First day at school

Ballet

We've not got a clue where she got the idea from, but the little miss was insistent she wanted to do ballet, so here she is all dressed up in the new ballet outfit - she's already outgrown one and she's only had half a dozen lessons.

Getting ready to start school

For the benefit of our non UK readers, you start school here at the beginning of the academic year in which you turn five, which means Amy starts school next month. How scary. However it does mean 30 hours of free childcare a week!

June 2016

 Finally back in our other home, almost three months after leaving Woodend. Making 'Frozen' cupcakes.

In the Wharf at Bugbrooke, Northants, with Mina, Omar, Rashid, Chris, Andy, Malcolm David, and Bruno the dog.

Back in England

 England in May. A bit of a shock to the system after the heat of Malaysia. Time for lots of indoor activities again, like baking with Aunty Sue.

Indoor Play at the Pub

Mummy's Birthday, but at her age she needs help with the candles.

Northampton Beer Festival - a few to choose from

Almost outdoors. The locals, Malcolm and Chris don't feel the cold

Waiting for Dinner

Penang, Malaysia

Boat trip to Monkey Beach

First Horse Ride

BBQ at the beach

Relaxing by the pool

Dinner at the Spice Gardens with our hosts Wayne, Jen and Travis

On the Road Again

Making Lamingtons with Nana

Beats chocolate on the face!

Look what the Easter Bunny brought

Heading North

Practicing for the upcoming flight - McDonalds Taupo

 

The bunny's nose has gone, how will  he smell...?

Rotorua hot pools

Mt Maunganui Beach

Pirate Ship Waihi

Popa's Place

Long Bay

Pukeko looking for lunch

Duck looking for lunch

Browns Bay and Rangitoto Island

Takapuna Beach

With Popa at Takapuna Beach

Birkdale Sunset

Auckland Harbour Cruise

  

Back on Dry Land - Little Shoal Bay

Four Years Old

 New favourite dress with the previous favourite discarded on the floor.

Birthday Dinner at Nana's

Last day at pre-school

As it was almost her birthday they baked Amy a cake.

Queenstown Trip March

 Donna was cycling the Queenstown Classic - a three day ride from Queenstown to Cromwell, then Wanaka and back to Queenstown. These shots are in Cromwell at the end of the first day's ride.

 Cromwell Heritage Precinct

 Lake Wanaka, day two.

 The Nvader riders at the end by Lake Wakatipu, Quuenstown. Donna far left.