Summer Evenings

Dad took time off work today to sort out council stuff. (These things take time). The benefit was a family swim at Tapu Bay with the little kids before dinner. Sabastian was at sailing in Nelson. As usual Molly played beautifully to the camera. I even managed to grab one of Jack.

Fun with dad

Do you ever remember someone coming under the water like a shark to grab you??


I know. More photos of Molly. Jack was busy catching sprats and Sabastian jumping off rocks. There is only so far one can go into the water with the camera.

Warning content may disturb some viewers (i.e. Mimi)

My baby has lost her first baby tooth.
She was so brave, even though she would only let her big brother Jack try to pull the tooth out before dad could have a shot.

This week we were fortunate enough to have a visit from Grandpa.
We spent the day visiting the aquarium, had lunch, a relaxed afternoon, and then a BBQ dinner with Grandpa and Denny.
We manged to launch Shark Bait just before dinner. I don't know about anyone else but I was not ready to have her botttom scratched so all care was taken.
The wind was minimal and Liam ended up being the motor to keep her moving, but boy did she look good!!
Grandpa even got to drive the tractor home. And we toasted her launching with Massy Dactor Savignon Blanc. Very appropriate.
Thanks for a great day Grandpa. Lets do it again soon (with a little more wind).

Summer Rain

OK so it rained while we were camping. Not that any of my kids were bothered.
Love this photo.

OOh I forgot to mention that Jack crashed BIG TIME with the karts. Terrible parents we are, we just about died laughing. Next round they bought out more tires for him. He did so well, and still got back on for another go. Go Jack!!!

Quineey's bush

This weekend we went camping at Quinneys bush with our friends Kate and Michael.
Here are some photos.
The camp ground has a river (which Molly tired to drown in, and did succeed in drowning Kate's mobile phone as she rescued her), with a great rope swing, pool and a big slide. The camp ground has a massive water slide, and throughout the camp are lots and lots of amusements like see saws, swings, flying foxes....
Here are some fun photos of our wonderful weekend.
I think the great thing was that between our 6 children we were able to relax, as they all looked after each other.
There were also karts, an animal farm, a skate park, and we found out later a motobike track (Sam is booked for that next time). Dogs were also welcome so we took along Stella,Kate and Michael's dog.
Marc was the most relaxed I had seen him in ages!!
Jack was in his element catching whitebait in the river (by hand).
Molly had her best friend Harriet.
George, Liam, and Sabastian the big boys.
We toasted marshmellows on the fire in the rain. Thanks Michael!!
What a great weekend.