Christchurch Earthquake

I have no words. I have sat in front of the tv for almost 24 hours with tears streaming down my face. Fortunately, everyone I know in Chch is safe and accounted for, but so many have been injured and death toll as I type this is set at 75. No doubt this number will climb.

All love and prayers coming your way my Mainland friends, you've had such a tough 6 months. Kia Kaha.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4693057/The-day-the-earth-roared

No problems at all!

It has been a week since we ditched Belle's night nappy - and we haven't had a single accident! She toddles off to the loo before she goes to bed and sleeps right through till 7am (ish). I'm so crazy proud!

The next phase of growing up

Annabelle's night nappy has been dry for weeks so it's time to bite the bullet and ditch the nappy. Her brand new Brolley sheets arrived this morning, so as of tonight Annabelle will be 100% nappy free! Huzzah!

I bought two sheets just in case she does wet, but I'm pretty optimistic that she'll be dry every morning :-) Wish us luck!

Next step, start toilet training Zoe...

My favourite photo right now

A question was asked on Cheeky Monkey (http://www.cheekymonkey.org.nz/) today about what your favourite photo is right now.
My choice is this one - taken by my Dad while he was staying with us last week. Love how engrossed the girls are in the story (but I wish I looked a bit happier about reading it to them! hahaha)

Couple of pics from the zoo

 I've found that at places like Junglerama, the zoo etc, it's easier to keep track of them if they're wearing the same colour, or even the same outfit! Worked wonders this day because there were lots of holiday programmes on so lots of kiddies running around. Plus, they look so cute in matching outfits! I don't do it often because I think it's a bit mean hehehe.

Zoe and the potty!

Zoe is starting to ask to go "toiyet" - she's too little to sit on the insert that Annabelle uses, so I'm getting her to sit on the potty for now. She hasn't actually done anything in there yet, but I'm all for starting her early! I think it helps that Annabelle asks Zoe to keep her company a lot of the times that she needs to go hahaha

A visitor!

I'm really excited to have my Dad staying with us for two weeks. He was supposed to arrive tomorrow (from New Plymouth), but called this morning and said he was on his way today!
Some frantic cleaning and tidying occured over the next 5 hours, and now, as I type, Chris, Dad and I are sittting watching some football and solving the world's problems.
Happy Days!

Memory Game

In her stocking from Santa, Annabelle got a memory/matching card game. Now every time Zoe is having a nap, or has gone to bed (she goes about 30 mins before Belle), Annabelle wants to play her card game with Daddy! She's getting quite good at it too!

First post of 2011! Zoe's baptism!

I realised as I was scrolling through my posts last night, that I never put up any photos of Zoe's Baptism in November!
So here are just a few:

It was a lovely, informal service. The kids were allowed to run around and Annabelle even got to help with the baptism. I think St. Luke's will be our church of choice from now on!

Happy New Year!!!

Just wanted to wish my small band of followers a very Happy New Year! I hope 2011 is a happy and prosperous one for all of us.  Bring it on!!!

Stay safe, whatever you're up to tonight :-) xxxx

2011

I promise I will try and do better with this whole blogging thing in the New Year!

Christmas card done

Here's the finished product!

Christmas photos!

Got the girls dressed in their matching outfits and snapped a few photos for this year's Christmas card. Here are my two favourites!

I have a new hero...

and his name is Peter Whittall.

http://www.3news.co.nz/Pike-River-emergency-presser---Peter-Whittall-/tabid/423/articleID/187819/Default.aspx

He has been amazing over the last 6 days, and it looks like he hasn't slept at all. An amazing man, and if we could all be as lucky as to work under a CEO as fantastic as he is, the working world would be a better place.

RIP Pike River miners, and much love to Peter, Gary and all the team that worked so, so hard to try and get them home.

A favour to ask?

I know some of my followers have been having trouble commenting on my posts? I'm not sure if I've checked a box somewhere that has disabled comments?
Any suggestions? Can you comment?

Thanks! xx

More from TotShots!

If any of you aren't on my FB, here is the link to my album. LOVE how these have all turned out! Thank you again Anna!

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=241411&id=673392241&l=1449998960

 

 

Finally!

Well after months of thinking about it, Zoe is finally going to be baptised. We've found a church that is willing to do it (long story - lots of hoop-jumping), and since we have a very small window where Chris' brother and family are going to be in town, we're doing it next week!

Now I just have to find something for her to wear, and organise afternoon tea! Next week is gonna be BUSY!

Boat day!

A couple of days ago, Annabelle and Zoe decided the game of the day was "boats"

Hmmm I have a mystery follower...

Anyone gonna fess up? hahaha

I have a few suspects in mind... :P

Photo shoot with Anna from TotShots