Didn't he do well!!

Well another shiner for SAM.

Playing with one of his Christmas presents Sabastian learnt the lesson about making sure where he was playing was safe, and clear of obstacles.

I came home from work after the damage had been done, very grateful that one child still has two eyes.

The bruise should be worth another photo.

A new kayak

Go Liam

I was kind of secretly hoping for a capsize.

A little piece of Christmas, and a big thank you!!

Thank you so much for all of our lovely gifts.

As you can see, they were gratefully received, and will give hours of fun.

Our kids have been thoroughly spoilt, but I can assure you they appreciate all of your thought.

Many Thanks

Rock on Christmas

Santa's helper crashed. Thanks Sully!

Scallops

To get 50 scallops per person, you need to prove that you are actively participating.

We came home today with 250 out of a possible 300. We really could not count Molly as actively participating. Could you?

An evening at the beach

We made a promise.

We would go swimming today.

Well Mum and dad got busy, and the day came to an end.

We had a BBQ and then made true on our promise.

Who would have known this was 8.30 at night.

I guess this is why we have chosen to live here.

I Love summer!!!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from all of us.

We have all of our babies for Christmas this year.

We are having such a wonderful time.

I will be in touch in the next day, via e mail

with our news from the year,

but could not wait to share our photo of our four beautiful children

My Girl

Digging in the sand

I have no idea what they were digging for, but it was cute!

The Christmas Tree

Yhanks Sam for a great photo of Liam, Jack, and dad cutting down our Christmas tree.

New Pyjamas

I just loved this series of photos. I wanted a picture of the kids in their new PJ's. I always take a few because you can never guarentee who is going to pull the funny face.

Finally a 21st photo for Jack

So I managed a 21st photo for Jack

Some of you may be aware that Molly had a trip to hospital via ambulance last week for croup. She managed to score herself an oxygen mask.

Doing our normal rounds at bedtime, as you do, it was "where are you Jack?

Well I found him.

I can assure you this photo was not staged.

Dead Cat

Now I do need to explain.

Sabastian was quite amused the other day because he overheard our neighbours .

Our lovely neighbour looked out and saw our Mr Sullivan lying on their patio, she called immeidately for her husband. " I think there is a dead cat".

No dead cat. Just Sully enjoying the sun!!

Can you concentrate this hard?

Molly's New Bed

Our Miss Molly has a new habit.

Each morning we get up and make the trip to the bathroom.

Normally it is Sully tripping us up on our way.

Now it is Molly who has decided at some stage in the night to resettle herself on the floor.

Fun in the sun

Sam swimming out to bring Arty in

Sam and JAck swimming in a lagoon. Man are they growing up!
Our Jack

Our Molly

The size differnece is minimal, but boy is Sabastian growing up!!

Split Apple Rock

Playing with sand

Playing with sand is so much fun!

"Keep your togs on Molly" said my mum

I don't care what you say

I'll do it my way anyday

"Keep your togs on Molly" said my mum

or you'll get sand all up your bum

Playing with sand is so much fun

Until you get sand all up your bum

"Never mind Molly" said my mum

You can wash that sand right off your bum

Thanks Mum

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Today

It has been one of those days.

I am off to work tomorrow, but a little tired.

Jack became very unwell last night, and was at the after hours DR at 11.30pm.

Like most children he became sick very quick, and recovered quickly.

This morning he woke up and said "Good Morning mum can I have cereal".

Dad was still snoring, and mum's eyes were just about falling out of her head!!

All is well for the moment but we sleep like dogs now with one ear open.

Well I am off to bed. Goodnight.

An Update

It is late and I so want to keep you up with what is going on.

I hope you enjoy the changes in the church. Marc has been working so hard.

The floors look great, and we can now see the potential!

This is the main bathroom and it's new vanity.

This is the laundry
And the wonderful new polished floors. Some of this will be carpeted as it is too cold, and the acoustics are not great.

GUY FAWKES

Guy Fawkes at Tapu Bay.

We had a lovely night last night, with neighbours getting together for a bonfire and fireworks.

Jack is still a bit nervous about noise

I did manage to bribe Molly with chocolate to have her photo taken, but that still didn't get a smile.


Sam and I quit at about 11pm. Does he look a little tired to you?

He made it home

Yay! Fist bus day a success. He arrived home safe and sound, and mum got her photo.

The Magic School Bus

He didn't even look back!

Mum was shouting "Jack, look, I want to take your photo". The bus left and Jack was deep in conversation with his minder (SAM), and mum didn't even get a wave.

I have tried to teach my children independence. I guess you can call this success?

TOAST

Miss Sofia.

If you continue these early mornings it will catch up on you.

This was Miss Molly this morning after keeping her daddy up half the night.

Miss Molly even fell asleep at her Grandma Lynn's house and missed kindy.

In our house this is what we call toast. "Molly is toast"

Look at Sullivan, he is waiting for the right time to catch the toast (with marmite).

Sully's Whitebait

Sully meets our catch of the day.

We had fun catching whitebait just down from Darryl's house.

What Sully wouldn't do to get in that container.

The fishing cyclist

I just couldn't resist taking this photo.

We saw a guy walking acros the sand flats from Riwaka with his bike.

Next thing we see him fishing off the point at Tapu bay, with his bike parked up on the rocks.

Oh what a life!!

(Click on the photo to enlarge the image)

Finding Flounder

Today we took the dogs for a walk along the beach below our house.

The tide was out, and there were heaps of baby flounder wizzing about.

Marc swears he used to be able to catch them!

I guess there is only so much you can expect of a 3 year old.

Unusual for her, even Marc couldn't believe how she can walk on shells.

Guess she has her mother's feet.

Boo

Tinkerbell (check out tinkerbell's boots), a scary monster and a wizard got loose on the streets tonight.

I have never been trick of treating via the beach, but we did today.

Happy Halloween from the Wilson's