Christchurch (again).

Oli and Daisy terrorise the Cathedral Square seagulls.

Talking about the morning cartoons.

Hello mummy!

She's been asking for a real one...

Ollie 'Daredevil' Browning shows Daisy his moves.

Cosying up for a DVD.

Reflecting on the day.

The final leg of our holiday was Christchurch for a five night stay after a leisurely drive via Kekerengu and Kaikoura. We were soon happily enconsed in a nice motel just down the road from Oli and Rosie. We had a really good time catching up with lots of friends before we headed to the airport for the long journey home.

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Anakiwa

Splashing in the rain.

Pram with a view.

The Bugaboo hits 4 wheel drive as Daisy and Zack negotiate the Queen Charlotte Track.

Luckily, there was plenty of time between walks to lounge.

Here kitty kitty. Zack shows Milo some love.

Gotcha! Milo takes it pretty well, champion kitty.

After an excellent stay, we bid farewell to Nelson and drove to Dave and Bev's lovely new house at Anakiwa which is on Queen Charlotte Sound. The weather was awful which was actually rather nice as we got to spend a couple of days lounging by the fire with the odd sojurn for Daisy to splash in puddles. Lovely!

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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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