The other side of lifes scales
Today I saw the most beautiful baby girl I have ever seen, congratulations Rhodes Family, I am so in love with your latest addition!
Family Time
What could be better than family time in Auckland, New Zealand? We moved from San Diego and definitely miss the weather, but life in Auckland is just peachy!
Dad’s first hospital stay
I haven’t written much about what’s been going on with Dad. I’m not sure why, maybe because it all seems a little bit more real when you type CANCER and describe what’s going on. The last couple of weeks have been hard for Dad and …
Complete. A grown up bedroom set
We picked up our bedside table today so our new bedroom suite is now complete. Especially since it has been christened by VB, Pinot Gris and is now the nocturnal charging station for the DS, the PSP, baby laptop and my iPhone. Ridiculous.
Ethan Reviews Kai to Pai at The Auckland Museum
Ethan was invited to be a Very Special Kid Photographer for the Auckland Museum so they can gain some insight into how child visitors experience their exhibits. He was brief and concise – Final recommendations were more shark, less boar.
Upside Down
You know how people say that life can change in an instant? Well life has changed, been flipped on it’s ass and all of us along with it. It began with a visit to the doctor for a pesky cough. A sinister cough that was …
Monday’s Pics of Sunday
Another sunny, winter Sunday. This has {so far} been one of the best winters I can remember, not too much rain and loads of glorious sunny, blue sky days. Mum bought Ethan 2 massive shipping containers on Trade Me last week, so the boys project …
Last Days of Summer
Better late than never! Abby, Jo and I took the kids to Waiwera last month and scored a beautiful day. I haven’t been in years and had so much fun. I had forgotten how exhausting those hot pools are though! Ethan had a wicked time, …
Ethan Reads……..
Bears in the Night. This was one of my faves when I was little. Tonight Ethan picked it off the shelf and read it beautifully. Amaze.