The Snapper Haul
Dave and E went fishing with Mikey and Gemma today and came home with a bin FULL of big fish. Ethan reeled in his biggest fish yet, an impressive 8 pound snapper – hooked and brought to the boat all by himself, I think today …
Every minute of Ethan’s life
Our only child who is thriving at kindergarten, soccer and swimming. He loves life on the farm in Auckland and is crazy about animals, plants, writing stories about the dogs in our extended family and wrestling with his Daddy.
The Summer of Surf Lifesaving
That’s right, Ethan is going to be a clubbie, and so are we! We joined Muriwai Surf Lifesaving Club in the weekend and the season starts beginning of November. Can’t wait……to don my wettie and teach little tads about beach safety! (not sure how easy-E …
Classic Date Scone Recipe
Eating Baking always cheers me up and I knew exactly what I wanted to make today. I have only recently become a fan of dates, they seem to be Abby’s favourite scone variety so whenever we have morning tea she always comes equipped with some …
How is this fair?
You were only with us for one night Ducky but we all loved you so much (except for Louie). We all wanted you to get strong and well so bad that it’s hard not to cry even though you were just a lost little …
Indoor Rock Climbing
One of Ethan’s mates turned 5 on Saturday and had his party at Clip ‘n’ Climb on Dominion Rd. Dave did the honours and the boys had an amazing time, Ethan has not stopped raving about it and how high he is going to climb …
My Guys Rip
We spent Sunday morning at the beach out west and both boys were charging! Ethan has been riding without training wheels for just three weeks now and he charged the BMX track – HARD! Louie was always right there to lend Ethan some moral support …
Looking Back
September 18th, 2008 Impulse shopping – I purchased this wooden railway for Ethan for no other reason than it was on sale. I know, I know……it came with a wooden storage box ON WHEELS YA’LL! September 18th, 2007 A super fun play date with Freya …
Ethan’s Art Work
There was some special technique used in this piece, Ethan is a bit shady on the details unfortunately, I think he spends most of his time trying to get Miss Maya’s attention “She’s so pretty I just can’t stand it Mama!” Oh lord the teenage …