Rusted Sun

One of the kids' favorite places- Mt Victoria in Devonport.  It has amazing views and a bit of history to explore.

....and why it doesn't matter.

Thanksgiving is the one holiday in New Zealand that tends to make me homesick as it just disappears into the work week.   I miss being with...

I wore pants to church today.  There are no rules against women wearing pants in a Mormon church, but culturally skirts and dresses are defi...

I wanted Trent to wait until Max and Maya were done with their bath, but he had a different idea and jumped in fully clothed.  

Scandrett is an old farm.  The kids had a nice time exploring through the buildings.   Max and Maya climbing a pohutakawa tree.  This be...

For the past six months Trent has had four top teeth and four bottom teeth.  He is currently getting six more all at once....needless to say...

Halloween isn't a big holiday in New Zealand, which is nice that there is little pressure on me to spend hours and $$ on cool costumes. ...

Took a Sunday drive up to the Aritaki Visitor's Centre in the Waitakare Ranges.   It was a great stop off on a lovely drive through th...