January 2013

The mud banks at Urenui Beach were one of the highlights of our trip.  Sam especially LOVED swimming the river, climbing up and sliding down the mud.  He looked forward to low tide every day.  Mum and Dad probably weren't quite that keen!!! However, we all got over there day after day, with Bradley too of course.  Thank you Nana and Grandad for all the new experiences and the amazing holiday with you.

 

Next it was on to see Grandma in Palmerston North.  Woo hoo!  We tented on her lawn and had great fun.  Grandma has a wee playground at the end of her street with challenges for everyone.

 

This photo illustrates Flynn's attitude in life. " If the other kids can d,o it I must be able to, and if I can't, well, I'll just have to try harder."

 

From Palmerston North to Wellington, with Grandma of course.  We tented on Uncle Dave and Aunty Jaime's lawn.  

We went bowling...

 played cricket at Days Bay with Jessica and Zach too...

 And spent lots of time with Connor and Dillon, who everybody loves.  

We also met this lovely lady, Heather, Connors Gran, all the way from Scotland. 

Uncle Dave and Aunty Jaime could not have been more accommodating during our visit.  They make everything so easy.  THANK YOU!

 The ferry trip over the Cooks Straight was lots of fun.  There was a magician who made everyone balloon toys, a playground and lots of places to explore.

 

 And then we were back in the South Island.  

Our first stop was Motueka where we met up with the Lemins at a top 10 holiday camp.  This was our first ever for real camping experience.  And it all went beautifully.

 

 We headed to Kaiteriteri beach for a wee outing one day.  Mum has never seen sand like that.  Rich and Golden.  It was raining but still very warm so we were only paddling in the water... 

...Lachie!!

  Then the rain stopped and the sun came out.  Just gorgeous.