Dad's Present

A work of artistic genius! 

Thank You

James wants to say thank you for all his lovely presents and wish everyone a merry xmas. XXX 

Merry Xmas

Tracy pulled out all the stops decorating the house this xmas. 

W is for...

Saw this billboard the other day and almost split my sides. FYI, hell is a local pizza company. Mmmm pizza. 

A Special Message From James

 

Best of the Santa Parade

 

Santa Parade

James attended his first Santa parade. I think his mum was more excited though. We had a real variety of floats and vehicles this year. Hells Angels, The Simpsons, Stormtroopers, the Wizard, Hare Krishnas, K.I.T.T, Thunderbirds and the big guy himself.

It was fun, even for a grinch like me. I didn't quite make it to the end though. Little James fell asleep and I sneaked off to a nearby pub to catch the cricket. 

James First Paddle

He was a bit unsure at first but he was soon splashing around like a little penguin. 

Flea Bay

We spent the afternoon at Flea Bay and I took James for his first dip in the ocean. 

Akaroa Head

The view from the cliff tops is worth the slightly scary drive. 

Akaroa From Lighthouse Rd

We had lunch (v. good fish and chips) at the old french settlement of Akaroa. Afterwards we drove to the lighthouse at the head of the harbour.