A new masterpiece?

NZ illustrator Ross Kinnaird visited our school last week and drew this picture of me much to the delight of all the kids watching!  Watch out Mona Lisa!

Ronnie's Photo Tribute

Had a few requests for a copy of Dad's photo tribute from last week.  Hopefully this is okay ...

Harry studying hard at school

The principal sent these photos through today.  Taken during independent study time at school a few weeks ago.  Riveting stuff apparently ...

Poor Jaguar ...

After a week living at the vet's and an $800 bill Jaguar returned  home looking a little worse for wear.  The vet thinks he was attached by another cat as there was a bit on his back that got infected.  It was very deep and required surgery.  Even when he came home he wasn't allowed outside for a few more days and it drove him nuts.  He's back to normal now although there is still a slightly bald patch ....

Father's Day 2012

Father's Day this year started off traditionally with the whole family in bed together giving Karl his presents.  There was a slight twist on tradition for breakfast - Karl cooked delicious french toast for everyone else - oops!

We also went out for a late lunch at De Fontein in Mission Bay - a favourite of Karl's because of the beer varieties they sell.  For the compulsory Sunday afternoon ice-cream the kids chose KiwiYo also in Mission Bay.  You get to select your own self serve frozen yoghurt, toppings, sauces etc.   Talk about kids in a lolly shop!!!

But I hate nature !!!

For a few months now Georgia has been saving up to buy a new laptop - she's not spent a cent of her pocket money and is also doing extra jobs on top of the usual chores.  One Saturday morning a few weeks ago we asked her to do some weeding and she was not impressed!  She was overheard to mutter "But I HATE nature!" indignantly which earned her ample sympathy - not!!

Georgia's Year 9 Social

Friday night was Georgia's Year 9 Social.  The occasion called for a new dress (of course), hair straightening by Mum (goes without saying) and even make-up!  She went along with a group of friends and despite dancing all night long Georgia declared it was too long.  Apparently three hours is one hour too much for a social.  Unfortunately, this is the last school social now until the Year 12 Ball as the school feels they interfere too much with the girls' studies!