Mum and Dad's Arrival

Well they got here after a 12 hour delay and exhibited much strange behaviour. I won't go into details on here. Email us if you would like to know more! They are a little less tired today after quite a good sleep. It was lovely to see them again after 8 months but already it feels like no time has passed and we sat having a lovely cup of tea like normal.

Mum and Dad's Arrival

Twenty/20 NZ v West Indies

Joe and Paul went to watch cricket in Hamilton.

We went to a thermal park a few days ago with some friends and had a great time. Jazz on left and lisa on the right.

Wai O Tapu Thermal Park

Thanks Nanny and Grampy

The presents were fantastic as you can see. There we were, imagining a christmas with not much to open but you have all been so kind. Arsenal shirts, Arsenal bags etc, lovely socks, maltesers (Paul's already hidden them), choc,good old Tetley tea bags and choc from The lovely Jones Family and koalas and goodies from the lovely Dorsetts in Oz. Thank you everyone. We love you and miss you all.

Fred

Clare, Fred and Fraser

Fred is Clare's very cute Son and they live right by the lake.

Christmas Day at Lake Karapiro

We had a great day at Lake Karapiro. Loads of kayaking and boating. The weather was overcast but still warm.

Christmas Eve at the Beach

I found a jellyfish

Steve and Boys

Steve has been an excellent guest, no trouble at all. I think he may be getting fed up with the boys as they keep making him to play Twister. He was getting to know the locals at the beach today. I don't think he will want to go home.

Pohutukawa

Kiwi Christmas tree. Apparently they will soon be covered in red flowers.

Vertical Bungee

Sunset

Paul's Xmas Work Do

Had a fantastic day on Sunday on Lake karapiro, courtesy of Ward Chandler. Santa even arrived by boat with presents for all of the kids. Joe and Fraser loved zooming around the lake on the inflatable biscuit.

A Walkers Moment

Dear Dean,Penny and Co. Thank you so much for the lovely box of goodies. The boys said crisps (or chips here)have never tasted so good. Trudy thank you for yours too. We haven't opened it yet but Paul is already getting excited over the rattling noise when the box moved. He is sure there will be Maltesers inside. No doubt he will be hiding them again! You are all so kind and we miss you and love you very much XXXXX

Tree Time

Fraser decorated most of the tree this year. My gorgeous friend sally called from OZ so I left him to it. When I got back it was all done. What do you think?