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Tag: Lyall Bay

New Year’s Day | Blessed with sunshine, sea & friends

Posted on January 2, 2015January 7, 2015 by BritMumInNZ

As the sun set on 2014, after an inclement day of weather in Wellington, New Zealand, we gathered at one of our neighbour’s homes, along with other lovely folk in the community that we are blessed to have in our lives, sharing this parenting journey. Pizza and puddings was the perfect combination, with fireworks at…

A stroll to our ‘local’ in Lyall Bay

Posted on November 4, 2014November 7, 2014 by BritMumInNZ

The Spruce Goose, in Lyall Bay is a relatively short stroll from our home. Since returning back in Wellington we’ve had this restaurant, cafe and bar, on our list of ‘must do as soon as possible’! I was lucky to have a lunch date with a wonderful friend (who writes wonderful poetry, amongst other things,…

Grateful for an evening of greatness & a moment by the bay…

Posted on July 7, 2013 by BritMumInNZ

It’s been a blustery few days and I’ve been caught up in life, children and de-cluttering in preparation for our big move, but today I knew a run was definitely needed; especially after a little over-indulgence of champagne the night before – in the grand company of my neighbour… we sneaked out to watch ‘The…

Things I’m Loving… My Precious!

Posted on November 30, 2012November 30, 2012 by BritMumInNZ

It’s been jovial week in the Middle of Middle Earth with much merriment at the market and frolicking at sunset. Breakfasts have rolled into elevenses and lunch, with little space between, and liquid fuel has been a necessity for kick starting the day – as well as a little magic ale for ‘chillaxing’ with at…

I’ve discovered what fuels those surfers at Lyall Bay…

Posted on October 8, 2012October 8, 2012 by BritMumInNZ

After months of hearing about Ekim Burgers, via my friend ‘Latte Junkie‘ (who frequently makes the half hour plus drive from Upper Hutt to the orange caravan at Lyall Bay, on Wellington’s south coast), I finally sampled the goods. The moment the home-made tomato-cumin relish, drizzled on a cup of chunky wedges, entered my mouth…

Things I’m Loving…

Posted on September 28, 2012September 28, 2012 by BritMumInNZ

Loving a moment of freedom at sundown on Monday, with just my six year old – Sophie, at Lyall Bay. Hubbie came home a little earlier than his usual 6.30pm to mind Alice and Charlotte (who were happy to stay at home). We found star-fish and hermit crabs in the rock pools, climbed the rocks…

WILD Wellington spring Saturday

Posted on September 8, 2012September 9, 2012 by BritMumInNZ

Wild at Heart Wellington was today. Roof tiles went flying, windows were smashed and trampolines became air-borne as wild winds battered Wellington. We parked up to capture the scene near the end of Wellington runway and the car was buffeted back and forth by the wild, wind, gusting to 140km/h. Flights were delayed. Passengers experienced…

Snapshots from a sunny Saturday ‘avo at Lyall Bay Beach

Posted on August 12, 2012August 12, 2012 by BritMumInNZ

Sunshine on the beach on a winter Saturday afternoon. A fine time for families to revive, refresh and reconnect. Lyall Bay, Wellington, you have our hearts x Ice-cream for the little ones, coffee for the bigger people. Friends from Napier, sharing our little patch of beloved New Zealand. Toys made by nature for big and…

Silent Sunday

Posted on August 12, 2012 by BritMumInNZ

The rules: Use just one photo in your post.You must have taken the picture.Use a photo taken in the week leading up to your post.You don’t have to do it every week.No words in the post OR the title. ________________________________________________

Things I’m Loving: Winter colours, fun with my girls & celebrating!

Posted on June 29, 2012June 29, 2012 by BritMumInNZ

Loving the colours of the winter sun reflecting on the waves rolling in at Lyall Bay on Wednesday evening… And this photograph, my oldest daughter – Charlotte – took, of a plane circling into land at Wellington airport. I love the billowing clouds tinged with the pink and purple colours of the setting sun. Love…

Silent Sunday

Posted on June 17, 2012June 17, 2012 by BritMumInNZ

Linking up with Silent Sunday. The rules: Use just one photo in your post. You must have taken the picture. Use a photo taken in the week leading up to your post. You don’t have to do it every week. No words in the post OR the title. ________________________________________________

Photo A Day MAY | Where I stand

Posted on May 21, 2012May 21, 2012 by BritMumInNZ

My two year old is on a growth spurt, cutting her last four molars, and developing her mind at a fast pace – all this makes for occasional wake up calls in the middle of the night. Thankfully, she’s all smiles and easily placated with a couple of crisp breads with Marmite (thankfully we’ve still…

Photo A Day MAY | Fun!

Posted on May 4, 2012May 4, 2012 by BritMumInNZ

Another disturbed night of sleep with Alice (blame the super moon, molars, growth spurt, developmental surge, too late an afternoon nap… take your pick!). Lack of sleep made the thought of ‘fun’ hard this morning (and I forgot about taking a photo). I was invited to Charlotte’s school for ‘Mothers to School Day’ – 8.30am…

Things I’m Loving: BIG Swells, Lyall Bay, Surfers In Action!

Posted on May 3, 2012May 3, 2012 by BritMumInNZ

The ‘super moon’ has been tossing up some amazing swells in Lyall Bay, Wellington, this week. The temperature of the water, even in summer, takes a little getting used to, so right now – as the Antarctic starts to send us the off shoot of its big freeze – it takes some serious stamina, heavy…

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