Been away a long time

We are all looking forward to summer

A real autumn

Its rained then the sun has come out then rained while the sun has shone then rained some more then more and then a bit of sun...so yup its autumn.

Been to main music today. Was GREAT. Ara was up the front with Sharron after running around monkeys with Claire...a really little lady once she got the first part out of her system.

Hamish is still grizzly with a horrible runny nose but really enjoyed himself until he got bumped in the head and eye by another baby. He's really getting the whole dancing to music thing and loves getting the different instruments or poi that we use.

Both Ara and Hamish are loving the new play mat. They have all their toy cars and tractors out delivering blocks to build (well Ara to build and Hamish to destroy).

Ara is loving the new movies that we've borrowed off of Jacob. Garfield is now called "That happy cat". I think that is her top on the list Horten hears a who was great and Madagascar was pretty good too. Garfield 1 and 2 brings heaps of laughs I think because both Hamish and Ara love the animals....note to self must look for more like that.

Dave will be home tonight which is great. Its strange and empty here even though he's locked away in his little office most of the time just knowing he's there makes such a difference.....and I get to eat spicy hot food again....yahoo.

But that is one good thing is both Ara and Hamish are starting to eat again after their run in with sickness. Was sending me round the twist.

Well while I've got a few more minutes before round 2 starts I best do some Job Kabat Zinn to get through the day.

All is good

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Playcentre outing to the local falls

We had a wonderful trip to Piroa falls with playcentre on Tuesday.

Thanks Karen for the change of clothes for Ara....My 'Mothers' head is not on well with this Hayfever/cold.

Had a great time and wish I could of had eyes in the back of my head and stayed all day...oh well plenty of time to play tennis later eh?

Fire works

November

Ara has suncream on her face and Hamish just loves all the 'love' he can get from Ara
My cheeky Monkeys
Yup we start em young here

Ara has to wear summer dresses even though we have a woolly underneath
Hamish rattling his bars
Its been really cold here so we've been lighting the fire but having wonderful sunny days.
Ara making Mud Pies in my failed potted veggie garden.
We've been working out in the big gardens even though its been VERY windy here.

October

September

He's a bit blury but thats what jumping is all about.
Dadda unwinding after work with the kids...they are dancing.
Our poor cat does not know what is coming...or maybe he does.
Hamish was sooooooooo excited about Ara swinging him
Ara is off to see Dorothy the dinosaur with Nanama