Fun and games

I'm a very busy boy now and I'm talking lots more. Mum is still the only one who really understands but that's ok. If you don't, I just take your hand and lead you where I want to go - which is often the pantry. I also like lots of pretend play like taking teddy for a walk in the pushchair and making lots of cups of tea.

Uncle Ali's birthday

Uncle Ali came down to spend his birthday with us. We got all dressed up for the event and made him a tennis racket birthday cake (even if some people thought it was a guitar!)

I'm a big boy now!

Potty time is a real event in this house - everyone's invited!
Alex has made more progress today asking to go wees on the big toilet twice and performing today. Now we just need to work on his aim!

Our technical genius

After years keeping his sister away from technology, Alex can work the Ipad all by himself at 1. He knows how to turn it on, find what he wants and make all the games work - I blame his father!

Balloons

We got up bright and early for the balloons this year. Mum even had to wake us up. As you can see from the photos, Alex is a bit like his Dad and isn't a morning person, but he perked up once the balloons started going up in the sky. We even managed to catch up with Granny, Aunty Kathryn, Uncle Matt and Bella.

Big boy bed

Mum and Dad got me a big boy duvet cover so I could try out my big boy bed as I like snuggling with my sister.

I was very happy to play in it but for now I've decided my cot is still the cosiest place to sleep.

Our holiday in Ohope

We had a lovely time at Ohope again. It was even warm enough to go swimming in the sea.

We built sand castles and paddled every morning.

Explored the play grounds - particularly the one with a pirate ship so we could play Peter Pan.

Had fish and chips on the beach and had a lovely time.

These boots were made for walking

Sorry we've been gone so long. Someone pinched our computer and then we had to get it all set up again - anyway the updates will all start appearing again now!

Here's Alex back in March sporting the latest fashion for babies - boots and nappies.

Trip to Nannie and Grandad's

We went to the Hawke's Bay to visit Nannie and Grandad and so Mum and Dad could go to the mission concert.

It was a super long trip but we got to stop at Old Macdonalds in Taupo and its an extra special one with an aeroplane!

Grandad made it extra exciting by coming home in his police car to show us - we've very proudly showed this photo off at kindy too!

We had lots of fun going to the park and playing in the sprinkler, feeding the ducks and going on a farm visit, then having ice creams on the way home.

It was all over too fast, but at least Nannie and Grandad are visiting us now.

Bikeathon

Last week Mackenzie did her bikeathon.

She pedalled, and pedalled and pedalled. Not stopping once until the teacher's said it was all done.

Great job Mackenzie!

Thanks everyone who sponsored her.

Picnic at the river

It was sooooo hot on Saturday we went for a picnic at the River.


We had lots of fun having a swim in the river and playing with the puppy dogs who were swimming too.
Alex also put two words together for the first time - "Bye boat"

Our friend Luciella

Luciella came to play after kindy. Luciella and Mackenzie play all sorts of exciting games at Kindy, although lately they've been having a lot of trouble finding princes and husbands to join in their games. They do say that kindy sets the groundwork for life!

Friends turning 5

It seems to be birthday season in Hamilton and Mackenzie is fast sending her parents broke by being invited to every birthday in town.

It's great to catch up with all our big school friends though now that we don't see them at kindy - Mackenzie is missing them lots!

Bella comes to play

Our cousin Bella came to play - in the pool and in the house, although she wasn't so impressed with Alex's lovely gentle pats to say hello - maybe it's because he was covered in sand from head to toe.

Bella also brought back Mackenzie's dolls cot which she'd been having a turn with, unfortunately Alex thought it was for him and not Bethany.

Catching up with friends

We went on a trip to Gordonton to catch up with our friends Sophie and James. It was a beautiful day and we had so much fun!

Ta da!

Last night I wasn't sleepy at all because my nanny let me recover from my night awake by having lots of day time sleep so I decided I needed to entertain mum all evening by demonstrating how well I can climb.

You climb on the stool, then onto the table, and yell "Ta da!"

A rainy horrible day in Hamilton

Last weekend was rainy and horrible so we headed to exscite at the Hamilton museum for some fun and games.

We built a house out of huge blocks

tried car racing

and figured out how to sort some grain.

Trip to Taranaki

We went on a trip to Taranaki to see our good friends Aunty Louby, Kate, Sam and Lachie, plus we got to see some of our cousins and Great Aunty and Uncle and Gwen.

We had lots of fun at the playground

Going to see the lights

Going swimming at the motel

And having lots of fun with our big cousins.

It was a very busy time, Alex even had to crawl back into Mum's bed one morning (after he'd kicked her out) for a wee rest.

Thanks for a wonderful holiday everyone, we'll be back for a longer stay next time!