. This is a post from her second outing to Gym Tots. It looks really cool. |
Jolly Jumping Iris |
Today we had a relaxing picnic out the front and ended up spending most of the day there coming up with ideas on how to improve it. |
First time Rissy rides shotgun with big sister at the supermarket. Nearly fell asleep at the end - so much to see! Had a lovely swim date with Olive today, she loved the water and swim ring. She was really confident walking around in the deep end and jumping into my arms. Loved it so much I had a hard time getting her out! |
We enjoyed the afternoon sun with a walk down to the park and a attempt at scootering again. Caught up with Freya and Scarlett at the playground after a yummy ice block. |
An exciting morning - Iris joins us at the table for her first taste of food. Apple! |
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