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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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!
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!
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)…
Livvy going for a ride on Milo…
Toasting marshmallows over the fire…
Jackson getting professional riding lessons from Mum…
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)…
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!!
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!
Stone’s adventure walk at Glentui Bush!
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!
Daddys ‘lil helper!
My girl came out to help dad with the gardening today. She was in charge of lawn mowing, but was too little to ride the mower so ate the grass instead.
She was a perfect angel! I also let her play with the BMX bike chain and she taste tested the tyres! Real country girl!
Some family photos…
Jackson totally loves his sister…
My wonderful family!
Little miss cheeky – Olivia!
The Vivians. Great mates…
Jack, Ella and Grace…
Holiday in Hanmer!
Here’s some photos from our holiday in Hanmer Springs. We went up there for a few days to have a break from CHCH. Had a great time! We were with Rich, Aimee and Nim Poole. They’re pretty cruisy guys to hang with and we managed to do a few fun things. Played in the snow, café’s, bike riding, walks, Indian food and movies.
My personal hilight was convincing Sarah to take a dip (in the snow) at the Hanmer Springs hot pools one night. We just soaked in 37 degree awesomeness until we turned into prunes.
Here’s Jack thinking about throwing a snowball at Rich!
Livvy in her snow suit looking like a cute pink blob!
The family climbing a wee bank… Jack slipped down soon after the photo was taken. He loved it though.
I took my boy for an adventure on his bmx and my bike down to the local river. There was a track beside the creek which was pretty muddy so we had a blast of a time. Wore him out nicely!
This is the view from the bach.
We had a pretty hairy drive back from Hanmer. The roads were fairly treacherous but we all got back ok. When we got back though, we were greeted with a totally white Christchurch and even our place was covered!
That’s Sarah’s car below under the white stuff!
To end off a great weekend Jack and I made snowmen… Cool eh!
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