Our holiday to New Zealand

Have just returned from our holiday to New Zealand. Lots of rain - more than we would have liked, but that's the risk you take. Lots of damage in Christchurch from the recent earthquakes, as well as another earthquake one of the mornings we were there.
Did a self drive holiday around the South Island - probably not the best sort of trip with two kids in the car!!
I think Ben saw more of Nintendo DS than the sights of New Zealand from inside the car!

Izzy and Peter at Tasman Glacier at Mt Cook.

The hike up to Tasman Glacier was all too exhausting for Ben when he got to the top. See the icebergs in the lake in the background!

The Chasm, on the way to Milford Sound.

Playing in the snow at The Remarkables at Queenstown. Ben's snowman was called Frosty. Very original.

Ben and Peter after their ride in the Shotover Jet at Queenstown.

Below is the top of the Gondola at Queenstown.

The walk to Franz Josef Glacier was all too much excitement for Izzy. After 1.5hrs, she was asleep in the backpack.

Hot spring spas at Franz Josef!

Pretty blossom trees all though the park in Christchurch. Izzy and Kerrie on a tram in Christchurch. Tram was originally from Melbourne.

Playing in Nanna's garden

Ben's First Holy Communion

Last surgery done

Izzy has now had her second and final surgery. She had the lump removed from the back of her head yesterday and is doing very well.

Only shaved a small amount of hair so bows will continue!!!

9 year old boy!

Ben recently turned 9. First time Izzy has taken notice of birthday candles. Ben doesn't eat much cake so Grandma made a zucchini slice for cake!

Do you like my giraffe dress???

Smile!

Playing with Buddy and Alfie

Hunting for birdies...

Nice burst of warm weather today, out came the summer frock and off we went looking for birdies...

Dancing Queen

Out and about at Centennial Park

New chair???

Bought a potty to take when we are out and about. Put it in the bathroom, Izzy decided it was better as a chair for watching TV...

Out and about

Farm time

Back down to the farm, Ben's first ride on a horse by himself, and Izzy's first motorbike ride.

Little Lady

Izzy can't go anywhere without her handbag and glasses.