Picnic at Lake Okareka

Some of us mums and babies thought we would make the most of our summer and have a picnic at Lake Okareka, located about 10 minutes from Rotorua centre. The only stress we had was stopping the ducks eating our lunch. Motherhood is a hard life!!

Cool New Toy

Thanks to Aunty Dinie (next door), Mya now has a new toy to play with and keep her amused, it also helps with her balance and to teach her to sit and strengthen her legs.  It's also great fun!

Preparing for Winter

In preparation for our trip back to the UK, we have been trying to sort out some clothes for the colder weather.  Mya seems to like her new winter coat.

Visit from Roses Montero

 
We have been very lucky to have another visitor from the UK.  Roses, a close friend of my mum's (they grew up together) has been travelling New Zealand and managed to include a weekend staying with us here in Rotorua and at Ohope.  It was lovely to see her and catch up on all the news back in the UK.  She's now heading back to Auckland and then home via Oz and Hong Kong.

Our Gorgeous Girl

She's growing up so fast!

Mums & Bubs Lakeland Queen Cruise

Today Mya and I had a lovely morning out with a great group of friends on the Lakeland Queen, an hours cruise on Lake Rotorua.

The boat was filled with Yummy Mummies and their gorgeous babes. 

Weekend of Work in the Garden



With the weather in the high 20's, John and I, in between Mya's up times, have been working hard in the garden trying to clear the weeds and grasses that have consumed the banks of the drive. 





It was a hard slog but we're finally feeling like we've taken back control of the garden.