Showing off our Beach

We took Nad, Rene, and Oscar down to our private beach. Oscar loves the water just like me! I can't beleive I have to wait until next Christmas to see him again!

Balloon Chasing

The other morning Daddy took me out on the bike to chase a hot air balloon! We got to see it land and deflate. I keep saying "balloon tip". I can't wait for the Waikato balloon festival

Our private beach!

We have found a lovely beach on the Waikato River in Braithwaite Park that no one else seems to visit. Mummy, Daddy and I ride our bikes down there. I love running in and out of the water and playing in the sand. Mummy likes paddling and Daddy likes doing his swimming training! It works out perfectly for everyone!

Nearly 17 months!

I've grown up so much lately! I now say short sentences and count to 3! I have very good manners as I've learned they can get me what I want!

Unfortunately, I've decided the potty isn't for me. When I need to go to the toilet I start asking for a nappy!

I'm very helpful around the house and I'm generally very obedient. However, I do like to wind Daddy up sometimes and do the opposite of what he says and then get my finger out and yell "No". It's funny imitating Daddy. He he!

Mangakawa Reserve and Karapiro

We went for a short forest walk in the Mangakawa Reserve. There were some lovely views over the Waikato. Daddy loved biking down the steep windy hill.

Afterwards we went to visit Granny and Grandad in their caravan again. All my cousins were there to play! I was especially excited when Mackenzie turned up! We got to go swimming again. It seems we swim everyday at the moment as it's so hot!

Te Waihou Walkway

On New Years Day, we did the Te Waihou Walkway. The Southern end of the walkway is very pictureque and the river had the clearest water I've ever seen. I got to touch a rainbow trout and Daddy went swimming even though it was only 11 degrees. Mummy and I just paddled.

We popped in to see Nanny and Grandad in their caravan. Lake Karapiro was much warmer for swimming! On the way home I got to have my first meal out at a Thai Restaurant in Cambridge!

Raglan

Daddy took me for my first boat ride on a Kayak. I wasn't that keen on kayaking as it meant I had to stay still. All I wanted to do was get in the water. I did get used to the boat and we actually managed to cross the harbour and explore the pancake rocks and a muddy beach.

The best bit came afterwards though. Mummy and Daddy finally let me out of the boat and we got to play in the water and sand! I went crazy and Mummy and Daddy couldn't get all the sand off me for days!