Category: Family
Holiday beard
Tongariro Crossing
We have lived here for twelve years and this activity has always been on the agenda. Now it has happened. A scorching day, with lots of energy needed and aching feet the result.
Sara came down the massive shale
escarpment pictured above. High fives.
Start of the proper holiday
A reminder of aging
Boxing day in the sun. After a Christmas day spent at home with lots of food and the company of the children,this morning involved a communal run along the waterfront. From the needle by St. Pats to Point Jerningham in the sunshine, though little wind, we ran. A beautiful way to spend a beautiful morning despite the physical discomfort.
There was an eye opener.Age is catching me. Finally all three children were able to out run me. The peak is well gone though one must keep going. I was pleased to do the the 7.5Km in particular, that the foot injury was quiet.
All again tomorrow.
More birthday fun with James Bond
A trip to Petone to see the new James Bond film- all the family.
A positive thumbs up from most attendees though I would say 7/10. A curry before hand-“English Curry” style would be a fair description. So very nice.
Joe’s birthday
The day marks the end of the teenage years.
A celebration with chocolate cake in the evening as opening presents before going to work is too much of a challenge now.
The lucky lad received a Warriors top, season pass for the Hurricanes and Lions for the next two seasons, plus a nice shirt chosen by his sister. Not bad.
Happy birthday
Prize-giving success
As ever late- but…
Nearly the end of the school year-exams are imminent. However, that means recognition for events and success during the year.Last Thursday we attended the senior prize-giving. An enjoyable if long experience. Speeches from the Rector (never really warmed to him), the head the board and the trust that owns the building-a high court judge in his real life. Generally good to listen to with music interspersed from the choir, successful barber shop quartet and the jazz group.
Isaac won three awards for Samoan, RE and English.
The very pleasant side of being a parent.
The Orchard is productive
Les Misérables
This has become a great musical piece for us to watch. From the first time we saw it performed as a school production at St.Pats, through to the film released in 2013 to now the version at Wellington East Girl’s College.
This time of course Isaac performed.
As I am parent of the year I saw the production twice. The last night was yesterday. A great performance with young people who can sing so well.
Now we await whether Isac makes it to centre stage the next time St. Pats put on their show.