recycled glass crystal treasure

Granny and Grandad came to visit so we went exploring across the land and we found glass crystal treasure!  Apparently the old glass factory that was in Whangarei used to offload the excess glass onto the land... and we have now discovered it!  A great treasure hunting day!

Freya finds a great lot of 'treasure', Whangarei (November 2016)

A special 'heart' piece, Whangarei (November 2016)

A few more,  Whangarei (November 2016)

Even Granny found some unique pieces, and Blake a lure!  Whangarei (November 2016)

JUMP! trampoline fun

If you are looking for something fun to do and to relive your youth, check out JUMP indoor trampoline fun!  I wasn't sure if I wanted to do it as I haven't really jumped on a trampoline since I was about 12!

You just need special smurf socks with 'grip' and you are away!

Special grippy smurf socks,
JUMP!, Auckland, (November 2016)

Freya enjoying her own jumping square
JUMP!, Auckland, (November 2016)

I just had to check to see if I could still do a flip.... I was so nervous!
JUMP!, Auckland, (November 2016)

 

Blake after leaping into the foam pit!
JUMP!, Auckland, (November 2016)

Jump, slam, dunk!
JUMP!, Auckland, (November 2016)

It certainly is Exercise in Disguise!
JUMP! Auckland, (November 2016)

It's all in the run up!
JUMP!, Auckland, (November 2016)

Run, jump, leap, throw!
JUMP!, Auckland, (November 2016)

No turning back now!! Half way through a backwards flip!
JUMP!, Auckland, (November 2016)

Very excited that I could still do forward and back flips!
JUMP!, Auckland, (November 2016)

beachmaster babes

Photos of the kids have appeared on the New Zealand Beachmaster Wheels website from last summer.
These wheels are fantastic!

hibiscus matters - kids ninja

The photo I took at training one night has appeared in the 2nd November 2016 Hibiscus Matters Edition for an article covering the Kids Ninja training. The kids love their training and have recently attended the training in Whangarei which was also great fun.  To read the article, click here.

whangarei ninja kids

The kids joined the Whangarei Kids Ninja class that similar to the one they attend back in Auckland. They had a great time, and enjoyed learning new techniques, with different kids and at a totally different location.

Meditation, centering the breathing, relaxation, Whangarei Ninjutsu

Body positioning, Whangarei Ninjutsu

Positioning and movement, Whangarei Ninjutsu

Teamwork to hold the circle together, Whangarei Ninjutsu

nature's special treat

steampunk kids

Our lovely friend Jo remembering how to tie a tie! Well done Jo! (October 2016)

Freya's Steampunk clothes (October 2016)

Funky Steampunk kids, (October 2016)

Funky Steampunk kids - loving the mirrored glasses. (October 2016)