Being doing lots and Jemma is now 2!

We have been very busy lately. We drove up to Mt Cargill aerial then walked the last track. Riley had seen it in the distance a lot so I thought they would enjoy it up close. They are great wee walkers the two of them.

Then we went to ChCh while Peter was at a conference and caught up with family which was great. The babes are all blowing out the candles below but it was actually Jack's birthday. Jemma was practicing for her birthday. Jemma's favourite occupation at Nana and Grandad's house was to throw the garden stones onto the lawn for Grandad to pick up. She loves gravel and stones and does this trick at home too. We travelled at night again because the kids cope better with the distance though Jemma took awhile to fall asleep and was singing Twinke twinkle little star while Riley screamed at her to go to sleep. We did get peace eventually.....though Riley has inherited his Grandads piano accordion which he tries to play with great enthusiasm.... yay....

For Jemma's birthday, we went up and stayed in Oamaru on the Saturday night. Jemma was very spoiled and she loves her tea sets. We had to go and buy some table and chairs for her and Riley to have a teaparty at in her room so we got an umbrella and deckchairs. They had a very long tea party which suited mum lots as she wasn't invited. Riley has stolen the TJ Bearytales from her and is getting great enjoyment. Her turn will come.

Dad and I made Spot cakes this year- one for childcare and one for family. She seemed happy enough - Riley helped blow the candles out. Jemma was unwrapping presents herself which impressed us and she sang Happy Birthday to everyone which was very cute. So she is now a big 2 year old and a gorgeous one at that. We are very blessed to have such a lovely natured daughter.