Still building a deck

In Erik's keen desire to finish the deck, he has managed to get "tennis elbow" from hammering in over 200 nails in one day.  So now, he has to rest his arm for about 6 weeks for the tendons to calm down and heal.  At least he finished the first metre so we can enjoy the edge of the deck.

A bug's life

Erik happened upon this praying mantis while clearing the front for the deck.

Building a deck

The front of the house is North facing, but there is limited space to enjoy the sun.  Ripped up the cobbles, and pulled down the prissy little portico that was useless, as the poles took up the space on the cobbled area. We are recycling the decking timber that Erik pulled up from the back, when the Mancave and Sauna were built

Harry's Wedding

Anzac day in the Waiarapa for Harry's wedding.  The children's highlight, being face painted. 

Congratulations Harry and Lu (and Andre) - wish you all the best and amazing advertures together

Oscar's 6th Birthday

Monsters to eat

Monsters playing "eyeball and spoon"

Make a wish Oscar!

Graveyard to take home

A monster party for lots of little monsters.  Very noisy afternoon in the monster cave.  There were all sorts of goodies to eat... tenticles, eyeballs, bones, dirt.  Some of the boys were not keen to take a graveyard home to eat.  Happy birthday Oscar

Deck building

The posts are going in, but the cobbles are still there.

Ripping down the portico

Lifting the cobbles

New look frontage sans portico and cobbles

What shall we do this Easter?  I know, build a deck, but first of all have to make a few changes out the front, pull down the prissy little portico, and lift the cobbles.

Anneke's Pool Party

Vlad the Croc got a workout

Make a wish Anneke!

Pool party time for Anneke's 8th Birthday.  Ethan, Holly, Mia, and Maia joined the family at the pools.  All Anneke's favourite food - popcorn, peanut brownies, L&P, and chips and twistees.  Happy birthday Anneke.