Beck's first day at kindie

Beck is loving kindergarten.
This is the family tradition shot...


This is the Calvin look...


Here's a boy who's going places...


He just loves his sissie...

First Day

Today was Quinne's first day of school!

In the morning, she picked a flower for the welcome ceremony. She chose a sunflower that she planted from a seed...

Beck chose a flower also...

Quinne's kindergarten teacher led her into the big school where the rest of the kids were assembled to welcome the new class...

Amy didn't even cry...


This is what Quinne's new classroom looks like...


She's even more excited to go back tomorrow.

Summertime

It's summertime here down south...


Time to water the children.

Quinne is devious when it comes to sprinkler tricks...


she gets Beck every time...


When the coast is clear, he'll be back...


for more


and more


until their lips are blue.

about time

Yes, I know I'm well overdue for a post. Christmas got a little crazy.
We've been enjoying the holidays. Here are a few highlights:

Putting up the Christmas tree...



entirely too many presents...



pancake breakfast at Rabbit Island:




having the beach to ourselves...




out with the old and in with the new...


and plenty of time with the family...

yet another honeymoon

Rob and Maria, friends from Boulder were here this week visiting us. It was great to see them.

We went hiking in Abel Tasman National Park while Grandma Tugi watched the kids.


They left yesterday to see the rest of the south island. I'm sure they'll have a great time.

Spring in the Mout

We've had a cold spring here on the top of the south. With the fresh snow on the mountains, it makes for beautiful scenery...

toof

Quinne is about to lose her front tooth. Can you tell which one?


What about from this angle...?


We'll keep you posted.