Summer eating is just the best, is it not?! Especially this summer – I know I go on about how good the food available to us in Mangawhai is, but it just blows my mind how well we get to eat! In summer, we (like most people, I imagine!) like to eat quick, easy meals that … Continue reading A few of our favourite summer meals
In the week between Auckland Anniversary Weekend and Waitangi Day, Hayden, Amelie and I headed away for a few glorious days in the Bay of Islands! Yes, it was only a few weeks ago that we wrapped up our Christmas break but hey, holidays are important... We actually usually take this week off when we … Continue reading Three days in the Bay of Islands
Another year, another regatta! As we've been doing for the vast majority of my life – and all of Amelie's – we spent the Saturday of Auckland Anniversary weekend at the Mahurangi Regatta. We woke up to drizzle at ours and my mother reported that it was raining at theirs (they're about an hour north of us), … Continue reading Our yearly regatta tradition
I'm so excited to finally be able to share these photos and the story of our new pool! I feel like I've been waiting such a long time to do so (although actually, it's only been a few months, so not really...?!) Come, dive into the story with me (sorry. I promise that is the … Continue reading Our new pool
It's February! For some reason, Amelie has decided the beginning of February is a BIG DEAL and she really celebrated it yesterday. Apparently there was going to be a show, with all her dolls and stuffed animals involved. I have no idea why February is so exciting to her – there are no birthdays or holidays … Continue reading Five things in January
