Speak off

Iz was one of the two class representatives from 1D for the year 1 speak offs. 

She did brilliantly. 

Isabel speak off video

We were proud parents. 

Grandparents

     

  
   

Waiheke

We took the chance to do some of those thing that are really nice that we used to do when we were a two. Like cycling round Waiheke which was really good.  Not the whole way mind…  
 

Trampoline

Isabel is a trampoline queen. Another highlight of her time in NZ was the trampoline. 

Christmas Holidays

And we all had a great Christmas holiday in New Zealand. Iz whizzed round the streets with her mates, made gingerbread houses with Nanna, and generally had a wild old time.    

We had a wild old time too.  
 

Another Important Birthday

 Birthdays all round!  

A few years older that the beanie boo. 

Important Birthday

While we were in Otago a family member had their 3rd birthday. 

Thanks to the marketing department of beanie boos for giving their toys actual birthdays. 

  
 

Talent Quest

Hot on the heels of sleigh bells there was a school talent quest. 

First Isabel and 4 mates had to be the class representatives. They passed this first test. 

Then their dance interpretation of Katy Perry’s “firework” went on stage in front of parents and peers. A dancing extravaganza. 

And they won!

Sleigh Bells

KS performed Sleigh Bells (Hilary Duff version) in the kindergarten Christmas concert. 

It was really good (one of the better of the 7 or 8 classes – but we are biased) and Iz had a whale of a time practising  and performing. 

Whale Watching

We have just had a great day whale watching at Nelson Bay. We went with some friends and their two girls. 

   
   
We saw quite a few whales 

  
Got a great video 

And on the way back to shore dolphins swam alongside us.