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Vomiting bug strikes!

May 27, 2008November 28, 2009 BritMumInNZ 2 Comments Charlotte, Dan, Sarah, Sophie

Monday was a regular day. I took the girls swimming, to the library, even hung out at the airport for an hour so SJ could watch the airplanes. They both fell asleep by 7.30pm and with my monthly ‘visitor’ due I was exhausted and ready for a good night’s sleep. 8.00pm Dan goes out to […]

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Art Take Over!

May 4, 2008November 27, 2009 BritMumInNZ 2 Comments Charlotte, Dan, Sarah, Sophie

It’s Sunday and I really needed to have a break and be in my own head-space. Dan has been out all day with the girls and it’s been so peaceful. But I’m never alone. There are always delightful surprises carefully placed around the home to remind me of how lucky I am to have such […]

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Meeting fellow expats to be…

April 26, 2008November 28, 2009 BritMumInNZ 2 Comments Charlotte, Dan, Sarah, Sophie

Recently we were delighted to meet up with Craig of the wonderful blog ‘One Way New Zealand‘. His lovely wife, Rachel, had contacted us (as well as mutual friend Marrisa of ‘Dawes in New Zealand‘ blog) with her exciting plans of emigration from the UK to New Zealand. Craig and Rachel have a gorgeous son, […]

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Action Family!

April 13, 2008November 27, 2009 BritMumInNZ Leave a comment Charlotte, Dan, Life in action - Videos, Sarah, Sophie

Today, Chez Lee certainly lived up to this! After spending the first few hours of the day clearing out our dustbin on wheels (you could call it a car), cleaning the art-room/laundry (it looked like the aftermath of a paint ball session!) and doing the other mandatory house-hold chores we were keen for some action […]

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Urban Sanctuary

April 12, 2008November 27, 2009 BritMumInNZ Leave a comment Charlotte, Dan, Sarah, Sophie

This morning I was treated to ‘Green Coffee Body Wrap‘ at the ‘Urban Sanctuary‘ in town. I’m not ashamed to admit to being a little nervous about what the experience would be like; but was very quickly put at ease and found it blissful beyond words. As I listened to gentle nature music and felt […]

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Turn back the clocks and pray for SNOW!

April 5, 2008August 29, 2010 BritMumInNZ 2 Comments Blasts from the past, Dan, Sarah

It’s a little early for snow, but we’re turning back the clocks in New Zealand this weekend and the cooler days herald the arrival of the ski/board season. For anyone with a love of snow; winter is a season to celebrate! When it’s raining in Wellington we’re praying for snow on the mountains and eagerly […]

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Makara Beach one Heavenely Easter Monday

March 25, 2008November 27, 2009 BritMumInNZ Leave a comment Charlotte, Dan, Sarah, Sophie, Walks

Easter Monday we drove out to Makara; a place of wild, untamed beauty and rural bliss. With all the windows wound down fully we delighted in feeling the rush of air through the car as we drove the winding, narrow, road to Makara Beach. The girls faces were a picture of excitement at seeing sheep, […]

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Easter Sunshine

March 23, 2008November 27, 2009 BritMumInNZ 1 Comment Charlotte, Dan, Sarah, Sophie

This beautiful summer weather is still blessing us with its glory (though not great news for farmers). Traditionally our Wellington summers have been frequented with sun; but also with wind. Frequent review of the wind direction would determine which beach we’d visit for the most shelter. This year, calm, sunny days have been our best […]

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Energy Tab Charli

March 20, 2008March 20, 2008 BritMumInNZ Leave a comment Charlotte, Dan, Sarah, Sophie

Dear Charli is such an energy tab. She’s always been high-energy, a deep thinker and extremely sensitive. Being sensitive isn’t easy when you’re young and it’s not always easy to be the best parent to a sensitive child. But, given the right nurturing (and a good dose of luck!) she’ll grow to use her sensitivity […]

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From Chinese NY to a Pasifika Festiva and Te Papa is 10!

February 18, 2008 BritMumInNZ Leave a comment Charlotte, Dan, Sarah, Sophie

Wellington Rocks! We’ve had a blast over the past couple of weekends. We dressed up in red with Grandma and Grandad to join in the Chinese NY celebrations last weekend. This weekend we rocked into town to dance to the beat of the Pasifika Festival on Saturday and join thousands of people to celebration Te […]

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Queen Victoria Gets a Royal Welcome in Wellington

February 18, 2008November 27, 2009 BritMumInNZ Leave a comment Charlotte, Dan, Sarah, Sophie

Wellington City put on a great show on Sunday to welcome The Queen Victoria on its maiden world-cruise. The city buzzed with the sound of helicopter rescue displays, tug-boat rides up to the cruise liner and a warm feeling of welcome. We enjoyed a fabulous day on the waterfront. Charlotte experienced a new first: dinghy […]

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Having a blast – long may the summer roll!

January 29, 2008November 27, 2009 BritMumInNZ 1 Comment Charlotte, Dan, Sarah, Sophie

It’s been a crazy few days of sunshine. We had a blast at ‘The Teddy Bear’s Picnic’ in the Botanical Gardens on Sunday (got some great video-clips, but no time to string it together tonight!). Charlotte loved singing along to the music and Sophie enjoyed wandering around the rose garden and riding on the ‘rocket’! […]

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Late Nights and Lazy Mornings

January 25, 2008November 27, 2009 BritMumInNZ 1 Comment Charlotte, Dan, Sarah, Sophie

Summer nights and the girls are usually asleep around 9 o’clock. Thankfully, they sleep till nearly 9 in the morning, so hubbie’s been having to set the alarm clock for work – for the first time in nearly 5 years! We’re really loving the evenings and the stress free mornings. There’s such a sense of […]

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Welcome Back Good Friends!

January 21, 2008November 27, 2009 BritMumInNZ 1 Comment Charlotte, Dan, Sarah, Sophie

Our dear friends, Avril (left) and Lucy (right), have both recently returned to Aotearoa after a few year’s working in Australia. We have missed them so much and having them back is the best news. We spent Sunday afternoon catching up and enjoying the stunning sunshine and blissful warmth. After a mammoth BBQ we walked […]

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