Rest and Relaxation

Alex testing out the "Toilet Bowl"

 I think the picture says it all - Fun, Fun, and more Fun.  This Easter we broke with tradition and spent the long holiday at Hamner Springs.  We really enjoyed soaking up the sun and relaxing.  The hot pools have changed heaps, and we discovered the "Adults only" pool.  Here is is like a giant spa pool, with lots of jets that hit just the right places.

My kids dared me to give the hydro slides a go, so I did it. Just to show them that mum is not a chicken.  Despite feeling like being flushed down a toilet, it was actually heaps of fun, and great exercise, once you had climbed all those stairs to the top.  We all enjoyed catching up on sleep, and having time to read some books.


OMG i'm not sure about this



Amelia relaxing at the pools

This was the first holiday that we have had in a few years where we were all there together.  It was lovely to have Amelia with us this time.  She really needed the break from study and work. 
Life has been busy with the ususal family routines and activities in the Mabon Household.  Winter sports are about to commence, and Alex is going to give playing Rubgy a go.  I think he's mad.  He's always been a soccer kid untill now.
Abbey is enjoying Cubs, and last monday we had a mothers evening where the cubs hosted us.  They organised a quizz, and a building cometition with pipecleaners.  It all concluded with supper.



Bumble in his USA Hat, grey hair and all



Abbey celebrating mastering the "Toilet Bowl"


Richard has been extremely busy with his work, and has had a lot of meetings.  This week he has an executive retreat at Wanaka, and next week he is away to Wellington.  Winter is on its way and the days are getting shorter and much colder.  The leaves have all fallen off the trees, and it has started raining alot.  Oh well life goes on and we will all look forward to summer.