This morning me and the boys went into Napier Airport to pick up Jamie! We haven't seen him for two whole weeks, which has been very long! Lachie was so cute when he saw him walking off the plane, yelling and yahooing and running over to see his Dad!
After than we went into Napier and had breakfast at a cafe. Then in the afternoon all my boys had naps. All week it has been too cold to take the boys out. It was raining today so a little warmer - we all went for a walk.
Jamie's course is going really well, only 2 more weeks to go and he will be back with us.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Thursday, June 28, 2007
A Morning at the Aquarium
On Wednesday morning me and the boys went into Napier to the Aquarium. It was Fletcher's naptime so fortunately he went to sleep in the pram. And Lachie was safely "trapped" in the toddler seat! Lachie enjoyed it, but I don't think he really appreciated how cool it was seeing some stuff - the kiwis for instance! I had never seen a real kiwi before (that I recall). But I couldn't get a picture because you weren't allowed to use a flash. The other highlights were the crocodile and the big turtle. The picture of the crocodile actually turned out better than what you could see through the glass!
The turtle
EWWWWWW, yes, this is a crocodile
Lachie watches the koi carp!A few pix of the boys
It's been pretty cold the last few days. Here is Lachie rugged up after going out with Grandma
Here are Fletcher & Lachlan sitting on the couch at Mum & Dad'sTuesday, June 26, 2007
It has been a cold day here today. The most I have done is go out for coffee with Steve & Tracy into lovely Havelock village. Fletcher is doing much better healthwise. I have been faithfully putting saline drops into his nose.
Anyway here are some pictures, taken over the last week, for your viewing pleasure...
At the beach (last Sunday)
Tracy & Steve with the lovely Norfolk pines in the background
After lunch, a few of us went for a (chilly) walk at the beach. Here are Tracy, Marty & Sarah
Monday, June 25, 2007
Bye Bye, Andy
This morning Andrew flew back to Perth. It has been great to have him with us over the last week. Andy, I think you are the cat's whiskers and really enjoy your company. I will miss you!!
Back to the Doctor
I took Fletcher to the Doctor again this morning. We noticed yesterday that his cough was getting a little wheezy. And he looked terrible this morning when we got up. The doctor said he has some kind of bronchial virus that we just have to ride out basically. Fortunately he is in pretty good spirits in spite of it.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Fletcher had a bit of an unsettled time in the early hours of the morning - crying intermittently for over an hour. Dearie me. Anyway, for peace of mind I took him to the doctor in Hastings this morning. Of course nothing was wrong! The doctor just thought it was teething and recommended Pamol and Bonjela. I guess I should be grateful that's all it is!
The other thing I did this morning was collected a pram that I am hiring for the ten or so days that I will be in Havelock North with Mum and Dad. The ole' Corolla wagon isn't huge on boot (aka trunk) space, so I decided to leave ours behind and hire one here through Baby on the Move. A great decision! I went for a walk this afternoon with it - its certainly not as good as the Mountain Buggy but it'll work! It was a pretty cold walk - I had a hat and scarf on.
But still no pictures I'm afraid! Byee.
The other thing I did this morning was collected a pram that I am hiring for the ten or so days that I will be in Havelock North with Mum and Dad. The ole' Corolla wagon isn't huge on boot (aka trunk) space, so I decided to leave ours behind and hire one here through Baby on the Move. A great decision! I went for a walk this afternoon with it - its certainly not as good as the Mountain Buggy but it'll work! It was a pretty cold walk - I had a hat and scarf on.
But still no pictures I'm afraid! Byee.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Friday drive to Havelock
The week has gone by very quickly, me and the boys have been doing the usual things but with visits from family here and there!
Today me Andrew and the boys drove to Havelock North, and here I sit at Mum's computer updating you on the week that was. The drove is soooooo long!! However. What a wonderful opportunity to spend a bit of extra time with Andrew and with Tracy & Steve who will be here on Sunday night.
The boys are a bit sniffly but they coped with the drive as well as one can when one is 2 1/2 or 7 months old. And now I need to phone Martin or Sarah because I think I left my cat Keeley inside....
Today me Andrew and the boys drove to Havelock North, and here I sit at Mum's computer updating you on the week that was. The drove is soooooo long!! However. What a wonderful opportunity to spend a bit of extra time with Andrew and with Tracy & Steve who will be here on Sunday night.
The boys are a bit sniffly but they coped with the drive as well as one can when one is 2 1/2 or 7 months old. And now I need to phone Martin or Sarah because I think I left my cat Keeley inside....
Mr Kerr Goes to Wellington
Monday 18 June
Jamie flew to Wellington on Monday morning for his initial dog training course. It is of course his second crack at it - he got sent home from his first one back in February. In any event, all is going well for him down there.
Jamie flew to Wellington on Monday morning for his initial dog training course. It is of course his second crack at it - he got sent home from his first one back in February. In any event, all is going well for him down there.
Sunday with the Family
Sunday 17 June
Me and Jamie went to church as usual but what a treat it was when the rest of the family arrived - especially Andy back from Perth who we hadn't seen since December 2005!! Yay!
Many thanks to Sara M who took a family photo of us after the church service - we haven't all been together since winter 2002 so it has been a long while.
All the family (except for us locals) were staying over at the beach, so that is where we headed for lunch. It was great to sit around and talk. A few of us also went for a walk on beach - a little cold on the ears but great fun.
Me and Jamie ended the evening at around 8pm....he needed an early start for his big day tomorrow!
Me and Jamie went to church as usual but what a treat it was when the rest of the family arrived - especially Andy back from Perth who we hadn't seen since December 2005!! Yay!
Many thanks to Sara M who took a family photo of us after the church service - we haven't all been together since winter 2002 so it has been a long while.
All the family (except for us locals) were staying over at the beach, so that is where we headed for lunch. It was great to sit around and talk. A few of us also went for a walk on beach - a little cold on the ears but great fun.
Me and Jamie ended the evening at around 8pm....he needed an early start for his big day tomorrow!
Dad's 60th Birthday
Saturday 16 June.....the morning started off pretty busy getting ready for Dad's birthday lunch. The weather was absolutely beautiful, but absolutely freezing (by Whakatane standards).
Top marks to Mum for arranging much of the food - it was great. It was neat to see all the aunties and uncles and grandparents and friends. There were many people who had wonderful things to say about our great Dad! The tail end of the party was at Sarah & Martin's but unfortunately I had to get home to make sure our exhausted babies got their dinner and into bed.
Part way through the party Jamie took Tracy & Steve out to the airport to collect their baggage that had arrived. They had to borrow some clothes and shoes to wear to the party!
And the day ended for Mum with the news that Andy had arrived in Auckland...but the first flight to Whakatane was not until Sunday morning.
Top marks to Mum for arranging much of the food - it was great. It was neat to see all the aunties and uncles and grandparents and friends. There were many people who had wonderful things to say about our great Dad! The tail end of the party was at Sarah & Martin's but unfortunately I had to get home to make sure our exhausted babies got their dinner and into bed.
Part way through the party Jamie took Tracy & Steve out to the airport to collect their baggage that had arrived. They had to borrow some clothes and shoes to wear to the party!
And the day ended for Mum with the news that Andy had arrived in Auckland...but the first flight to Whakatane was not until Sunday morning.
All the Family Home...Almost
Friday 15 June
I woke up on Friday morning feeling very excited, Tracy & Steve would be at the airport up in Auckland! Nicole and Chris drove them home to us in Whakatane and they arrived about midday. It was FABULOUS to see them, and to meet our new brother-in-law Steve at last!
However, there was one fly in ointment. Dear Andy got held up in Australia. A while ago his passport went through the wash and he never thought anything of it. But of course at Sydney they would not let him on the plane! So he had to dash to the New Zealand Consulate and arrange an emergency passport (which cost mega bucks).....and spend the night in Sydney.
Tracy & Steve's baggage never made it to Auckland, so in the afternoon I took them out to get emergency supplies. And then we had the whole family around at our place for dinner. And, it was great to get to know Nicole's Chris a little better after he arrived from a late night at work.
I woke up on Friday morning feeling very excited, Tracy & Steve would be at the airport up in Auckland! Nicole and Chris drove them home to us in Whakatane and they arrived about midday. It was FABULOUS to see them, and to meet our new brother-in-law Steve at last!
However, there was one fly in ointment. Dear Andy got held up in Australia. A while ago his passport went through the wash and he never thought anything of it. But of course at Sydney they would not let him on the plane! So he had to dash to the New Zealand Consulate and arrange an emergency passport (which cost mega bucks).....and spend the night in Sydney.
Tracy & Steve's baggage never made it to Auckland, so in the afternoon I took them out to get emergency supplies. And then we had the whole family around at our place for dinner. And, it was great to get to know Nicole's Chris a little better after he arrived from a late night at work.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Sunday dawned rainy and cold! Fortunately we have our lovely fireplace to keep things cosy. After church Jamie had a craving for tomato soup and garlic bread, so he dashed in to the supermarket to get those things on the way home.
Mel called in during the afternoon, Paul had been fishing at the lake and caught some trout. So she came around with a smoked trout for us. It was good, we just ate it right there and then, with a bit of tomato sauce!
Back to the usuals on Monday and today!
And finally we are soooo excited because it is only 3 more sleeps until everyone in the family is home in Whakatane!!
(sorry, still no pictures)
Mel called in during the afternoon, Paul had been fishing at the lake and caught some trout. So she came around with a smoked trout for us. It was good, we just ate it right there and then, with a bit of tomato sauce!
Back to the usuals on Monday and today!
And finally we are soooo excited because it is only 3 more sleeps until everyone in the family is home in Whakatane!!
(sorry, still no pictures)
Saturday, June 09, 2007
Yesterday I had quite the day to myself. On his way to work in Rotorua, Jamie took Lachie to his grandparents for the day. So it was just me and Fletchie. We had a pretty quiet one - perhaps I should have taken more advantage of one child to get out in to town. Ah well.
Last night the Mainly Music team put on a "Pamper Night" for the mothers, so I went along to that. It was great - there were loads of people there, plenty who don't go to MM. There were masses of spot prizes too - I won a complimentary pass to a Ceroc class! A few months ago I phoned up enquiring about their classes , so now we will have to go. Another friend from church won a pass as well.
Lachie has a bit of a snotty nose at the moment, but otherwise he is fine. And he has been pretty consistent with his naps this week which is nice. He had a great time with his Grandad and Nana yesterday and is able to tell me a bit about his day. I asked him if he went on the swing and he said "no, its cold outside". As always he is a great little chatterbox. Fletcher has had a bit of a sniffling nose too and had been waking at around 10pm and then 2am! Not fun - especially as I am usually in bed before 10pm, so I get woken twice. Anyway last night he did better - bed at 6pm then sleeping through til 4am. I hope that continues!
I'm sorry to say that I have no current pictures to post. Perhaps I need to delve into the archives....
have a great weekend!
Last night the Mainly Music team put on a "Pamper Night" for the mothers, so I went along to that. It was great - there were loads of people there, plenty who don't go to MM. There were masses of spot prizes too - I won a complimentary pass to a Ceroc class! A few months ago I phoned up enquiring about their classes , so now we will have to go. Another friend from church won a pass as well.
Lachie has a bit of a snotty nose at the moment, but otherwise he is fine. And he has been pretty consistent with his naps this week which is nice. He had a great time with his Grandad and Nana yesterday and is able to tell me a bit about his day. I asked him if he went on the swing and he said "no, its cold outside". As always he is a great little chatterbox. Fletcher has had a bit of a sniffling nose too and had been waking at around 10pm and then 2am! Not fun - especially as I am usually in bed before 10pm, so I get woken twice. Anyway last night he did better - bed at 6pm then sleeping through til 4am. I hope that continues!
I'm sorry to say that I have no current pictures to post. Perhaps I need to delve into the archives....
have a great weekend!
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Last night we had the Wintersons here for dinner. There was some sanding going on at their place, so Sarah didn't want dust with her dinner! The boys had a great time together, as did the adults...
Then Sarah kindly offered to stick around so that me and Jamie could go to cell group together! She put Ben & Zac into our bed and then hopefully enjoyed her here evening in front of the fire reading. And me and Jamie had a great time at cell group.
Then Sarah kindly offered to stick around so that me and Jamie could go to cell group together! She put Ben & Zac into our bed and then hopefully enjoyed her here evening in front of the fire reading. And me and Jamie had a great time at cell group.
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