We have been lucky enough to see the Ranfurly shield at Daddy's work, at the Winton show, at the parade and now at Kindy. Today we even managed to get all of us in a pictture. Southlanders are very proud to have this around. Daddy and Uncle Andrew especially like to find the wee shield that says Wairarapa Bush had a turn too (even if it was a very long time ago).
This is Liam, Lydia and Kate, who are all good friends at Kindy. 
Kate has had her first Ballet lesson. Which was very very exciting for everyone. Taking some photos before the class was somewhat of a challenge though. Kate loved the ballet class.
We were even able to see Grandma in Wanganui before she left for Anna's wedding in Australia. This is Lachie at our wanganui picnic lunch. He thought it was a great adventure, especially with all of the ducks around.
The weather was just beautiful, so we were able to play in the sprinkler and even in the wee babies ball pool.
Sammy had a birthday party to celebrate being 3. It was a wonderful day.
The train car wash and hamster presents were big hits. Thanks Nana and Grandad, and Tom and team.
Sam chose a humpty dumpty birthday cake.
We even had some party games, like pass the parcel (Grandad's favourite)
potato and spoon races, sack races and water balloon throwing!
We got back to Invercargill just in time to celebrate Sam's real birthday. This is his new bike which he just loves. It even slept in his room for the first few nights.
We had birthday dancing (thanks for the cool t shirt Aunty Sarah)
a birthday dinner (Sammy chose to have baked beans with cheese and bacon...) and a special birthday desert of ice cream, jelly, chocolate and marshmallows with candles too!
