Shark Bait

Marc has worked long hours on this little beauty.
Liam, Sabastian, Jack, Molly and myself would like to say THANK YOU.
She is wonderful!!! and I am sure we will have hours of pleasure out of her.
Shark Bait is not yet launched, but maybe tomorrow. She is however finished.
Marc. The kids and I are so grateful for all that you do for us, and this is just another example of how you go out of your way to try to make our dreams come true..
Boys, sail safe, have fun, and most importantly DON'T scratch the butt.

Scuba Sam and Liam

Today I mentioned that Sabastian was keen to learn to scuba dive. Suddenly Darryl came up with the idea of taking the kids for a dive in the local scool pool.
It was a great afternoon, and this is the result. ( I thought the boys would be nervous, they were great!!).

Shark Bait

This is for Grandpa. Thank you so much for Shark Baits Graphics.
She is not launched yet but only moments away.
The other photo is Shark Bait's trailer. Well done Marc!!

Sabastian in his Motueka Brass Band uniform

Truck and trailer

From when Jack and Molly were little, we called them truck and trailer as they are just that! They do everything together. To me this photo represents this special connection they have.

Watch out High School

This is my baby in his uniform ready for highschool.
I must add, the socks have been tucked to ensure they stay below the knee.
But how cute is this??? (Sorry Sam for using the word cute)
Love you!!! I am so proud!!

Shark Bait

I don't think we will miss Shark Bait in the water. 2 more coats to go but she is well on her way to feeling loved again. (I know boats are She but do I have to call her that considering her name sake)

Summer

Jack Harvests broccolini from our garden

Shark Bait off to the paint booth

Shark bait has gone to Nelson to have her bottom painted a beautiful scarlett red.
She has been there a week, and we are still waiting. Unfortunately there is a 4.5 million dollar boat parked outside the vents from the paint room, and she is white. Painting will have to start when she is moved. I don't think the owner would appreciate a light dusting of red.
This is how she looked when she left. Still a few varnishes left and another coat of white, but she is scrubbing up well.
Goal is to have her in the water for Christmas.

Miss Molly washer woman.

Today I was standing in the kitchen and Miss Molly came up to me and said.
"The washing needs to come in or it is going to get wet"!
So being cheeky I said
"OK go get it in then".
Next thing we look out of the kitchen window and here is Molly, stool and all, bringing in the washing. Needless to say she earned herself some pocket money.

Happy Halloween

Sorry I missed a photo of Sabastian as "The Mask". But did get the other two at their school Halloween disco.

Jack Campbell Louis Wilson turns 7

Okay, so this post is about 2 weeks late, but cute photos!!

Summer is almost there

Sailing

Turning 7 in style

After days of attempting to extract the second front tooth, this morning (Jack's birthday) we successfully managed to pull the very stubborn tooth out.
Happy birthday Jack!!

Happy Birthday Old Man!

OK so Marc hates me calling him old man. I guess the more it annoys the more I try to push the buttons.
Today Marc is 45. It was hilarious this morning. The kids went in to sing happy birthday to dad. The second photo shows them as they suddenly went into the clapping for each year after the happy birthday song. They all clapped and counted to ......46. I don't think Marc even noticed he was still stunned I think that they did the clapping for each year.
The other photo is a picture of Liam's lovely painting he did for Marc. The photo does not do it justice, it is amazing. He is a very talented artist.