school boy

Olivers first day of school was a great success.

He was very happy to be in the same class Ella was when she started. 

And he had no trouble sorting himself out somewhere to sit.

And got stuck into some serious colouring. 

Mat time and he was happy to be left on his own...

too cool for school!

"What are you still doing here crazy lady, go home!"

Our little house is going to be very quiet indeed with both munchkins at school, what is a Mummy to do?

Any thing I want!

birthday boy -o- boy!

I have been in major denial that our last baby is turning five!
I couldn't even bring myself to make party invitations.
Instead we threw a really random party together a couple of days before we had it.
I didn't even book tables at the local pool, as you are supposed to.



This total lack of origination didn't seem to bother the boy, who had a fabulous time.
He was as usual surrounded by his favourite girls, all seven of them.
He number one girl's big brother gate crashed the party, which was good a little more testosterone didn't hurt.

Happy happy birthday our sweet boy.
Five already, it doesn't seem real, you got to here so very fast!

his last!

What a full on week we have had!
Friday was our little lads very last day at kindergarten.

First thing in the morning we made a birthday hat and play dough cupcake, with candles.
With his best little buddy helping.

All the kindy kids sung "Happy Birthday" and "Happy School Days".
And he loved being the center of attention!

Ollie had a very lovely last day, and this time I did not sit in the corner crying!
So our darling laddie, "Happy Last Kindy Day".
Just a couple of sleeps and it is off to school for you.

corsage

Oliver invited his girlfriend Bella (my future daughter in-law) to the kindy disco last night.
He took her a corsage that we made from stuff out of the veggie garden.



They both had a wonderful time.
Although Oliver needs lessons on how to look after his date a little better.
When we arrived he went in one direction and Bella in another.
They did meet up to have dinner together and a dance.
So the evening wasn’t a total bust.

first dance!

Ella went to her very first school dance the other night.
She had the full treatment...

hair and make up...

and of course a new party dress...

so very beautiful, our little princess.

i heart kindy!

don't you wish you were 4 again?



just so you can have your face painted at any old random time!

i know it's been a while since my last post, my brain just needed a wee rest.
i will try to be a better blogger now.

the boy....

The boy thinks we need to see more of him on the net!
So not wanting to disappoint, here he is doing one of his favourite things....

go my little hoon!

"now that i'm six"

"I need a big girl hair cut!"

This child is growing up way too fast for me.

hello...

Hello again.

We are back from our family summer holiday and a self imposed holiday away from technology.
That meant no computer, no cell, no camera, just kids, husband and dog!


So lots has been happ'n.
The house is still not finished, the dining room and laundry still need a coat of paint.
As does the entire out side of the house, time for a new colour too I think.


Our biggest and besets news is our wee Button turned six on Christmas Day.
SIX!!!!!!
I still can't get over just how fast that has happened.
Six already, I still remember bring her home from the hospital, plonking her on the dining table still in her car seat and bursting into tears because I didn't know what to do with her.



This year she got a new bike...



I think she looks tiny on it, but she handles it just fine.


And Ella also lost her first baby tooth...



She was born with her two front bottom teeth, so they have lasted well.
Her tooth was only wiggly a few days and then Oliver head-butted her in the mouth, kindly removing said wiggly tooth for her.
Such a considerate wee brother!



And a very generous Tooth Fairy made for an enjoyable first tooth loosing experience.

holidays

It is nearly the end of the first week of school holidays and the kids have been sick!
Oliver with croup and a nasty ear infection. He has never been this sick ever.
And now poor Ella has a tummy bug and can't keep anything down.

So I thought it might be nice to look at some pretty pictures.
My Mum is into growing Orchids at the moment.
And has some lovely flowers coming on...

And wee Ella in her last week of term had a bash at some flower arranging too...

All the veg are from our garden.

And this is her hedgehog "Savage".

If you are on holiday, I hope you are having a good time.
Maybe next week will be better for my munchkins!

Indian Summer Shirt and Skirt GIVEAWAY!!!!

Another fabulous giveaway from Grosgrain.



I can so see Miss Ella in this gorgeous outfit, although I don't think her socks would stay up like that!

Indian Summer Shirt and Skirt GIVEAWAY!!!!

four!

Today our baby turned Four!

Happy birthday darling lad.
We love you so very much!

my little lad...

sleeps with wooden nuts on his eyes!

baby knits

In between knitting the big sisters Razor Cami, I have been working away on this small project...



for a new lad Zack!



The sweater is a Sublime pattern called "Preppie".





The wee hat is "Aviatrix".



And "Christine's stay on booties".



What a nice warm bundle he will be!

to snow or not to snow?

It is school holidays here, so we shot up to Wanganui for a couple of days.

We also decided to take the kids to Mt Ruapehu.
(behind the Wanganui water tower above)

It was to be the first time they have seen snow close up.
As you can see Oliver was not sure about the whole snow thing.

That was until he lay down on it and licked it, just to make sure it wasn't ice cream!
(and no I wasn't quick enough to get a photo)



But even tough they appear to be having fun, they are townies!



They hated the coldness, the wetness, that it got into their boots and gloves (or glubs, as Oliver calls them), down their necks and up their backs.

And that after you have fun on the down hill...

you have to walk all the way back up...

We gave up after an hour and a half of tears and constant questions about "why can't we go to Nanna's beach with the beach boyfriend, or to a cafe?"


I think from now on we will stick to the replica Mt Ruapehu at Kowhai Park.

It is easier to climb!