48 of 52

Seriously telling the man in red exactly what she wants. Yeah, its not even december yet, I know. But we were in town, early in the morning and getting the visit done before the crowds set in was very appealing!

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47 of 52

Looking very small in the big hall where she did her ballet recital. She did so well. And enjoyed it, which was the very most important part.

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Green

A walk this week, a sunny period between rain. Warm and delightful and very abundantly green. Lots to see and appreciate.

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some creating

Christmas clothes, christmas ornaments. A little pattern testing that ive combined into Christmas clothes making. Her own ornaments. The easiest, fastest most fuss free pizza Ive ever made. Seriously. I make pizza pretty often and make the dough myself. Im no novice in that respect. But. This. Was live changing. Two ingredients. No rise! And…

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Weekending

The Hororata highland games. The kid even had a go at a few things. Good weather, good waffles, a few stalls to look round and activities for everyone.

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45 of 52

She has a purposeful walk that belies the timid natures she nurtures inside. She is strong minded and chatty yet a sensitive wee soul, easily offended and hurt. Staunch we call her.

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Water

Its that time of year again. The sprinklers are out. Water punctuates our days and is the perfect way to unwind and decompress after a hot day.

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MudPlug

The local 4×4 mud plug was cancelled due to excess water last year so it was with great delight we saw that this year was a go! 4×4 trucks, mud, gumboots, hot chips and sunshine = a great sunday! It was an inauspicious start. We arrived and the kid declared she wanted to go home…

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