Sam's Rippa Rugby

Sammy had a great time on the field today.  He tried hard, chased hard and was ready to receive passes when possible.  He even managed to score three tries and get a rip.  Well done Sammy! 
Above:  Sam is third to back marching on to the field. 
Below:  He is the ball carrier, fending off a rip from the opposition

 The Myross Bush Team, Coach Snow and Coach Dad.
Below:  Sam is Second from left.  Cameron and Caleb, his two good mates are fourth and fifth from the left respectively  All three played well and got player of the day awards along  with a free burger each at MacDonalds - The burger was a big bonus in Sam's eyes.

 He is at the far left of this pic scoring the try.

Happy Birthday Flynn!

Happy Birthday toFlynn

Happy Birthday to Flynn

Happy Birthday dear Flynn

Happy Birthday to you!

 Flynn has been practicing walking in preparation for his birthday.  He prefers this to crawling now and is very cute when on the move.  Flynn holds both arms up when he is walking - just like his big sister did when she was learning.

 Kate, Sam and Lachie took the responsibility of teaching Flynn to unwrap a parcel very seriously, each person opened one present with him... very slowly.  It was heaps of fun.

 Stacking blocks and a cool new tunnel.  What a hit!

 Our new one year old looks a lot like Lachie in this highchair pic.

 We had lots of friends to share in the birthday madness.

 Mummy and Lachie made this "baa baa" cake.

 Ollie, who is always there to ensure Flynn is happy and safe, took Flynn for a tractor ride. Cool!

 Flynn loved loved loved singing the happy birthday song and clapping at the end.

Mummy and Daddy think we are very lucky to have such wonderful family and friends to share such a special day with.  Whether you are near or far, a big Thank You to everyone for remembering Flynn today and for all the phone calls, texts, e-mails and lovely presents.   xx

Family and Friends

 We're not sure who talks more, but one things for sure, Kate and Emma are great friends.

 "Look how clever I am, I pushed the buggy all the way over here by myself"

 "And I can wave to you too".

 The team at work.

 Lachie loves sticks and digging.

Uncle Andrew's heifers taught Flynn how to say "Moo".

Family Pictures, Christmas 2011

 Family photos taken in Hastings.

 Connor, Sam, Grandma, Max and Bruce

Emma, Lachie, Flynn, Kate and James.

 Us!

 Andrew, Stuart, Grandma, David and Hamish.

 Faith, Linda, Grandma, Catherine and Jaime.

 2 Grandaughters - Emma and Kate.

The Dads and their boys, all born in 2007.

New Tricks

 Visiting the Baa Baas again!  Kate is an amazing big sister.

 Lachie started afternoon kindy today!  He was a wee bit quiet about it all but had a great afternoon.

 Grandma has come to stay!  Fantastic.  It is so lovely to have her here and the kids are loving it.  Flynn enjoyed showing her the 'Baa baas'.

 Flynn climbed in to Lachie's trailer all by himself, so Lachie very carefully took him for a wee ride.  Lachie took the responsibility very seriously and was very slow and careful.

 

Monkey girl!

The holidays and a trip to Te Anau

 

 Kate and Sam made a 'happy cake'.

 

 "Let me get these socks off, I really wish Mum would stop putting them back on!"

 

 It takes a whole lot of effort to get a hat on!

  

 A wee holiday in beautiful Te Anau.

   

The kids especially enjoyed having a 'Fire Bath' under the stars.

Morning walks along the lake side.

 Complete with ducks and cats.

 And down to the Mariner.

  We found a cool boat called Jack just for you Jackals!