Laura's Last days in NZ

We had a really lovely time the last days with Laura and on the day we left for the Airport in Auckland we had a very nice Breakfast with Tania, Scott, Jordan and Kesia. We stopped at Orewa Beach for Lunch and had a lovely walk along the beach. It was a beautiful sunny day and Laura could get a little bit more tanned before leaving our shores. She was arriving back in Finland with an excellent dark tan. Looking really healthy!!!! We visited the Auckland Botanical Gardens in the afternoon and had a lovely time together with some friends. We spent the night together in Auckland and had a very delicious Dinner outdoors. Next morning to the Airport and our farewell to dearest Laura as she joined together with the other exchange students to book in for the flight back home. Farewell our dearest Finnish Daughter. We will be waiting for your Return.

Xmas Day

We had a lovely family Xmas with all the little children and some bigger children too. Lots of fun and good food and of course Santa came and looked after everyone. Great gifts Santa!!! We hope we showed our Finnish daughter Laura a proper N.Z Christmas. We also had a guest with us Carsten from Germany. No snow here folks!!! Lovely time had by old and by young. Merry Christmas 2007!

Xmas Parade December 07

It was a fun time watching the floats go by at the Kamo Xmas Parade earlier in the month. Watching the smiling faces of the children as the different floats and displays went by was truly a joy. The weather stayed fine and it was just a perfect way to get everyone into the spirit of Christmas. Still a kid at heart I guess!!!

More Family From Germany

We were very lucky to Have Dear Claudia from Germany back again for another visit and this time she brought with her her dear brother Carston and her very nice boyfriend Gerold. We had a wonderful time together and enjoyed our swims at the Beach very much. Also a hike up Mt Manaia was very enjoyable for those who made the trek up. We look forward to more good times with Carston as he spends a year on a working holiday in our country.

Family From Finland

During October Laura's Family arrived from Finland for a visit. They had a short tour around New Zealand before arriving in Whangarei for a short time. We enjoyed meeting with them and showing a little of our part of the world.

Taking Friends Up Mt Manaia

During the Summer our dear friends Kay and Doug came up from Hamilton to stay with us. We decided to take them up Mt Manaia to show them the beautiful view of the harbour and wow what a breathtaking view we got on this beautiful sunny day.

Baby Lamb Rescue

In August our lovely Finnish Daughter Laura came home from School to find this little lamb in distress at the back of the house. Wet through in the Pouring rain and no Mother Sheep to take care of her it was Laura to the rescue. Brought the lamb into the house for the night and found it a nice cosy little box to sleep in. Got a bottle of milk from the Farm Manager and it was quite content to have a sleep for the night. Next morning before School it was taken outdoors and right away ran off and found its Mother. Again together and happy to have survived the night of the storm. Good one Laura. Another N.Z experience to share back in Finland next year.