Hilliards Out West

Friday, August 21, 2009

Playing as a good friend

Nathan was given this star at Mat time at Pre-School for 'Playing as a good friend". The story as told by Nathan...

"Victor was running and fell over and started crying. I ran over and patted his back and asked him if he was alright. Marie my teacher came over and said that I was a good friend for helping Victor. At mat time she gave me this star."

A few pics

In the morning at Dawnhaven

Having breakfast in the sun

Is this a cuddle or a tackle? Kael's not so sure

"Now Nathan, what style can I give you today?"

My baby turns 2

Maia turned 2 on the 6th August. She went to Pre-school that day and shared some little cupcakes with her little buddies.

Later that afternoon she got to open her present from Mum and Dad

She carefully gave it the taste test first

It passed, she loved her little baby doll. She loves her teddys and now has a little baby to add.

The next day we had some of the Family over for dinner as a little celebration, she doesn't know what's going on yet, but it was a good excuse to get together

Here she is with Poppa, Nathan and Brobee

With the Cuzzies

Nathan on a mission in the background

To make a bridge

And then test it out - it was a good bridge!!

Picnic for the kids

A feed of Mussels for the adults

Ready for Bed!!!

Thursday, August 06, 2009

Whanau trip to Wellington

Yay, we scored some cheap flights to Wellington - so off we headed for a couple of days. The kids were good on the plane, Nathan loved looking out of the window and even chuckled that is 'tummy tickled' with the tiny bit of turbulence we experienced.

We stayed at my cousin Kirsty and her husband Andy's house, which was near the airport and very handy. It was great catching up with them and also my other cousin Cameron and his family. It was a great quick trip that we'll have to do again sometime...

Lil Miss just had to push the trolley

In the air

Rugged up and playing outside

Sunday was pretty typically windy Wellington. I enjoyed the waterfront, I think they have it well set up in Wellington for families. I think Auckland could learn a lot from Wellinton in making the inner city more user and family friendly, giving more access to the waterfront areas!!! Hmm maybe I better join the Supercity council and give my 10c worth :)

Walking along the waterfront to Te Papa Museum

Hanging out at the Blue Whale Heart

We got home from our Te Papa trip to find some cuzzies to play with

Maia and Zoe

Nathan and Jake being "Marching Gorillas"

Max

Nathan and Jake keeping the Gorilla theme

A bit of chill out time on the couch

Our good friend the Navman - helping us get around Wellington

Monday was a beautiful day, and we set off looking for Seals, there was none to be found, but we enjoyed the beautiful scenery

A drive through town past the Beehive

Up the Cable Car

From the top of the Cable car we went for a walk through the Botanic Gardens and came across this cool playground

Then the Navman helped us get to Petone to visit Anna and the kids. Jake got home from school and the kids had a great time with Dean on the Tramp

Sunday, July 19, 2009

School Holidays

The first week of the school holidays were Awesome - for us - and the kids. For us because the kids spent the whole week at their Nanny and Poppa's house in Mt Maunganui. For the kids, because they did lots of fun stuff and didn't have time to miss their Mum and Dad

Making a hut

At the library

Craft time

Down at Hart St beach for morning tea

Poppa Dunc took Nathan to Ice Age 3

Nathan made a T.Rex with his Knex - you know it's a T.Rex because it only has two claws, a very important fact for a dinosaur expert like Nathan

A playdate with C.J - Nanny's friends grandson

Maia got a new pram and squeezes as many teddys in as possible

Maia caught out feeding the cats

The second week was back at home, chilling out around the house, visits to the park with Ayla and kael, a bikeride around the boardwalk, and a few other adventures shown below...