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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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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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Res. Novice Champion…. Rhyan the Legend!

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Sarah’s Wooly Jumper!

Some nice pics of Sarah jumping her freebie horse Paddy at the West Melton Pony Club. That horse sure can lift it’s legs!

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Hey hey! We’re the ‘Stones’!

I guys they’re just living up to the family name below…

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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!

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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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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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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 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!!