Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Merry Christmas!! Tablelands

First things first, lighting the cannon. Rob had the Texan give it a go and he got it first try (unlike Sam).



Meggie in Sam's super cool "Snapchat" glasses.








Ant and Charles carving the meat, Dugs on dishes.



Rob sorting the turkey.

This always happens, just missing Hamish.








Our new favourite lawn game - Kubb

Afternoon soccer match between the girls and dad.


Yes we are eating again.





Friday, May 5, 2017

Ferry ride home and our day in Wellington, Christmas Eve.

Of course we had to stop for "real fruit ice cream" on the drive to the ferry.

Our dynamite gingers!!

The ferry crossing was a bit rough.




There were seats available but for some reason everyone but me and Ali preferred the floor.

The girls opening our gifts to them - rings from Karen Walker, one of our favourite NZ designers.



Showing the cousins our home city - and as is often the case the day started off brisk and overcast.

Brunch at Best Ugly Bagels - the best!


Civic Square - minus the very cool silver fern ball that used to be there, not sure what's happened to it!

Drinks on the water.




Showing them one of our favourite sculptures in the city.




Our annual tradition of singing Christmas carols to the patients at Wellington Hospital.