another beautiful start to spring meant we could explore a central place of our local area … spring has sprung here in the mid-north of nz and we have enjoyed warm and sunny weather during our first week of term 3 holidays. visiting family was a good excuse to visit a local outdoor area. the…
Read Morearound our new surrounds
it’s said a fair bit around here {but especially in the summer season}, we live in a beautiful country and i can definitely vouch for that. especially after finding ourselves on the outskirts of the bay of islands and so close to the water after many years away. the great outdoors really grounds me and…
Read Moreour far north get-away
we love the far north, a place to relax and unwind. this year we were delayed a little bit but it happened to pay off as we had the most epic weather possible! it was so good to get away and relax together, also having mark’s parents visit for the last two days. isaiah lights…
Read Morea {farm park} birthday party
isaiah is an animal lover at heart and i couldn’t think of any place better than to visit animals in a quiet location with our family to celebrate with. serendipity farm park in whangarei, is a tranquil setting for a day trip, escape from the urban hustle or in our case, a 2nd birthday party! …
Read Morewhangarei is 50
in 1964, whangarei, nz became a {city} of more than 20,000 residents. it was a great time for the region and in that year over 60 local events commemorated this achievement. to mark this 50th jubilee a parade and after party was organised on saturday. and what a fantastic opportunity to bring some local pride and celebrate…
Read Moreit’s in the bag {ocean beach, northland}
for father’s day this year, i had the idea of doing {the present or the bag} a take-off of the famous kiwi game show {it’s in the bag} that toured the country in the 70’s and 80’s. hubby had to choose between the wrapped presents or a new idea on a handwritten note {well, i’ll…
Read Moretourists in our own town
we felt like tourists in our hometown this weekend when we explored the hatea loop {we didn’t have enough time to do it all this time round but will be back} it made us hugely proud of what has been created around a historically significant and vital part of our area since we have been…
Read Morea stellar day on the coast
we had an invitation to house-sit family friend’s place over the week and so we took the opportunity to head to the coast and enjoy the ocean. wednesday proved to be an amazing day, feeling like summer with sun, light winds and epic waves. the breathtaking view; isaiah got to try out the trampoline in…
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