Planes, helicoptors and things that go BOOM!

Tonight was the fireworks display at Manfield Park. We were lucky enough to be in works corporate box so kids were running around everywhere! The kids were given a food and activity pack when they arrived and Alex was the only one that left smeared fairy bread on all the windows... There was a display with fire engines, aerobatic planes and a helicoptor!! Alex found it fascinating and kept pointing at everything going "oooo"! The bonfire was huge and the display was fantastic. Alex was scared of the big booms and turned into a limpet but still was amazed by the lights in the sky. Even the 30 min traffic jam at the end didn't put a dampner on the evening - I've spent longer waiting for a tube to turn up!!

Pricilla, Queen of the Desert!

For some reason, Alex has taken to putting my work shoes on. Unfortunately they have heels... I put it down to the fact that there are no male shoes in the house and if there was, I'm sure he would choose them over my heels!! I do have photographic evidence for his 21st though!

A rare night out!

We went round to Rodger (one of my work collegues) and Sarahs tonight for dinner. Was great fun - they have three kids with Benjamin being 6 months younger than Alex. The house was nice and childproof and Alex had heaps of fun exploring all the toys around the place - expecially the ferris wheel!! Mummy enjoyed a wine and some adult conversation! Rodger read Alex some stories which he thought was pretty neat!

Alex’s Kiwi anniversary.

Well Alex, you have now officially been in New Zealand for 1 whole year!! Congratulations!!

You can't see me!!

If I stand really still against the wall of the living room, mummy can’t see me!!! But giggling does give it away…

Lifes a breeze

We are being buffeted by gale force winds at the moment so Alex was a little unsettled during the night with all the creaks and groans but settled down with lots of mummy cuddles. The house survived well! Nan wasn’t quite so lucky with the wind taking out the big Silver Dollar gum at the back of the house – collected the swing but luckily just missed the house.

Labour Day – does that mean I can put him to work?

Warren and Cathy stopped in for lunch on their way to the airport to fly home so Alex showed them round his new bedroom.
Terry came round with power tools to fix drain pipes etc for me. Alex was fascinated by the tool box! He also followed me into the garage, reached up, grabbed the handle and pushed the lawnmower the length of the garage!! Now he has proven he can do it, Alex is on lawns from next week!!!

Fun in the Masterton Sun

Watched the rugby this morning and went for a walk to the Masterton domain with Nan and Auntie Jan. Fed the ducks, swang on the swing and hurtled him down the slide. We managed to find Alex’s Great-Great-Grandparents grave in the old cemetery. Visited Grandma for the afternoon where Alex helped Uncle Warren take the hearth brush on and off the stand. He also had great delight tipping the pieces out of G-Grandmas game and putting all the pegs back in the holes!

Happy Birthday Great Grandma

Piled everything possible into the car and drove over to Masterton this morning to visit Great Grandma Willis who turned 89 yesterday! Nan was already down there so Alex collected his quota of Nan hugs for the month. Uncle Warren and Auntie Cathy were visiting from Auckland too and lucky Alex got a new book and kiddie mobile phone from them! We had cake and candles for G-Grandma. Stayed the night with Auntie Jan and Uncle Kevin.

Your bedroom next, please!

I’m starting to train him up – Alex now has to put all his Mega blocks away every night instead of leaving them for Mummy to pick up. So far he is being really cooperative and is enjoying making a game out of it – long may that continue!!

Megans New House

We dropped in on Megan this afternoon as she had just moved into her brand new house not far from us. It’s beautiful! Alex had great delight running round and round their lounge suite and down the hallway! Got quite a performance of funny walks out of him too!!

Visit the Cuzzies!

Alex and I went out to my Cousin Kelly’s house in Sanson for afternoon tea today. I’m usually chasing Alex everywhere when we go visiting as I’m worried that he’s going to break something but Kelly says “don’t worry about him – he can’t get out and the yard is kiddie proof!” so, I actually sat back and drank a whole cup of coffee without worrying about where he was!! It was bliss!!! Kelly’s girls Amy and Paige were entertaining him and my Uncle Kevin was busy as official swing pusher.

I love you, you love me!

Was trying to get Alex’s clothes organised this morning and was up in the bedroom. Came out to find Alex had turned the TV on, opened the TV cabinet and turned the DVD player on, started the DVD and changed the TV channel to the DVD channel!! He had Barney playing all by himself!! Amazing what they pick up by watching but I’m sure if I asked him to, he wouldn’t be able to repeat it!!!

Deja Blue!!!

Wore his red pyjamas overnight to support England (apologies to Aussie mates – but he is half English!) and then put on his black jersey and joined me in the watching of the All Black Quarter final against France this morning. He seemed more interested in climbing all over the furniture…I should have taken his lead… Disappointing but not a gutting as 1999 – I suppose deep down I was prepared for it.

Back to jumping on the beanbag...

Hattie

Sad news today – Hattie the wee White West Highland White terrier has been put down this afternoon as she was going into heart failure. She’s now gone to a place where she can’t be tormented by a 15 month old and a plastic trolley…

Safe travels Brenda!!

We said bye to Brenda and Kim today as they head back to Wellington to fly out to Cairns. Brenda got some bubble mixture from the wedding so we have entertained Alex over the last few days by blowing heaps of bubbles for him to chase and pop.
Headed off to Dannevirke after dinner so as to deliver Nan and Hattie back home – stayed the night (Alex must be growing as he is reaching things he never used to be able to reach!!) and driving Alex back to day care in the morning