Hugo's 2nd Birthday Party!

What a blast! Here's the video of the birthday song and cake:

Gatsby's a happy boy

Even though I give him the odd bite or hit, my little brother seems to be pretty happy...

Gatsby's Arrival

Life has been turned upside down with the arrival of my new brother. However, I'm pretty happy that he is here, and I like to poke him in the eye whenever I get the chance.
Here are some pics:

Diggers!

Hugo is currently obsessed with diggers and any construction equipment, so he and Mandy have been doing local day trips up the street to see the progress of the earth works.

Hugo's Rocking Horse

Karapoti Classic 2007!

The official race pics of Andrew:

Andrew after completing the Karapoti Classic. His first attempt at the "classic" where he did exceptionally well with a time of 4.01:29 !! He was hoping to get around 4.15 so he was thrilled!

























Waiting for Dad to cross the finish line
















Enjoying the festivities (band & raisins) after Dad had finished racing

The new deck!

Well, the deck has finally been finished, although the landscaping still needs more work. We need to get some more rocks for the pile and do a bunch of other things with the rest of the yard. But for now, here are the before and after pics, and an extra one showing the deck connecting to our bedroom.

Susan's Visit - The Karori Wildlife Sanctuary

Dad's Triatholon

Andrew happy to be finished with the Scorching Bay Triatholon

Hugo Driving

Hugo driving at Jonathan's party

Reading with Grandpa

Reading with Grandpa one Friday afternoon

Summer Vacation at Mt Manganui

Skimming stones at Turangi












Digging at the beach - Mt Manganui






































Running down the sand dunes















At the beach with Mum & Dad & Auntie Nicole






















Is this how they do self timers?















We did a lot of eating
















...my first banana split













More eating ... in the tent











and more still... in the backyard











Playing in the paddling pool

















Louis washing the car











Digging the back yard















Backyard Cricket















The Hershon/Cohen band











Storytime with Uncle Jamie












At the park with Louis (in matching outfits)












Visiting some friends, Hattie & Will












Riding and driving the ferry from Tauranga














Driving with Ollie & Louis at the Park in Rotorua













Playing Peekaboo with Louis before dinner in Taupo











Picnic at Huka Falls - Taupo