Why we are currently not welcoming vampires

Do you know what 1 kilo of garlic looks like?

Flying high

Tilly in charge of steering, Reuben offering helpful advice

We had some gorgeous winter weather one weekend recently (we've also had lots of rain this winter in case you're feeling too jealous) so went down to our local beach with the children in the afternoon and took the kites with us.

What we have been eating recently 1

You know me folks, I'm really into my cooking (and eating the fruits of my labours), so I thought it would be good to post occasionally about what's been happening in the kitchen here in Auckland and share some of the triumphs and disasters.  My original plan was to take you on a tour of Kiwi specialities, but I haven't got round to testing anything yet, so here's something from - of all places - Austria instead.

Grab one quick, these don't last long!

Little messages

We've had some mysterious messages appear round the house recently.  Given the focus on bodily functions, we suspect a certain 6 year old might have had something to do with this...

Semple Burdekins - book your seats now!

Well folks, we thought we'd give you an advance opportunity to book front row seats to an exclusive interactive performance coming this Christmas.  That's right, not one, not two, not even three or four, but five, yes five moving, breathing, talking (well maybe not the youngest) Semple Burdekins will be appearing in England for a limited time over three weeks in December and January.

Reuben is inventive

Reuben has become very enthusiastic about drawing over the past couple of months.  Our house is awash with pictures, mostly showing monsters of various kinds, but the other day he came home from school with something a bit different, involving his teacher, Ms Cochrane.

Looking groovy

It was mothers' day here in NZ the weekend before last and I was given this amazing card by Reuben.