After last night’s post of gloomy weather we woke this morning to such a treat – blue sky! It’s calm, sunny and the day is full of promise. Heading out around the bays for some fresh sea air and to check out the new Chocolate Fish at Shelly Bay.
School holidays are over and [...]
Posted in Charlotte, Dan, Sarah, Sophie on September 21st, 2009 5 Comments »
In the garden…
Busy bees (aka Charli & Sophie) have been exercising their green fingers in the garden. They’ve planted a wonderful assortment of sunflower seeds in every conceivable corner of the garden, from giants and teddy bears to dwarfs and a red petaled variety. At the end of the driveway, where our [...]
Posted in Charlotte, Sophie on March 11th, 2009 4 Comments »
A few week’s back Sophie was being a little testing so Charli created a sticker chart, laminated it, pinned it up in the kitchen and ensured every measure of good behaviour was rightly rewarded. When the sticker chart was completed Sophie got to choose a treat and, being into Thomas (brings back memories to [...]
Posted in Charlotte, Dan, Sarah, Sophie on February 8th, 2009 8 Comments »
The past two day’s I’ve actually been thankful for the wind! It’s been hot and I’m not complaining!
Friday was cooler but, with it being Waitangi Day (yah! Three day weekend!), we were determined to enjoy a good family day out. We met up with Kathy and Mark in Eastbourne for lots of ice-cream [...]
Posted in Charlotte, Dan, Sarah, Sophie on December 31st, 2008 2 Comments »
Phewie, the BBQ has been steaming over the past few day’s. Dan’s got the whole week off work and we are so blessed to feel like we’re having a holiday at home in our beautiful garden, with the sea just a short walk away. Kathy and Mark came round on Sunday, with their [...]