Luke Deans came and spent a weekend with us - very cool to have him stay!!
We went on the cable car ...
And enjoyed a beautiful sunny Wellington day. As they say - "You can't beat Wellington on a good day"
More to come .... check back soon!
Monday, February 25, 2008
Long overdue update - Part 2 (the photos!)
NOVEMBER 2007
Luke Deans came and spent a weekend with us - very cool to have him stay!!
We went on the cable car ...
And enjoyed a beautiful sunny Wellington day. As they say - "You can't beat Wellington on a good day"
More to come .... check back soon!
Luke Deans came and spent a weekend with us - very cool to have him stay!!
We went on the cable car ...
And enjoyed a beautiful sunny Wellington day. As they say - "You can't beat Wellington on a good day"
More to come .... check back soon!
Long overdue update - Part 1
In the last few weeks and months there has been some comment on our severe lack of updates on this blog! And fair enough too!!
So we are now living in Masterton and it's a great place to live so far. The weather has been spectacular, the two big kids are settled into a great little country school and Kayla into 5 mornings at a very lovely kindy.
Our role here in Masterton is to oversee the work of the Salvation Army here which is currently a Family Store and an Early Childhood Education Centre. Our role is also to look at re-starting the Salvation Army church here. At this stage our emphasis is on what is already established and getting into the community.
It's still early days but we are pretty excited about everything that lies ahead of us and are taking one day at a time and asking God to reveal what His plan is for us here and the Salvation Army in Masterton!
Over the next few days I will download a wide variety of photos of our life since early November!
Watch this space .....
So we are now living in Masterton and it's a great place to live so far. The weather has been spectacular, the two big kids are settled into a great little country school and Kayla into 5 mornings at a very lovely kindy.
Our role here in Masterton is to oversee the work of the Salvation Army here which is currently a Family Store and an Early Childhood Education Centre. Our role is also to look at re-starting the Salvation Army church here. At this stage our emphasis is on what is already established and getting into the community.
It's still early days but we are pretty excited about everything that lies ahead of us and are taking one day at a time and asking God to reveal what His plan is for us here and the Salvation Army in Masterton!
Over the next few days I will download a wide variety of photos of our life since early November!
Watch this space .....
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Never a dull moment!!
It's been a while since we last updated our blog, but not because of lack of exciting events going on in our lives!
At the beginning of October John and Andrea (Kylie's sister) and their kids Josh, Siena, Maddy and Caitlin arrived home from the States after being there for 20 months. It has been great having them around again! Their first night back in New Zealand our kids were very excited to have the three girls sleep over at our place.
The next exciting event in our month was finding out that we have been appointed to re-establish the Salvation Army church in Masterton (about an hour from Upper Hutt).
We are starting to get our heads around all that this entails and are feeling a little daunted but also excited about what lies ahead.
We will still be in training as part time students next year as well so it will be a great training year for us. The plan is for us to stay in Masterton after we are commissioned in December 2008.
The weekend after the announcement came out, we headed up to Masterton to have a look around. We had heard about the very cool park with a train so we packed a picnic lunch and had a great day exploring and playing at the park!
In other news this month, Kylie's Aunty Frances was diagnosed with cancer as well as kidney failure. She was given days to live and so all the family made their way to Levin. At this stage, she is still being cared for by her siblings and their spouses at home. It was special to be able to have Dean (Kylie's brother) and cousins Nicola and Stephen and Laura, Stephens wife come and spend an evening with us before heading back to Australia.
Last week Stu took Cody on a hike after school that Cody had been anticipating for a long time. He packed his rope, put on his hiking boots and went armed with a lunch box full of afternoon tea and had a GREAT time with his Daddy!!
On Wednesday night we went to a Saints and Angel party that was put on by three big churches in Upper Hutt. The kids had a great time dressing up, having dinner there, doing craft activities and playing - it was a really good night!
Then just last night we celebrated Guy Fawkes here at College with a BBQ, sparklers and the all important fire works display. It was a bit cold but a great night down at the College park!
(Above is Nay, Corryn and Kendal)
(Monique doing her thing with a sparkler)
(The kids crowding around Simon for their sparklers)
(Sparkly Kendal)
(Naomi had a great time writing her name and making patterns)
So that's our month in a nutshell. The month ahead involves assignments, exams, preaching and packing! This time next month we will be right into our family tradition of the countdown to Christmas! I'm sure there will be plenty of photos to post on our blog from that!!
At the beginning of October John and Andrea (Kylie's sister) and their kids Josh, Siena, Maddy and Caitlin arrived home from the States after being there for 20 months. It has been great having them around again! Their first night back in New Zealand our kids were very excited to have the three girls sleep over at our place.
The next exciting event in our month was finding out that we have been appointed to re-establish the Salvation Army church in Masterton (about an hour from Upper Hutt).
We are starting to get our heads around all that this entails and are feeling a little daunted but also excited about what lies ahead.
We will still be in training as part time students next year as well so it will be a great training year for us. The plan is for us to stay in Masterton after we are commissioned in December 2008.
The weekend after the announcement came out, we headed up to Masterton to have a look around. We had heard about the very cool park with a train so we packed a picnic lunch and had a great day exploring and playing at the park!
In other news this month, Kylie's Aunty Frances was diagnosed with cancer as well as kidney failure. She was given days to live and so all the family made their way to Levin. At this stage, she is still being cared for by her siblings and their spouses at home. It was special to be able to have Dean (Kylie's brother) and cousins Nicola and Stephen and Laura, Stephens wife come and spend an evening with us before heading back to Australia.
Last week Stu took Cody on a hike after school that Cody had been anticipating for a long time. He packed his rope, put on his hiking boots and went armed with a lunch box full of afternoon tea and had a GREAT time with his Daddy!!
On Wednesday night we went to a Saints and Angel party that was put on by three big churches in Upper Hutt. The kids had a great time dressing up, having dinner there, doing craft activities and playing - it was a really good night!
Then just last night we celebrated Guy Fawkes here at College with a BBQ, sparklers and the all important fire works display. It was a bit cold but a great night down at the College park!
(Above is Nay, Corryn and Kendal)
(Monique doing her thing with a sparkler)
(The kids crowding around Simon for their sparklers)
(Sparkly Kendal)
(Naomi had a great time writing her name and making patterns)
So that's our month in a nutshell. The month ahead involves assignments, exams, preaching and packing! This time next month we will be right into our family tradition of the countdown to Christmas! I'm sure there will be plenty of photos to post on our blog from that!!
Thursday, September 13, 2007
All I want for Cwithmith
Up until this morning, Naomi had only lost her 2 front bottom teeth. Tonight she went to bed with 3 brand new gaps - it was a busy day!
We were fairly sure that she would come home from school today with one gap, as one of her bottom teeth was hanging in by a thread and sure enough - she came out of class and presented us with a carefully tissue-wrapped baby tooth!
About an hour after getting home from school there was an accident involving a swinging 7 year old and a bunk bed - Naomi being the 7 year old in question!
When the blood cleared away and we managed to get a good look, the discovery was made, 2 top front baby teeth - out for the count!
Thankfully Naomi is fine now and there appears to me no damage to her gums and lips and all other teeth are still in tact.
The tooth fairy is planning a trip to the atm tonight to get some cash!
The new look Naomi before going to bed tonight - the smile took a while to return but it did come!
We were fairly sure that she would come home from school today with one gap, as one of her bottom teeth was hanging in by a thread and sure enough - she came out of class and presented us with a carefully tissue-wrapped baby tooth!
About an hour after getting home from school there was an accident involving a swinging 7 year old and a bunk bed - Naomi being the 7 year old in question!
When the blood cleared away and we managed to get a good look, the discovery was made, 2 top front baby teeth - out for the count!
Thankfully Naomi is fine now and there appears to me no damage to her gums and lips and all other teeth are still in tact.
The tooth fairy is planning a trip to the atm tonight to get some cash!
The new look Naomi before going to bed tonight - the smile took a while to return but it did come!
Monday, September 3, 2007
Straight and Stylie!
So I was a bit spoiled on my birthday and got a ghd hair straightener! It has already had a good workout straightening not only my hair but Naomi and Kayla's also (twice!)
Thought I would put some pics of them taken before school and kindy this morning - and Cody with his short as haircut.
This photo was too hilarious to keep to ourselves!
Thought I would put some pics of them taken before school and kindy this morning - and Cody with his short as haircut.
This photo was too hilarious to keep to ourselves!
Monday, August 13, 2007
Chilly Saturday Mornings
Armed with jackets, hats, gloves, scarfes and bike helmets, the kids braved the cold to enjoy a beautiful sunny Saturday morning!
Naomi
Cody
Kendal
Monique
Kayla
Emily
The three year olds!
Naomi
Cody
Kendal
Monique
Kayla
Emily
The three year olds!
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Cody overcomes his fear of dogs!!
These photos were taken some months ago when Cody suprised us all by asking Janine if he could take Hugo for a walk - this is the same Cody who used to cry when he saw a dog in the distance!
He had such a fun time and what's more, the next day he got his own packet of chocolate bisuits from Janine for being so brave! Talk about 'win-win'!
He was very cute!!
He had such a fun time and what's more, the next day he got his own packet of chocolate bisuits from Janine for being so brave! Talk about 'win-win'!
He was very cute!!
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