Visit to Akaroa…

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!

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Sarah’s Amazing Broccoli!

Check out this massive broccoli Sarah grew! I think she’s been sneaking it the fertilizer when I’m not looking! Huge eh!

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this is the broc compared to a large dinner plate!

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Our beautiful kid…

We must be doing something right to have a kid as gorgeous as this!

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Jack Sleeping

How’s this for a good night time pose. Jack often tries new sleeping methods and I love when we can catch them on camera.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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