Yesterday

Well, it sure was a hot one yesterday. We went to the Groynes with Tanya and her family and another family, who we had met at Tanya’s Christmas BBQ, for a picnic lunch. The day just got hotter and hotter as the wind dropped. We were in a fabulously sheltered spot right next to the river. The kids all ended up paddling in it and building a dam to eventually getting wet all over. We didn’t take togs so they gradually all started stripping down to next to nothing. Its not really a good place to swim and there are signs up but it was so hot and the water is really cold. Found a mother duck and her 9 ducklings and she allowed the kids to get really close - bread helped. This was all before they started fishing for eels and then they were too scared to go back in. The eels were disgusting – there was about 5 of them in one particular spot in varying sizes. Aaron had found a fishing line in the water with a bit of a hook so they put sausage on it which the eels really liked and then they tried to pull them out of the water. Even Tanya had a go!!! Took lots of photos during the day but none of them really great – am so going to have to get a better zoom. We had a fabulous day out and I guess that is what kiwi summer holidays are all about – a bit of sun, a bit of water, a picnic lunch and friends.

Heres the boys and Alexia in the water. She led the way and they weren't going to be beaten by a GIRL.





The boys across the river.

It takes a lot of people to catch eels!!

Have been catching up on the blogs today and boy has everyone been busy or what. Some excitements that some could have done without (right Michele)! Thanks for the photos Trace - sooo cute and now I know who you are talking about and having seen your photo know who I am "talking to" as well. I like today as it’s really the start of things back to normal. And Alison may just see you one day on the forum. They are a great bunch of ladies and make up most of my blog list. Also I did have a sizzix but replaced it with the cricut. Was not using the sizzix and the alphabets cost a fortune. Much happier now with the cricut and have been swapping cartridges with Tanya so am not stuck with the same alpha on every layout.

I like today. The public holidays are over and done with for another month, shop hours are back to normal and most people are back at work. We have been out shopping for a BBQ today. Those on the forum know this story. Andrew is one of those people who take forever to buy something. He has to study the junk mail, paper, TV etc and then do the rounds of the shops to make sure that he is getting the best possible deal. We have narrowed it down to a couple at Kmart but the one we (he) really wants just had to be the one without 30% off. So, of course have come home without any and will think about it some more!!

Off to find Aaron now. He's out in the street somewhere or at someone's house. Don't panic -we are in a tiny cul-de-sac with about 10 houses so its a process of elimination and he's not allowed out of the street unless he tells us. Usually I find the skateboard leaning up against someones house which is a good indicator.