Enjoying the beach and sun on Waiheke Island
Read moreA Birthday
8 times around the sun. I won’t wax lyrical beyond saying she had a fabulous birthday and she’s pretty damn awesome, I love her. She’s bright, cheeky and a bit of a know-it-all, unfortunately with that she’s also often right so I can’t even shut her down with a ‘but mumma knows best’. She asks…
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Day Out
A couple of weeks ago we had a wonderful trip out to the hills with the puppy. It is a good time of year to go as the forest wasps aren’t out yet. We did a lovely 5km tramp. Puppy has grown a lot since these pics but he’s a great motivator to get out…
Read moreAround Here
My favourite Floofie We have been cruising through the last few weeks with a variety of activities thay earmark the ending of the year. Spring has settle in with amazing evening light and lovely longer warmer days. The kids Dance Academy does a huge show over a couple of weekends that is always a hectic…
Read moreOctober
Ferries, Cities and Lots of Driving
Our break up to Wellington was the juxtapose to our ski staycation. The drive to the ferry in itself was nearly 6 hours and that was before a 3h lunchtime sailing and 45 mins on the other side. The weather was mixed but it was a lovely break away with my people. We were last…
Read moreSki Staycation
At the beginning of September we headed about 45 minutes west into the mountains to stay at our local ski lodge for a few days rest and fun and hopefully some skiing as well. Weather wise it was mixed, some ok weather, some heavy snowfall making skiing impossible and an amazing bluebird day. The kid…
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Home Life and Winter
So much going on. A very picture heavy post as a inadequate catch up. Over the winter we have skied, cooked, played, staycationed and generally enjoyed a steady unrushed flow. Making my own toasted muesli. Super easy – I ‘measure’ but filling the jar I will be keeping it in with the ingredients. For this…
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