Couple of weeks ago:Belle: What made the door open Mum?
Me: Probably just the draft coming up the stairs.
Belle: What?! A giraffe?!? We have a giraffe on our stairs?!
Mental note: Get Annabelle's hearing checked :P hahahaha
And then today, part two in the Annabelle-needs-a-hearing-check saga:
Me: I can see a doggie tied up over there at the vets.
Annabelle: A donkey?! There's a donkey at the vets?!
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Photo Challenge: Day Nine
9. A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
This is two people, my parents! Only photo I could find of both of them.
This is two people, my parents! Only photo I could find of both of them.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Photo Challenge: Day Seven
7. A picture of your most treasured item
Grrr my computer is having a spaz and won't let me upload. But for now I'll just describe: It's my laptop. May seem daft (especially given the first sentence in this post!) but it's because all my photos (recent and scanned old ones) are on here as well as videos.
Grrr my computer is having a spaz and won't let me upload. But for now I'll just describe: It's my laptop. May seem daft (especially given the first sentence in this post!) but it's because all my photos (recent and scanned old ones) are on here as well as videos.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Photo Challenge: Day Six
6. A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day
I know it wouldn't work this way, but I'd love to be in his position and undo some of the things he's done since he became PM.
I know it wouldn't work this way, but I'd love to be in his position and undo some of the things he's done since he became PM.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Photo Challenge: Day Five
5. A picture of your favorite memory
This is one of my favourite memories: Annabelle meeting Zoe for the very first time.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Photo Challenge: Day Four
4. A picture of your favorite night
Hmmmm I'm not really sure what angle to use for this one.... but I'm going for one of the best night's out I've had in the last 6 months - Chris and I got to go to one of the Phoenix home games and sit in the Hyundai Corporate Box :-) It was a great evening!
Hmmmm I'm not really sure what angle to use for this one.... but I'm going for one of the best night's out I've had in the last 6 months - Chris and I got to go to one of the Phoenix home games and sit in the Hyundai Corporate Box :-) It was a great evening!
Monday, April 11, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Photo Challenge: Day One
A picture of yourself with 10 facts
Ok, so this isn't *just* me, but it's the nicest recent I can find on my computer at the moment. This is me with my two girls at Staglands for Zoe's 2nd birthday.
1. I am a first generation NZer on my Mum's side. She came over from Liverpool after she married my Dad (a Kiwi)
2. I got married ridiculously early (22 years old) and am now divorced. (And happily living with Chris and our girls.)
3. I am from New Plymouth and I miss it like crazy some days.
4. I LOVE football (soccer) and V8 supercars
5. I started Uni at 20 years old, studying social work, but am now a trained primary school teacher.
6. I love soppiness. Sappy love stories, romantic notions, I love mushy stuff!
7. I'm a sci-fi fan, big time!
8. I would love to have more children, but I know that I never will.
9. I am crazy proud to be a New Zealander, especially since the Chch earthquake.
10. 90% of my family are in the UK and I would love to go back and see more of them more often.
Not sure those count as "facts" but they are some of the important things on my mind at the moment, so they'll do!
See you tomorrow!
1. I am a first generation NZer on my Mum's side. She came over from Liverpool after she married my Dad (a Kiwi)
2. I got married ridiculously early (22 years old) and am now divorced. (And happily living with Chris and our girls.)
3. I am from New Plymouth and I miss it like crazy some days.
4. I LOVE football (soccer) and V8 supercars
5. I started Uni at 20 years old, studying social work, but am now a trained primary school teacher.
6. I love soppiness. Sappy love stories, romantic notions, I love mushy stuff!
7. I'm a sci-fi fan, big time!
8. I would love to have more children, but I know that I never will.
9. I am crazy proud to be a New Zealander, especially since the Chch earthquake.
10. 90% of my family are in the UK and I would love to go back and see more of them more often.
Not sure those count as "facts" but they are some of the important things on my mind at the moment, so they'll do!
See you tomorrow!
30 day photo challenge
A few of my FB and blogging friends are doing this, so I'll give it a shot too! Might encourage me to post more often!
So here are the 30 themes:
1. A picture of yourself with 10 facts
2. A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest
3. A picture of the cast from your favorite show
4. A picture of your favorite night
5. A picture of your favorite memory
6. A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day
7. A picture of your most treasured item
8. A picture that makes you laugh
9. A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
10. A picture of the person you do the most messed up things with
11. A picture of something you hate
12. A picture of something you love
13. A picture of your favorite band or artist
14. A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without
15. A picture of something you want to do before you die
16. A picture of someone who inspires you
17. A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently
18. A picture of your biggest insecurity
19. A picture and a letter
20. A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel
21. A picture of something you wish you could forget
22. A picture of something you wish you were better at
23. A picture of your favorite book
24. A picture of something you wish you could change
25. A picture of your favorite day
26. A picture of something that means a lot to you
27. A picture of yourself and a family member
28. A picture of something you're afraid of
29. A picture that can always make you smile
30. A picture of someone you miss
So here are the 30 themes:
1. A picture of yourself with 10 facts
2. A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest
3. A picture of the cast from your favorite show
4. A picture of your favorite night
5. A picture of your favorite memory
6. A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day
7. A picture of your most treasured item
8. A picture that makes you laugh
9. A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
10. A picture of the person you do the most messed up things with
11. A picture of something you hate
12. A picture of something you love
13. A picture of your favorite band or artist
14. A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without
15. A picture of something you want to do before you die
16. A picture of someone who inspires you
17. A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently
18. A picture of your biggest insecurity
19. A picture and a letter
20. A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel
21. A picture of something you wish you could forget
22. A picture of something you wish you were better at
23. A picture of your favorite book
24. A picture of something you wish you could change
25. A picture of your favorite day
26. A picture of something that means a lot to you
27. A picture of yourself and a family member
28. A picture of something you're afraid of
29. A picture that can always make you smile
30. A picture of someone you miss
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Girls stats
Annabelle (3 years & 9 months):
Height = 109cm
Weight = 21kgs
Zoe (4 days shy of 2 years)
Height = 84cm
Weight = 14kgs
Height = 109cm
Weight = 21kgs
Zoe (4 days shy of 2 years)
Height = 84cm
Weight = 14kgs
Friday, March 4, 2011
Red and Black day for Canterbury
Annabelle's Kindy (like the rest of NZ) had a Red and Black day today, with a gold coin donation to raise money for earthquake stricken Christchurch.
Zoe wasn't going to miss out, so tried on Daddy's Canterbury rugby shirt as a dress hehehe:
And here is Annabelle in her outfit for the day:
Zoe wasn't going to miss out, so tried on Daddy's Canterbury rugby shirt as a dress hehehe:
And here is Annabelle in her outfit for the day:
Clever Nan!
My mother is very good at sewing and creating. I suck. Actually, that's not true, I might be ok at it but i HATE sewing.
Therefore, my Mum (aka Nan) gets to create all these wonderful things for my girls. She made both of their Christening gowns, and has made a few costumes for their dress up boxes.
This week she made a Triceratops for Belle and a Pteradactyl for Zoe.
This one is Annabelle's Triceratops costume
Therefore, my Mum (aka Nan) gets to create all these wonderful things for my girls. She made both of their Christening gowns, and has made a few costumes for their dress up boxes.
This week she made a Triceratops for Belle and a Pteradactyl for Zoe.
This one is Annabelle's Triceratops costume
Zoe in a dragon costume Nan made for Annabelle about a year ago
Zoe's Pteradactyl costume:
Saturday, February 26, 2011
145 and rising
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4707095/Earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-145
I have cried so much in the last 4 days. Stay strong Christchurch, the whole of NZ loves and supports you.
I have cried so much in the last 4 days. Stay strong Christchurch, the whole of NZ loves and supports you.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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
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
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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...
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...
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
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)
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)
Saturday, January 15, 2011
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.
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