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A little planting between the partying

October 29, 2008November 27, 2009 BritMumInNZ 5 Comments Charlotte, Dan, Sarah, Sophie

Well it wasn’t all play on Labour Weekend, there was a little work too – though planting seedlings in the garden hardly felt like real ‘work’ – more like therapy. Dan took the girls out again on Sunday ‘avo (after a morning together of Pirate Ship mini-golf and swimming at the wave pool in Porirua). […]

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A Holiday at Home!

November 11, 2007November 28, 2009 BritMumInNZ 1 Comment Charlotte, Dan, Sarah, Sophie

Today really felt like a holiday. The weather has been glorious and we are really revving up for our second summer in our new house. It’s great to wake up and be happy to spend the day in and around your home. This morning we took a leisurely stroll to Island Bay enjoying the stunning […]

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Domestic Bliss

October 14, 2007November 28, 2009 BritMumInNZ Leave a comment Sarah

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 […]

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Harvest the Kumara

May 4, 2007November 27, 2009 BritMumInNZ 1 Comment Sarah

‘In bygone days, Tohunga Maori (Maori wise men and women) with a special knowledge of the stars spent much time studying the stars. The movement of the nga whetu (the eternal shining ones) followed a seasonal cycle, as did the Earth below, so that their rising and setting marked the progression of the seasons. Certain […]

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Flying Solo

March 9, 2006July 28, 2010 Charlotte Leave a comment Charlotte

We’re on our own!

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