Archive for April, 2012

Livvy’s Princess Tower!

Rich and Aimee had a great idea yesterday. They wanted to build a tower for Nim to stand in while in the kitchen. These make it easy to get jobs done and lets the kids be a part of things on the bench.

I drove to Mitre10 this morn, got some bits and Rich /I knocked up two of these in four hours! cool eh!

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Jack’s visit to Auckland

I took Jack to Auckland to see the ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ show and visit his cousin Zach. Awesome stage show and amazing effects! Here’s some pics from the trip.

Here’s Jack reading a book to  Zach.

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Typical breakfast at Simon’s place!

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Nutty kids!

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Got the lad a haircut for School on Monday.

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Two good kids getting ready for the show!

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Wasn’t allowed to film, but it was a pretty spectacular event!

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Quick dip in the water after…

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Jack the brave!

Apparently Jackson told a joke on stage in front of a heap of people at Hornby Mall. It was a slightly inappropriate joke, but I’m proud of him for getting up on stage. What a brave kid!

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Paddys First Ribbon!

Paddy was a star today at Bangor Pony Club jumping show. He LOVES to jump! Lots of fun.

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Fun at the park!

I took the kids to the park in the Botanical Gardens today. Had a wee picnic on the grass and the kids burnt off some energy.

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Weka Pass Train Trip

We took the family to the Weka Pass steam train trip from Glenmark to Waikari today. Aimee, Rich and Nim joined us and it was a blast. Perfect weather, lovely views and pretty well behaved kids!

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Kids+Water=Fun!

We took the kids to New Brighton today to get their feet wet. It was Olivia’s first time playing on the sand and she loved it. Jack was just a happy goose!

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Fun at the Groynes!

I took the kids for a day out to the Groynes. We walked for ages and did heaps of playing. The kids loved it and Olivia learnt how to use slides!

I made Jack walk across the river – he loved it!

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Jack’s first School Report

Check out Jackson’s first report. He’s a good lad and got a glowing review from the teacher and principle. We’re both so proud!

Note: Click the pics to view larger.

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At the Playground

I took the kids to the playground tonight. Jack decided to become a tree monkey and see how high he could get.

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Olivia just mucked around and looked cute.

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