This week has been the boys athletics day, it was held in Omokoroa so we didnt have to go too far. Lots of different schools from around the area came to compete hence the different school colour uniforms.

Action shot of Joe completing the high jump.

Just to show the delight on sam's face has he throws the quoit and sees it heading straight for me taking the photo - bless him.

We have been to the mount today to see the christmas festival and parade with our neighbours Kim and Scott and kids. We went Handy which means early in liverpudlian! as they shut the roads so the parade can go up and down the main street.

Sam and Joe and their friend Sam waiting for the parade to start.

Lots of fire engines, motor bikes, sports cars all were on the parade all decorated in tinsel. It was a really lovely day, the sun was shining, lovely friends and the bagpipes and other bands playing loudly. It was a great atmosphere.

This was the Tauranga Salsa group.

Here is Jess showing the loss of one her front teeth. She is trying to get to grips with speaking.

There is no news on the house yet as its still at council. We have Jess's athletics tomorrow at another school so we should have some photos from that. Jess is not looking forward to it and is praying for rain so its cancelled!

We also have the family festival at Omokoroa next week which was a really good day out last year.

See you all next week

Love xxx