Things I'm loving...

Better late than never...again.  Man it's been a busy week! I've had a sick baby, meet the teacher night, a BOT meeting.  Phew.  Glad it's Friday night Saturday morning.

I wholeheartedly believe that no matter what is happening in your life, there is always something that you can be thankful for... no matter how simple it is.

I love trips to the beach and Leah's first swing.

Loving teaching again.  My class is wonderful and they made some amazing chalk art this week. You can see some of it here.

Love the optimism that these can bring.

I love the family that pulls together when bubba is sick.  Thank you too all the people that helped us stay afloat this week. <3 Love you guys.

Love this friendship.  Makes mummy a little bit emotional.

What are you loving this week?
Linking up over at Paisley Jades.

Tapapakanga - DONE!

One of the things in my 101 challenges list is to explore the Auckland Region a bit more by having a look around it's regional parks and things. 

Not heading away this Christmas season, opting for day trips, and with this list in hand, we chose Tapapakanga Reserve for out little excursion today. It was a nice little place which seemed fairly unknown - maybe only 10 other groups of people there. It's situated about 10 minutes drive from Kawakawa Bay, which is a nice drive through the South of Auckland. It's also quite close to the famous Kaiaua Fish and Chip shop if you're feeling a bit peckish after your long drive. (:

We had a nice little time there and I challenge you to get out and explore your 'backyards' - great fun! Tomorrow, a spot a little more known and a little closer to home, the Auckland Botanical Gardens.