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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!

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Livvy in her snow suit looking like a cute pink blob!

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The family climbing a wee bank… Jack slipped down soon after the photo was taken. He loved it though.

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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!

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This is the view from the bach.

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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!

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That’s Sarah’s car below under the white stuff!

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To end off a great weekend Jack and I made snowmen… Cool eh!

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Jeremy came to visit!

This was a blast from the past! Jeremy popped down to visit the other day. Was great to catch up and chit chat about horses and stuff!

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The concert at daycare…

One of the kids was leaving so they put on a concert. Here’s some of Jack’s costumes. He could be on Shortland Street!

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Ella’s birthday…

We popped over the the Viv’s for Ella’s birthday. Had a great time. The kids loved the egg and spoon races!

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All the kids sugaring up! Rose made the most amazing cake – seriously, it was an architectural masterpiece! Gates, turrets, shingle roofs, trees etc!

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And there’s the birthday girl!

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And my son in a usual pose! 

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Jack riding a pony!

Here’s a cool pic of Jackson riding Kate’s new pony. He looks like a natural!

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Some random photos…

Jack went to Chipmunks for a birthday lunch with one of his mates. Had a great time and ate lots of junk food.

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Below, we visited the Hodges and he tried on Fergs gumboots and hat. Looks like a farmer dude now!

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Awesome Fiordland Trip!

I was lucky and blessed enough to be given the opportunity to go tramping with Gavin and some old mates on the Milford Track in Fiordland in Jan.

I went with Gavin, Darren, Gareth, Leigh, Simon and Annette. Awesome bunch of people who have all played a part in my life at some point. It was a great trip, and although the legs are a little sore, I’m glad I made the effort. Looking forward to another trip again in the near future!

It just drove home to me that life is too short to pass up opportunities and we need to get out there and experience things while we can!

Here’s some pics!

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The biker gang!

Jack and his two biker babes getting ready to cruise the mean streets of West Melton. Nice to see Jack starting young on the bikes!

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A visit to the Sallie’s ‘Big Boys Toys’ day!

While getting a new front tyre on the motorbike at the Suzuki shop, I chatted with the guy doing the sausage sizzle and it turned out he was the Pastor of the Linwood Salvation Army.

He told me they were having a ‘Big Boys Toys’ day so the next weekend, Jack and I trotted off to the church. Awesome service and lots of toys!

Below is Jack standing by the famous Brittan bike. Andrew Stroud the famous superbike rider gave a great speech!

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Look who I bumped into! Graeme and Anne Evans! They look such a cool couple of bikers on the Beamer!

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It took Jackson about 30 secs to find my model bike (Suzuki Katana).

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They had decorated the Church with all sorts of cool toys. Bikes, Kayaks, Kites, Scooters etc…

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Jack found the cool cars…

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Then he spotted a plane so crawled up inside.

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He loved the tank though. When he climbed in it I could hardly get him out! He kept asking if I could take it home.  😉 That’s my boy!

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The Stones visit to Auckland

Jack grooving on the RSA dance floor.

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Emily and Abigail just love Jackso

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Dad showing Jackson the RSA shields on the wall.

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We visited the Dobbs in Hamilton. Had a good catchup.

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The two pranksters hanging out – Jack and Zach.

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We also visited Gran, Poppa and Shirley. He’s loves them all!

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Uncle Gary is awesome with Jack 😉 They have good rumbles!

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