Jan 10 2012

The new Sarah’mobile!

Check out Sarah’s new country cruiser! This should keep her out of trouble! It’s a great condition Mazda 3… Cheap as chips to run!

We’ve sold her old truck. It was a great runner but getting pretty costly with two diesel RUT wagons. Time for a cheapie…

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Jan 10 2012

Dam kids!

We popped up to Kowhai Bush the other day with Si and Jane. Simon and I taught the kids how to build a dam! Retro fun times hey!

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Jan 8 2012

Jack’s Solo mission!

Jack’s solo mission in the tent. He did all night by himself to proving to me he’s brave enough to go camping for real!

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Jan 8 2012

Christmas at the Stones!

Jane, Simon, Zach and Jed came down for Christmas this year (and New Years). We loved hanging out with them and the kids had a blast (when not killing each other.

Here’s a few pics (and some of the new pony, Milo)…

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Livvy going for a ride on Milo…

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Toasting marshmallows over the fire…

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Jackson getting professional riding lessons from Mum…

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Dec 16 2011

The two gooses!

Jack’s 5th birthday today! Look at these two gooses! That’s Jack’s friend Kade… Filled up on sugar, lollies and ice cream and they’re starting to lose their marbles!

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Dec 15 2011

I’m 5 tomorrow!

I can’t believe our wee boy turns 5 tomorrow! How amazing is that? This is a pic of how excited he was tonight about his birthday tomorrow!

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Dec 13 2011

Olivia’s first stand!

Man, she only just learnt to crawl about 4 weeks ago and she’s already trying to stand! At this rate she’ll be walking by Christmas!


Dec 13 2011

Jack becomes a man!

My boy Jackson is growing up fast! Last night he cooked the bbq for the family and did a fantastic job!

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Dec 6 2011

The Stones take on Australia!

I’ve put some photos below from our recent trip to Australia (Brisbane/Gold Coast). We popped over for the week to see Sarah’s sister Jess, Lee and Mel, Leeanne and do the fun parks!

The kids were all great and a great time was had by all!

Here’s my man-wagon (shopping cart)…

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At the Aussie Zoo… (Devoe and Jackson)

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The beautiful Leonard girls…

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“Alice the camel has…”

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Watching the big Aussie Zoo show…

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Livvie is jealous because Bug has teeth!

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Livvie’s first rollercoaster!

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Dang! She loves horses!

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At Seaworld with the kids. Didn’t get much photos there but we saw some shows and had a great time!

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Saying goodbye…

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Next trip – Fiji!!


Nov 24 2011

Xmas spirit has arrived at the Stones!

I think Jackson has somehow hold hold of Sarah’s Christmas spirit! They’re all in there madly decorating the tree! And it’s only November!

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