Wednesday, March 12, 2008


Cuddles on the bed, both kids are very cuddly in the morning

Hayley all kitted out in her beads and glasses, making me some lunch


Grandpa reading to Hayley

Hayley with her signature grin sitting with Grandma.

Grandma reading to Caleb, the kids love their stories.

Caleb painting the house ( box) using the paints and brushes and containers that we brought the kids courtesy of Paul Hassman


Hayley painting the house (box)

Fun time with grandkids

It seems this blog is not allowing me to download any more pictures, so I will continue to do so when it decided to comply again. Below is the kids playing with the box that Gene and Linnea brought over filled with gifts, its now the kids painting project and playhouse.


Hayley looking out the window
Grandma helping the kids paint their playhouse
Caleb and Hayley playing in the newly painted house ( box)

Monday, March 10, 2008

Grandma and Grandpa Gene Arrive

At the airport, both kids very comfortable with their grandparents.
Caleb with his headlamp on
Hayley think that her headlamp takes pictures. She makes everyone stand or sit where she wants, turns the light on and says cheese.
Caleb investing everything with his new headlamp and touch( Flashlight ) from Grandpa Gene
Grandma and Grandpa Gene reading to the Kids at Kindy
Hayley playing in the box that all the presents came in
Hayley playing on her swing
Grandma, Grandpa Gene and Caleb
Grandma, with Hayley and a sneaky Jeff

Well the kids did everything right upon the arrival of Grandma and Grandpa Gene. Caleb saw them and recognized them straight away and proceeded to run up to them and give them both great big hugs. Yeah well taught by us. All the bribes paid off.
Caleb has become very attached quite quickly, and gets upset about going anywhere without them or even going to bed in fear that when he returns they will be gone. Hayley is loving all the attention, and i think Gene and Linnea are finding out rather quick how much energy she has and how much work she is. So far so good. This week we are just staying around Hamilton, allowing Gene and Linnea to adjust to NZ time and see what it is the kids get up to each day, and then next week we will do some traveling, till Mark and krsty arrive.
I will try and update this every couple of days so you can see our adventures together.