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Scary Mudslide Fun!

Jack and his buddy George take on the mudslides in Little River! This is them before they got dirty. If you look carefully you’ll see Jack is wearing a wetsuit on top of his trackies! He’s a fashion king!

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And this is them an hour later…

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Jack’s Cross Country

Jackson did a great job at school and came second in cross country! He put in an awesome effort so we’re totally proud! Only issue was he stopped just before the finish line and mucked around – nearly had another kid run past. Still we’re stoked, good job Jack!

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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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Julian’s Fishing Trip

Here’s a pile of pics from the recent fishing trip I did with the boys to Northland and the Bay of Islands. We took a whole week off and spent it with the lads just relaxing and fishing. We have the best wives!

On the trip were Gavin, Wess, Grant and Frank… Caught plenty of fish and heaps of sunshine!

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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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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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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)…

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At the Aussie Zoo… (Devoe and Jackson)

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The beautiful Leonard girls…

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“Alice the camel has…”

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Watching the big Aussie Zoo show…

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Livvie is jealous because Bug has teeth!

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Livvie’s first rollercoaster!

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Dang! She loves horses!

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At Seaworld with the kids. Didn’t get much photos there but we saw some shows and had a great time!

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Saying goodbye…

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Next trip – Fiji!!

Wow! Still snow around!

I took Nick Reekie and Jackson to Akaroa for a blat in the boat. No fish, but I was amazed to see there was still snow on the hills!

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Some family photos…

Jackson totally loves his sister…

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My wonderful family!

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Little miss cheeky – Olivia!

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The Vivians. Great mates…

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Jack, Ella and Grace…

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