Seat Installation

Once upon a time . . . (before there were eight of us), a table and several chairs were kept on the deck for those beautiful sunny days. In recent years, though, we've sat on the banister or steps. But when you're on the banister, the neighbours feel like your audience, and the steps are low and annoying if people are constantly using them for walking. So with summer again approaching, Mum asked Jarrod to build a seat for the deck. Jarrod worked with Uncle Paul (a builder) and got this done in an afternoon.

: : Before : :

: : Process : :

: : After : :

Recent Happenings

Recap of my Wellington adventure coming soon. :) In the meantime, here's a small summary of miscellaneous things we've done over the holidays so far.

I've posted a few photos from our house-rearranging, but here are a few more:

Yeah. It isn't half as spacious now :P

Bookcases in and wardrobe filled. We've raised the bar in the wardrobe a bit because some of the dresses were too close the the shoe rack. And we put in another shelf below that one ;)

Triple bunk set. It is more solid now and will be painted purple before it makes it to our room. Jarrod has been building it with some advice/guidance for our uncle (Uncle Paul) who's a builder.

My friend Bethany visited from Australia for a little while. It was three years since I last saw her and it was great to catch up but she has to stay longer next time :P Sadly the photojournalist in me is working part time right now. :/ So we took very few pics I'm afraid. We had a successful shopping expedition together, and Mum took us and another of my friends to a cafe in Devonport for dessert one night.

That's Bethany next to me, and the girl in the blue top is Alison. They're from the same church and came over together.

The end of this post. :P

Bryce's Birthday

Our Christmas Eve baby is 6 now!

: : For birthdays in our family, each person gives a gift, and chocolate is permanently on the gift list! : : 

: : Don't you love their smiles? : :

: : Danielle's latest adventure: glasses! And yes, she absolutely loves them! : :

: : A builder someday? : :

: : It's traditional in our family to receive a psalm book on one's sixth birthday. : :
Bryce was really looking forward to getting his own!

 : : Nike!!! : :

: : Bryce and gifts : :

Happy 6th Birthday, Bryce!