It’s been a cracker of a weekend. One of those weekend’s where we got lots done on the domestic chore list, but didn’t feel like we were trying hard. We’re sitting here on Sunday evening feeling very chilled and happy (England winning against France certainly kicked the day off to a good start!). Dan’s tapping […]
Month: October 2007
Croc Bikes: Wellington
Crocodile Bikes rock! We’ve been waiting for ages for a break in the weather to take the girls on a Croc bike ride and, needless to say, they LOVED it! The Enormous Crocodile Company runs out of a shed near the Overseas Terminal. We arrived early on Saturday morning all revved up for some fun, […]
Before and After: Charli’s Hair
The ‘After’ shot was taken after I’d tried to remedy the worst of it – unfortunately my impulse was to try to improve upon the damage and grab for the scissors, rather than the camera – otherwise we really could have had a laugh on her 21st! Initially the fringe was a serious zig-zag and […]
Which Numberjack Are You?
For those with young children you’ll probably know what the ‘Numberjacks’ are. Charlotte really got into this show whilst holidaying in the UK and watching it on ‘CBeebies’. Soon after we returned to New Zealand she was extremely excited to see it coming to Playhouse Disney (and counted down the days till it’s premier showing!). […]
Haircut Dramas!
Taking shelter outdoors at Te Papa and experiencing some caving. Despite the terrible gales and rain we’re managing to stay sane here. Though Charlotte did take to her hair with a pair of scissors with terrible results. Thankfully she’s careful with scissors and didn’t take her ears off! I’m going to have to take her […]
Four Seasons in One Day
The infamous Crowded House song, ‘Four Seasons in One Day,’ certainly rang true in Wellington today! Helen Leggatt in Canterbury, New Zealand, regularly posts to an online forum about life in New Zealand, which has a weather thread, and people from all over New Zealand post their daily observations. Her San Diego Reader article sums […]
Stop Their Extinction
Sign WWF’s petition to save Hector’s and Maui’s dolphins. Without protection, Hector’s and Maui’s dolphins which live only in New Zealand will become extinct. Right now, we have a chance to stop their extinction. WWF are calling on the government to take the strongest measures possible to protect our Hector’s and Maui’s dolphins. Please support […]
Social Butterfly
It’s a sad state of affairs when your daughter gets more invitations to social engagements than you do! This past fortnight Charlotte’s attended two five-year old’s Birthday parties and at the local playground has had friends running up to her that we don’t even know! She’s really becoming an independent person in her own right […]
Entertainment from the Car
The miserable wind and wet weather continues over the school holidays. We are having fun at home, but the occasional drive out lifts all our spirits. The other day we cruised down past the end of Evan’s Bay, along Cobham Drive, to look at the great sculptures (check out the Wellington Sculpture Trust‘s website for […]
Definitely Two Cats
With relief ‘Moonlight’ the kitten appeared at our back door this morning wearing a collar. It’s been absent at nights, so I’d hoped it had an owner and seemed far too gorgeous and friendly to not have someone caring for it. I guess its owners must be out a lot during the day and it […]