We took off for a drive with the kids to Pigeon Bay but Livvy had other ideas. She did a full on car sick power chuck in Sarah’s new car.
With no spare clothes, we detoured to Akaroa and got a cheap shirt and pants. Had fish and chips, walked around in the blustery wind, checked out the lighthouse and drove home. Was a nice day!
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!
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)…
Livvy going for a ride on Milo…
Toasting marshmallows over the fire…
Jackson getting professional riding lessons from Mum…
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)…
At the Aussie Zoo… (Devoe and Jackson)
The beautiful Leonard girls…
“Alice the camel has…”
Watching the big Aussie Zoo show…
Livvie is jealous because Bug has teeth!
Livvie’s first rollercoaster!
Dang! She loves horses!
At Seaworld with the kids. Didn’t get much photos there but we saw some shows and had a great time!
Saying goodbye…
Next trip – Fiji!!
We all took a nice family walk today. We’re heading to Aussie soon for a holiday and wanted to try out the new baby backpack. Works like a charm! She didn’t fall out so that’s good! I think the walk was about 3-4km up some fairly steep tracks. Much fun!
Ben gave me the opportunity to go out fishing at Tairua. When I turned up, it appeared he had taken the bottom off a wheelbarrow and put it on a trailer. We went for a blat around the estuary but due to the iddy biddy 12v trolling motor, we decided not to cross the bar. Was a total hoot! 
Here’s a few pics of the new office I’ve just setup in Auckland for our software co. Looking pretty swish!
Jackson totally loves his sister…
My wonderful family!
Little miss cheeky – Olivia!
The Vivians. Great mates…
Jack, Ella and Grace…
Here’s Jack doing an awesome jump of the main walkway!
And this is my bike. Prob a bit old to be doing this but who cares, I’m having fun! Reliving my youth!
