Some more shots of Christmas Day

Brunch New Zealand style!
Bacon, Hash Browns, Shrimps, Eggs, Mushrooms etc
Mmmmm

Busy Busy

Well the boys are out again today with fencing and weeding. They are very enthusiastic and getting through more than Phil thought they would. Bec decided that she like farm work better than office work - she sat and what the Grinch about 2.5 times yesterday while I worked. Shes watching it again this morning - she'll be able to recite it soon! The kids have put their inside tents up in the lounge with all their Christmas presents set up inside them so will have a tidy up today around those and get a few jobs done so that this afternoon I might be able to get some scrapping done. Had some photos printed last week in anticipation! One of my goals is to get more scrapping done in the coming year. This past year has been a very quiet one with the scrapbooks.

Off to Work!

Well we are all off to work today (Phil has been working right throu anyway) but the boys have got a job on the farm nailing in staples onto the fences, Bec is coming with me into the office - she started last night packing her lunch and getting her drink bottle ready - shes very excited. I'll take the lap top in and she can play games on it, shes also packed her bag with her new Polly Pocket and drawing bits and pieces.

I managed to get a little scrapping done yesterday afternoon. Hope you are all enjoying the holiday season.

Waiting to Open Pressies

Here is some pics of the kids waiting for Phil to come home before they open their pressies. Rebecca was most excited and put out carrots for the reindeer. We had a good day and the kids made it special. You can see the christmas spirit in their faces!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone hope you all have a great day. Very quiet one here - waiting for Phil to milk the cows then the kids will unwrap their pressies. Enjoy your day.

Rebecca Angel

Rebecca got a beautiful angel from her cousin Ruth. I just had to share with you all. You did an awesome job Ruth!

Thank you Ruth for the angel picture you gave me it is hanging up on my wall now. It is very special to me I really like it. I hope you have a good Christmas as well.
Love Rebecca

Te Puke Christmas Parade

The kids were in the Whakatane and Te Puke Christmas Parade with the school. Callum was God of the Sea - Tongaroa. The float won 1st prize for best school and overall Mayors award in Whakatane and then second in the Te Puke parade.

They are advertising the fishing competition on Easter Sunday next year.

Callum as Tongaroa

There were two men under the fish moving it - thats Phil you see under the end of the fish.
Thats me talking to Callum. Rebecca and James were up closer to the mouth of the fish.

Happy December to you!

Oh dear I see by my last blog that it's been nearly a month since I have been here! Terrible isn't it. I haven't finished my christmas shopping bad aye. We did have a night away a couple of weekends ago and visited the Te Puna Quarry Park which is on the other side of Tauranga.

Te Puna Quarry Park
It used to be a Quarry but thanks to volunteers they have beautified it.

The Orchid gardens are just beautiful.



China Lady, Man and Callum is sitting on a China dog.