When we had Amelie, I knew we would have to deal with mean girls sometime. I just didn't expect the first time to be at the age of four and a half. We were driving home Friday evening, after a busy day of work and school and swimming lessons, and Amelie said from her carseat … Continue reading Mean girls
One of the loveliest things about living in Mangawhai is the fact that we've got a surf beach and the estuary! The estuary is enormous, wonderfully calm, and the water is usually crystal clear. For swimming, I prefer the surf beach, but for shell collecting, paddling, or getting out on the water, the estuary is … Continue reading Out on the water
We celebrated Hayden's birthday last week! As per usual, Hayden had a good time, I had a good time, and Amelie had the time of her LIFE. That kid lives for birthdays. It's so cute! Clearly not convinced that I was going to come through with an impressive enough cake, Amelie made Hayden a 'sprinkle … Continue reading A surprisingly good gift for the husband who has everything
What a whirlwind February was! I feel like the year was desperate to spin us closer to March. It was here before I knew it, but at the same time our trip to the Bay of Islands seems a very long time ago. We've had an odd ending to February with alert levels being ramped … Continue reading Five things in February
Welcome to February finds! This is a new monthly series (it won't always be February finds of course) where I'm looking forward to sharing the beautiful, eclectic, occasionally eccentric things I've – well, found. Does anyone else develop minor obsessions and spend way too much time diving down a rabbit hole looking for the perfect … Continue reading February finds
