Hello everyone, sorry we've had a bit of a break, we've had a few software issues but it's sorted now. So here are piccies of Ali and Lily sharing Ali's bike "Rocket"
mmmmmmmmmmmm mud pies
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Weekend in AKL
We popped down to Auckland this weekend. We went and saw Opa and wished him a happy birthday for 3 weeks ago. We also went to visit Oma, she seems to be getting around OK with her zimmer frame and moonboot.
Next we were off to the museum where Ali especially wanted to see the dinosaur bones and Lily was entranced by the bright green geckos.
On Sunday morning we headed out early to the Avondale markets to soak up the glorious multicultural atmosphere and bag some bargains! Then we had a quick carpark picnic and went to the zoo. Lily particularly liked the monkeys and the chickens. She gave everyone a fright by shining up a climbing rope wall at the kids monkey playground, she got to the top (about 3m) and gave every impression that she was going to swing herself over and drop down the other side so that Mum had to climb up after her and grab her ankles. Lily then climbed down safely but threw a tantrum when we wouldn't let her climb up again:-)
Ali liked the elephants and the Sea Lions best. The zoo has been remodeled over the last 20 years so that many of the animals are no longer in cages but in enclosures with moats etc. The Sea Lions can be seen from above the water where they have a great big pool with a beach and rocks to bask on or from under water where we watched them swimming laps and playing with one another.
Big Thanks to Noel and Rosie for the loan of their home while they were away for the weekend!
Next we were off to the museum where Ali especially wanted to see the dinosaur bones and Lily was entranced by the bright green geckos.
On Sunday morning we headed out early to the Avondale markets to soak up the glorious multicultural atmosphere and bag some bargains! Then we had a quick carpark picnic and went to the zoo. Lily particularly liked the monkeys and the chickens. She gave everyone a fright by shining up a climbing rope wall at the kids monkey playground, she got to the top (about 3m) and gave every impression that she was going to swing herself over and drop down the other side so that Mum had to climb up after her and grab her ankles. Lily then climbed down safely but threw a tantrum when we wouldn't let her climb up again:-)
Ali liked the elephants and the Sea Lions best. The zoo has been remodeled over the last 20 years so that many of the animals are no longer in cages but in enclosures with moats etc. The Sea Lions can be seen from above the water where they have a great big pool with a beach and rocks to bask on or from under water where we watched them swimming laps and playing with one another.
Big Thanks to Noel and Rosie for the loan of their home while they were away for the weekend!
Thursday, October 9, 2008
It's still school holidays but beyond a trip to the beach (10 mins away) and to the local library it hasn't been that exciting. We have been a bit run down and the weather has been iffy on the days that we did all feel good so we've done lots inside.
Ali has been telling stories lately so we wrote a book today (she dictated the text which I wrote) and then she did the illustrations. This took up a big chunk of the afternoon while I tidied up and made sushi (or Sqoooshy as Ali calls it)
Lily is talking a great deal these days, she lies in bed talking to herself for a good half hour after Ali is already asleep going "aye-oh A-ee" (Hello Ali) and naming all the things that she has seen or talked about during the day "Daddy, fish, napper, eat eyes, aye-oh A-ee, Buddy, dog, eat me, lick me, Buddy" etc etc
I tried to take some nice photos of them yesterday, I wiped their faces and brushed their hair and everything but it still didn't work, the little buggers just won't sit still and smile for the camera.
These are the monsters that Ali collaged on Tuesday.
Here is Phil's hair that he dyed on Friday.
Ali has been telling stories lately so we wrote a book today (she dictated the text which I wrote) and then she did the illustrations. This took up a big chunk of the afternoon while I tidied up and made sushi (or Sqoooshy as Ali calls it)
Lily is talking a great deal these days, she lies in bed talking to herself for a good half hour after Ali is already asleep going "aye-oh A-ee" (Hello Ali) and naming all the things that she has seen or talked about during the day "Daddy, fish, napper, eat eyes, aye-oh A-ee, Buddy, dog, eat me, lick me, Buddy" etc etc
I tried to take some nice photos of them yesterday, I wiped their faces and brushed their hair and everything but it still didn't work, the little buggers just won't sit still and smile for the camera.
These are the monsters that Ali collaged on Tuesday.
Here is Phil's hair that he dyed on Friday.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
School holidays
The girls have been playing together really nicely lately. They have been sharing towels, and toys and dolls etc. Ali reads Lily stories, and Lily wants to sit on Ali's knee to eat dessert. Lily had had enough chocolate custard by the time I shot the second picture :-)
Michelle brought Summer and Karli around to visit today. Ali had a lovely time playing with her friends, they were trying on all her summer dresses from last year to see if they fit. Lily seemed to have a good time just trying to tag along. We were supposed to go the the park today but by the time Lily finally had her nap it was a bit late and a bit chilly. Perhaps tomorrow.
Last night Ali was playing with a puzzle where you find the letters to spell the words. Her spelling is a bit backwards (like her upside down writing) so this is what she came out with...
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