Akaroa

Doug & I spent a great weekend
at Akaroa......such a delighful place

The lighthouse, pretty much self explanatory!!

We went for a walk to see these stunning vistas....

.....these boatsheds & many others where scattered

around the numerous bays.

The weather was very hot - a paddle at Le Bonn beach

The remaining images have been "played

around" with......

.....these two have got the 'old' look

The wharf....

Those boat sheds again....??!!

We enjoyed a lovely brunch, in the grounds of a cafe -

a bonus was the farmers market being held under the trees.

Sunset on this ch..ch..church...

NO....just kidding, the water had not risen this high!!!

I rather like this one....

We enjoyed a fabulous sunset .....

And out for dinner, superb food.

Christmas New Year - 2008/2009

We are well into February, and I haven't put any
of our Christmas/holiday snap shots....so here goes.

Ella & Harry at Salisbury, Harry's 1st Christmas



Monti, - sleep time



Robert, Nev & Doug - settling in @ Nevin & Sara's home



Wee Monti...Daddy's boy



Our three wee treasures

Christmas Morning....enjoying some bubbles!

.

Janelle & Rob, Christmas morning

Kaylene & Aidan - what does this look tell you, any ideas?

Monti's 1st Christmas

Then, after a fantastic Christmas Dinner,

some outdoor activities

Some fun times in the days that followed.....

playgrounds swimming pools, cafe's etc etc!!!

...even a slide for Nana!!

......"time with Grandad"

Then over the hill to Arrowtown for five days

......we rented a superb house with a

great outdoor area.

A cuddle for Grandad....

A visit to local winery's was a must.....

Below enjoying lunch & winetasting at

Gibbston Winery

And empty glasses!!

......this one is Peregrine Winery,
an interesting structure

Pondering....

Then over to Queenstown for a look around...

Back home now....

Harry was to have a birthday soon

after he returned to Wellington,

we had a "mini" birthday party for

him before he went home.

Aidan created this masterpiece!

Then.....down to the Caroline Bay Carnival -

we all had a lovely day - even the big kids.

Ella enjoyed being on the rides,

even had a ride on a wee pony!

The highlight for Nana - taking Ella on the Merry-Go-Round

Kaylene won this fluffy bear, Ella loved it.

Then it was off to beach for some serious digging!!

Ella - from a 'city girl' to a 'country chick" in no time at all