Peter's 60th

Ready to go at Tory Street.

Does my chest look big in this? Zack works horizontal stripes.

Grandma, Neville and Emma.

Me and the bro's with the birthday boy.

Oli and Rosie say cheese.

A bit of breakdancing. I think.

Phillip Travolta.

Hitting the town.

On our last weekend in Nelson, Peter had his 60th birthday party. It was a great night and was good to catch up with lots of family and familiar faces from the past. It was double exciting as Ol was up from Christchurch, Sam was down from Auckland and even Blake made it from Singapore, yay!

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First tooth!

After several months of serious biting action for sore little gums, Zacky got his first tooth last night. Champion! It's at the bottom centre left. He is very pleased with his new blue toothbrush with ducks on it.

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Spring's sprung.

Daisy discovers the perils of forgetting your brolly.

Well hello there beautiful. Zacky sidles up to Giorgia.

Then moves in for a closer look....

....and likes what he sees.

Mummy! You're cramping my style!

Ladies who lunch.

Blossoms and rain in Queen's Gardens.

Zack looks adoringly at his sister.

Choc choc!

It was a balmy spring day today, sun shining, blossoms falling, lovely. It was also a good day as Sam arrived from Auckland, the kids are loving having uncles at every turn, yay!

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Nelson

Zack enjoys getting his hands on something that is neither pink nor girly.

Daisy ponders the talking macaw at Natureland.

Then feeds the quacking ducks.

Bath time with Isabella.

Story time with Grandma.

Daisy and Isabella paint some pots at Macmillan's gallery.

Queen's Gardens.

Snowy hills across the bay.

Zack enjoys the toys at The Suter.

While Daisy enjoys the marshmellows.

Happy chappy.

Always time for another story.

Bring on lunch!

We're having a good time in Nelson. There has been lots of lovely clear blue winter days but enough rain to keep Daisy happy. We are taking things at a very sedate pace which is a nice change. Most mornings we walk in to town through Queen's Gardens then have coffee at the Suter Art Gallery then go somewhere for lunch. Afternoons we see friends or just chill out. Very relaxed. We are really missing Andy but we video call him every afternoon which helps.

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Christchurch

Daisy and Zack rug up. Daisy is loving wearing new winter clothes but Zack is less than thrilled.

He also wasn't so sure about his new car seat to start with. Daisy loves that they can hold hands now.

Daisy Daredevil tries out the bungy bounce at Northlands Mall.

Up she goes...

....and down.

Hanging out with Elisabeth and Evie.

You've put me in yellow? And are taking my photo? Zack's not happy with the free t-shirt at Lone Star.

Daisy loves him anyway. Phew.

Zack cuddles up to Oli for a nice snooze.

After a much better flight than expected (both kids slept most of the way) we arrived in Christchurch to find it FREEZING. There was however a very warm welcome from Oli and Rosie which was lovely.

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Singapore

Bag packed and ready to go. Daisy was very excited about going on 'the plane in the sky'.

Once in Singapore, Zack lost no time making friends.

Daisy wasn't thrilled about going on the noisy and scary underground.


Jet lag soon kicked in.

Flynn also caught a quick snooze.

Zack joins the sleep train.

Andy and Zack enjoy the view at Sentosa Island whilst Daisy enjoys running in the rain. She was very excited about the rain.

Hey cuz, check out my teeth!

A fish.....

....followed by a snake or two. Me and Daisy try out matching accessories.

The cousins enjoy a cuddle on the couch.

Chilling on Blake and Adrianne's balcony.

Zack goes for the hair and exacts some revenge for all the over enthusiastic 'cuddles' Daisy doles out.

Dinner at Indochine.

The whole brigade.

Flynn balances a high rise on his buggy.

The boys have a baby wrestle.

We're about halfway through our holiday and having a marvellous time. Singapore was fabulous, it was great to catch up with Blake and Adrianne and finally meet Flynn who is adorable. Photos are taking an age to load so I'd better get started...

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