Paddy's Birthday

Patrick was 6 this week and had a sparkler birthday cake. He has been using every available hour to play with the lego he got as a present from both grandparents and us.

Chantelle was ref in the football match today. Pirates plyed Eastern and Pirates won 5-0. Paddy scored 4 goals! In case you suspect maternal bias, let it be known that Mum awarded a penalty against Patrick for handling the ball. Let it also be known that the penalty was missed!

Other news: Stuart has not been doing much work at school this week because it has been reading tests, he got to watch Chrlottes web. Eric has been doing a lot of catching up work with his class. The school Kapa Haka team won the regional competition in Whangarei. The Kaitaia arsonist has been caught which is a relief as the fires had been getting more and more serious.

National news is dominated by politics as the election comes closer. The Destiny Church has been allowed to release its right-wing DVD, attacking the government for promoting homosexuality and a breakdown in family values.

Til next week then!

First test against the All Blacks

It is Saturday again and tonight the waiting is almost over as the Lions play their first match against the All Blacks. I have been getting a fair amount of stick at school on account of my loyalties. Rugby over here is more of a religion than just a sport.

We went over to our new house this arvo to check it out now that the tenants have left. We get the keys on Friday and start shipping in the week after. Looking forward to having our own place. The boys here are checking out the water tank on the hill.


We will miss some things about our current house. It has been handy having the odd rugby games going on with our view out over the field.