Can it be true?

The weather folks have put out this forecast for Wellington.  People living here are are usually pretty excited by one glorious summer day, and two in a row would be an event worth talking about.  Now this is something to get excited about, well at least for us cause we are house painting!

The whale

Whoa, look what washed up on the beach this morning, a 15m 44 tonne Sperm whale. Word got out and Paraparaumu beach became tourist hotspot central.

Emily's bike riding exploits

Two weeks ago Emily had no real interest in adventuring on her bike, then this happened.

It was like a switch, two weeks on and Emily has done a 2km ride and the bike goes with us everywhere.

Check out the action.
Emily the bike rider from Candace K on Vimeo.

Mr nearly 1.

He's getting older.

Christmas

Christmas with an almost 3 year old is super fun.  Christmas with a 1 year old is all about wrapping paper.

Santa and his reindeer were due a visit and they had to be fed. Emily got to helping prep a nutritious snack for the reindeer.  Santa was well taken care of also with a fine craft beer and a chocolate bar, I am sure he appreciated it.

Boom, Santa came to visit, awesome. 

I think Daddy cracked a beer at 12.01, as afternoon drinking is far more socially acceptable than morning drinking. I've never been too successful getting my extended family wearing Christmas hats, but my kids are going to have to get into the habit.

An afternoon sitting in the shade followed with GG singing songs to Emily, which she found hilarious.

A big day led to weary kids, early to bed for all.

Christmas Eve

Ah Christmas Eve, we love you at 30 degrees. Maybe not so much when stuffing the car with all that is now required for a family holiday plus Christmas.