Curious Kiwi

We've moved

2005-07-10T10:34:00.000+12:00

I've moved this blog to my own site. See it here on curiouskiwi.com.

Rachel's Eye View ("that's me")

2005-03-31T13:55:00.000+12:00

Rachel's Eye View ("that's me"): Rachel took pictures during breakfast time this morning. She really
enjoys it. She's a budding photographer, at age 7 1/2.

Rachel has become a budding photographer. She really enjoys taking photos and she has a good eye for composition. A selection of her photos can be found in my "From Rachel's Perspective" photoset on Flickr.

After School Fun

2005-03-04T12:02:00.000+13:00

After School Fun: An afternoon at the park

Summer is wrapping up now, but it was a beautiful day yesterday. After school, we watched the Women's Cycle Race on its circuit around Masterton, then headed to the playground. Rachel & Sophie met up with some friends from school, and they all enjoyed a round of mini-putt golf. Eric enjoyed swinging, sliding, and climbing in the Tot Lot. A sampling of photos are in this Album on my flickr page.

Haircut Needed

2005-01-27T09:38:00.000+13:00

Haircut Needed

Now you know why I needed to give him a haircut.

Serious

2005-01-22T20:35:00.000+13:00

Serious: He had his haircut today and looks so much older.

Eric's hair was getting very long and 'moppy' so I cut it today. This is what is called a #3 haircut, using the #3 (1/2 inch) blade on the hair clippers.

Basketball!

2004-12-29T11:35:00.000+13:00

new basketball: The kids got a basketball and hoop for Christmas.

hoop: New basketball hoop

One of the many things the children received for Christmas was this basketball and hoop. They need to grow into a bit, particularly Eric. But Eric is really "ball mad" as evidenced by his favourite word "Ball!". He sees ball shapes in everything.

Merry Christmas

2004-12-25T08:55:00.000+13:00

Tree Decorations:

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our readers. Hope the season brings you all that you wish for. Cheers!

"A day in the life of... "

2004-12-22T11:24:00.000+13:00

DILO 108: "I can't wait until we get home to have our popsicles."

Yesterday, as one way to celebrate the summer solstice, I participated in an online "a day in the life of..." project. This involved taking photos on one day (21st December) that told the story of the day.

Our photoset has over 80 pictures, out of about 210 that I took. Imagine how much that would have cost back in the days of film!

We spent the day in the usual way, but it seemed busier than usual, probably because I had the camera out so much. Hope you enjoy it.

At the parade

2004-12-20T16:54:00.000+13:00

At the parade: Masterton Christmas Parade

We went to the Masterton Christmas Parade. It was a nice sunny day, but we weren't terribly impressed with the entries this year. It seemed a bit disorganised. But the children enjoyed it nonetheless, particularly when they saw their cousins Dani & Kelsey riding in Santa's sleigh.

All I want for Christmas

2004-12-16T17:51:00.000+13:00

no teeth: "All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth... make that my four front teeth."

Sophie lost her other front tooth yesterday during the school Christmas concert. Now, she and Rachel both are missing their top teeth.

Soccer season 2004

2004-12-08T09:53:00.000+13:00

Soccer season 2004: First day of the Soccer season. Go DV Magpies!

Okay, so I'm about 6 months late posting this picture. The girls played for the DV Magpies this year, and had a good season overall. I think they had an 10-5 record? Rachel's strongest position is goalie, and during one game, against the top-ranked team, she stopped 14 goals! We still lost the game 5-0 but it could have been much worse.
Sophie, although she enjoyed herself, was much more worried about the ball coming anywhere near her, but she did get a few good kicks in over the course of the season.

The many faces of Eric

2004-12-04T11:06:00.000+13:00

The many faces of Eric: all photos taken Nov 2004

Helping Dad

2004-11-29T11:08:00.000+13:00

Helping Dad: ... or getting covered in grass clippings?

Eric decided to help Dad with the raking the other day; if you count the clippings that stuck to him, then I guess he did help. After I took this picture, he rolled around a bit more and was entirely covered in grass.
But he enjoyed himself.

morning ducks

2004-11-28T08:36:00.000+13:00

morning ducks: This duck couple comes up to our door every morning waiting for our toast leftovers.

These ducks are nesting next to our pond at the moment, and every morning, they sit by the sliding door waiting patiently for some bread. This morning, a lone mallard was also competing for the bread, but kept getting chased off quite loudly by mallard #1. Completing the scene was a big rabbit or hare, hopping along eating the grass.
The kids all went out on the deck to watch.

Sleeping Boy

2004-11-26T13:32:00.000+13:00

Sleeping Boy: "I've had enough... I need a nap."

Only 5 more days until Summer, and we awoke this morning to a cold, wintry day. No wonder all Eric wanted to do was get cozy in his polarfleece jumpsuit and cuddle up on the couch with Rachel's butterfly pillow. Of course, I had to take a picture, because who can resist a sleeping baby?

Happy Thanksgiving

2004-11-25T07:35:00.000+13:00

I'd like to wish all of my family & friends a Happy Thanksgiving. Here is New Zealand, we don't celebrate Turkey Day; as a matter of fact, you'd be hard pressed to find a turkey in any of the supermarkets at the moment.

I was chatting with my brother in Houston the other day, and he told me that his store was giving away a 16-pound turkey with every $50 grocery purchase. If I were lucky enough to find a 16-pound turkey here (the largest I've ever seen is about 14 pounds), it would probably cost more than $50.

I'm going shopping today, so I'll report back if I found any turkeys.

In the meantime, don't eat too much, because you'll have to start your Christmas shopping on Friday!

Profile

2004-11-24T18:26:00.000+13:00

Profile: Eric at 5 months

This picture is about a year old, but I've always liked it. It reminds me of the types of photos that were taken when I was a baby.

Two missing teeth

2004-11-24T12:17:00.000+13:00

Two missing teeth: just showing off the gaps.

Sophie was quite proud to be the only kid in her class to have lost any teeth. She's lost 2 already, and another will be gone any day now. Growing up?

Patriotic Girl

2004-11-23T22:56:00.000+13:00

Patriotic Girl:

Another one of Mum's colour-playing. This picture of Sophie was taken in Boston in June 2002, while she was watching the Mummers perform for Bunker Hill Day.

Pick a flower

2004-11-22T14:48:00.000+13:00

Pick a flower
Originally uploaded by curiouskiwi.

Mum took this pic of Sophie a few years ago, and had fun playing with the colours.

new look

2004-11-22T13:02:00.000+13:00

Mum figured we needed a new look because the black background made it hard to read. What do you think of this?

Where's my hammer?

2004-11-12T17:14:00.000+13:00

"I'm ready for building"

kitchen

2004-10-25T10:56:00.000+13:00

kitchen
Originally uploaded by curiouskiwi.

a picture of my grandma & grandad's kitchen. They're selling their house, and mum is working on a website to showcase it.

On the bike

2004-10-06T13:19:00.000+13:00

Dad took me for a ride. It was fun. It was my first time on the back of the bike. I didn't want to wear a helmet at first, but once I saw Daddy with his on, it was okay.

Sis and Sis

2004-10-04T17:10:00.000+13:00

These are my sisters

Shhhh...

2004-10-04T17:09:00.000+13:00

I've had a hard day...

Cartoon World

2004-09-30T09:25:00.000+12:00

My sister Sophie lives in a cartoon world! :)

Snack Time

2004-09-06T10:18:00.000+12:00

yummy

2004-08-13T14:03:00.000+12:00

I forgot to include an "after" picture.

First Haircut

2004-08-12T19:06:00.000+12:00

Today was my first haircut. The hairdresser said I should win a reward for the best baby model. I didn't move too much, and I never cried or anything. Mum and Dad were very proud of me.

Spring Sunrise

2004-08-05T17:08:00.000+12:00

Spring sunrise