Monday, April 13, 2015

Nelson holiday so far

The family reunion these are just the kids. It was great to catch up on all the family and see how everyone is. Our kids spend so much time in the bush playing it was hard to get a photo.
We picked up a camper van as soon as we flew in to Nelson...road abode...the kids love it. Ds5 is yet to brave the top bunk without an adult.
Totally loving the idea of stopping when ever where ever for a rest or food.
We arrived at Nelson lakes and the first thing dd9 does is make friends with the locals. We also found some LARGE eels in the lake to but she declined due to the fine snow that was falling.
What is that mum!
Ds5 enjoying his lunch which he had to keep out of duck mouths...second bun he was much more weary of them.
Pretty cool here
Walking back from the DOC information centre 
We'll get better at selfies 

Saturday, April 4, 2015

Easter Gym

The last day of gym.
Its been a very hectic few weeks and we're all very tired and rushed off our feet.
Looking forward to a holiday and a slow down.
Kids have had an amazing time at gym this term.
DD8 has decided that she might want a break next term but DS5 is totally into it and wants more. 

We have handstands all the time. While we are waiting in lines. Waiting for dinner. Doing school work. Waiting for the computer. Waiting for the bathroom.
Run and hide game 

Who can do a cartwheel ?

DD8 working her way up to amazing stuff

DS5 and the boys learning to walk on their hands

DS5 works with his instructor on 'skin the cat'


DS5 not really sure about all this certificate thing

Friday, April 3, 2015

Butterfly rescue


These have been rescued off of the ground or off of a tomato 

The kids have attached a piece of cotton to hang the cocoon to hang

Very happy butterflies and children


The kids have found more to rescue.
DD and DS have spent a few days moving caterpillars from plants which had been completely eaten to another plant...very Indiana Jones with hands full of wriggling bodies.