Happy Birthday Alfie!

Lovely to be a part of his special day. 

 

 

 

School Swimming Gala

Mya has just competed in her first school swimming gala.  There may have only been 3 girls in her age group but she did amazing and won every race. So proud of her. 

 

 

 

 

The Only Way to Start the Week

 

Experiments and Gloop

Vinegar, baking soda, dish liquid and food colouring (wizard’s brew) 

 

 

 

Gloop - corn starch and water

 

 

 

 

Diving Girl

 

 

 

 

Ice Skating and More Cuba Dancing

 

 

Mya right up front, showing her moves!

 

Cuban Dancing

There was a display of Cuban Dancing at the Farmer’s Market this morning. Mya couldn’t wait to join in. 

 

 

Friendly Confused Chicken

Our black leghorn chicken is not sure what sex he/she is. She lays lovely white eggs but also tends (!) to our other female hens.  She’s become very friendly and spends slot of the day hanging around outside the house with the dogs and loves drinking their water. 

 

 

Another Beautiful Evening

 

Cooling off after School

 

 

 

Then taking in the view at home.

 

 

Enjoying the Puddles

 

 

 

Silky Oak Chocolate Factory

A quick stop for some chocolate indulgence before heading home. 

 

 

 

National Aquarium Napier

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

Afterwards we went for a swim at the Ocean Spa.

 

 

The Farm Zoo in Hastings

So many animals to feed. Mya’s highlight was milking the wooden cow and feeding the goat.