Tom's first concert

We had a great time going with friends to Katy Perry tribute concert last weekend...and we knew all the words!

Tom and Mum

Here is Tom and mum dressed up ready to go out.

Tom really wanted his fringe gelled up, cute!

Tom's 7th Birthday

Tom had a wonderful day celebrating his 7th birthday - the day was very warm and sunny.  The countdown started almost 2 weeks prior to his actual birthday, and when morning came he managed a snuggle in bed with us before heading into the lounge to get some pressies.  Of course he went for the biggest one first, but didn't even spot the bike in the corner as we had told him it was very expensive and we might not be able to get it until xmas.  So once he spotted it with loads of clues dropped by us, he was a very happy boy!
Here are some pics of him enjoying his birthday along with friends that came over to help him celebrate.

Our family holiday to Fiji

Our trip to Fiji 2011

In September our family went on holiday to Fiji for 2 weeks. We went with our friends and had a wonderful relaxing holiday staying at the Outrigger and Radisson, Denarau.We did lots of swimming, eating and the Dad's loved playing heaps of golf. Pippa and my dad, Steve both had their birthdays while we were in Fiji - we celebrated with loads of cake.We are all saving hard and looking forward to our return holiday in 2012 or 2013.From Tom

 

 

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Tom at rugby U7 Tukapa

This is how we spend our Saturday morning in winter...

Tom playing in U7 Tukapa team this year

Don't forget the all important oranges at half-time, you'd think these kids hadn't been fed for a week!

What can you tell us about kiwis?

Thomas is working on collecting information about our native bird, the kiwi.  Without relying solely on google and the internet, can you share with us one or two interesting facts that you know about the kiwi?

We look forward to reading your responses.

WOMAD 2011

Had a wonderful weekend attending WOMAD 2011 in New Plymouth.  Heaps of fun chilling out to awesome music from around the world, and spending time with friends.  Loved the tastes of the world at lunch and dinner times, and trying to skills and meeting new people.

First thing Tom wanted to do at WOMAD - have his photo taken at the "D"

Dress-up for storytelling at Kidzone

Making his own flag with spin-painting

Learning to use juggling sticks

Tom with his completed flag ready for the parade

Hanging out with friends

Family pic, on our way home

Fitzroy Surf Club Carnival

Some pics from Tom's first surf club carnival

Coming back from swim

Trying to wade out of the sea

Getting ready for beach flags

Taking off for run/wade/swim

Coming back from swim

Year 2, Room 4

Hope you are still following our blog even though we haven't been that busy for the last couple of months...but there will be summer holiday updates coming soon with some great pics.  You can also find us on facebook and be our friends, but only if we know you personally.
For family and close friends you can follow what Tom is up to at school this year by clicking on the blog link of blogs we follow, and see all the interesting and fascinating things they are up to in room 4.  Here is a direct link to their site if you need it  http://www.frankleyfour.blogspot.com/
Have fun following us in 2011 and make sure you leave us some positive feedback and comments!