Sunday, November 9, 2008

Willowbank



Nana and Grandad came to visit us for a few days in October. We had a lovely warm day, so spent it at Willowbank. Nicholas was thrilled at the concept of getting up close to the animals, but wasn't so keen when he realised that he could feed them with his own bare hands. We saw some interesting looking animals, and the boys enjoyed a donkey ride. Unfortunately Joshua's donkey lived up to it's reputation and bit him on the hand when he tried to pat it. afterwards. The grumpy old muel bit down hard and I had to prise its mouth open to get poor Joshua's hand out. It gave him quite a fright.








Saturday, November 8, 2008

The Antartic Centre


We had a great day at the Antarctic Center during the last school holidays (September). We got to experience an Antarctic storm, ice skating, seeing the penguins being feed, a Hagglund Ride (Nick was terrified) and had a good look through some of the impressive Hercules planes that fly to Antarctica.





Nicholas Jeremy Egan


Nicholas sweeping the pollen off our drive way (and it was only September).


Nicholas had a great time filling the sand pit with water, with the aim of sinking his trucks. He was disappointed to find the water "disappeared" every day!


My poor accident prone child had a run in with the slide at the park. He landed one beauty of a shiner. It was more impressive when his eye was swollen shut.

Friends and Family

Nicholas (3 years 10 months) & Joshua (7 years 9 months)


Nicholas, Lachlan, Joshua and Jack (cousins from Nelson)


Joshua, Nicholas and Ariana Miller (best friend!)

Brick Shifting Day at Nanna & Poppa's


The boys were both a big help when it came to shifting the bricks for Nanna and Poppa's house extension, from the drive to the back of the property until they are needed.



Every good turn deserves a wheel barrow ride!



Friday, November 7, 2008

Kea Scouts - Burwood


Joshua became a Kea Scout in August 2008.
Below is Joshua on his first Scout Camp at Journeys End, Mid-Canterbury.


Joshua is at the end in the blue togs and hat.

Joshua Michael Egan


Earlier this year I started Joshua rock climbing at the YMCA. He is a born natural, and now I can't wait until he is old enough and heavy enough to belay me.




It is a long way to the top, but he made it with style.