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Visit to Akaroa…

julian — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:25:57 +0000

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!

Dam kids!

julian — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:58:22 +0000

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!

Christmas at the Stones!

julian — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:56:12 +0000

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…

The Stones take on Australia!

julian — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:39:43 +0000

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!!

Stone’s adventure walk at Glentui Bush!

julian — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 07:56:51 +0000

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!

Two dingys in a tub!

julian — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 09:53:18 +0000

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!

Dad’s new office!

julian — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 09:47:46 +0000

Here’s a few pics of the new office I’ve just setup in Auckland for our software co. Looking pretty swish!

Some family photos…

julian — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:55:49 +0000

Jackson totally loves his sister…

My wonderful family!

Little miss cheeky – Olivia!

The Vivians. Great mates…

Jack, Ella and Grace…

Boys and bikes!

julian — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 08:30:43 +0000

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!

Sleepy sunday!

julian — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 20:30:48 +0000

Dad and Olivia being lazy. This is the way Sundays should be spent.