It's been a while...

We move to a new condo this Thurs and I have been pretty busy organizing things for the move, so the blog has gone by the wayside a bit - sorry about that. Fortunately the packers are doing most of the packing and moving, but it's surprising how much still needs organizing - especially when Blake spends most of his time in China, Japan and Korea.

The crappy part of moving

We're pretty excited about moving, especially as the new place is bigger (3 bdms) and more spacious and in a fantastic central location. It's also massive (approx 900 units). The only downside is that the pools are being re-done - which means five months (and a little extra of course) with no swimming at home. The upside to that is that the planned pool area (there are about five pools of different types) will be really amazing. It's also older and some of the decor (ie the bathroom tiles in main bathroom) are certainly not what you'd pick yourself, but it's worth the extra space and location.


If you wanna check out some photos of the new condo, follow this link: http://www.singaporeexpats.com/singapore-property-pictures/condo/aspen-heights.htm


Anyways, the new address is:
263 River Valley Rd
04-07 Aspen Heights
Singapore 238 309 (yes this is the correct postcode, I have given out several versions but this is really it).

So here's a bit of a catch up with some photos from the NZ trip which haven't yet made the blog.

Lindale Farm on the Kapiti Coast, good fun for kids and adults alike

Flynn's not backward in coming forward

Cool pigs!

Aunty Nina liked the rabbits until they started biting her heels

Nana catches a cow

Flynn's most impressed with Waikanae's finest flax

And loves a 'row, row, row-your-boat' session with his cousin Jordan

Course, you can't go past a shopping mall ride... ever - literally.

Nana has some quiet time with Flynn

Family dinner in Nelson, after the wedding
(Jordan, Nina, Flynn and Matt)




Flynn gets an Aunty Lisa cuddle and tucks into a tasty straw





Grandma and Flynn having a chuckle at the gallery

After the wedding, we headed by boat to The Abel Tasman (Awaroa Beach) for a few days. The weather was beautiful and we stayed in Rachael's family bach (Blake's brother's girlfriend), which was awesome. We had a great time just chilling out and getting amongst nature.

You have to catch a boat from Little Kaiteriteri to Awaroa, which was awesome for us but Flynn was not keen on the life jacket.

He hated the life jacket in fact - which was not surprising
since it didn't fit him too well

To make the best of a bad situation, he had a good chew
on it and then fell fast asleep

Rachael's bach at Awaroa - what a view!

The happiest boy in the world





"Follow me dad!"

Flynn enjoyed a bit of kayaking with Dad

Soon he was confident enough to take off on his own

We did a few short walks to nearby beaches, not having
the equipment to lug Flynn very far

Quick photo opp. after heading over the estuary

Flynn couldn't get enough of the beach

Back in Auckland, we checked out some of our old stomping grounds and caught up with friends, which we really enjoyed. Plus we managed a night on Waiheke Island where Blake was staying for a work conference.

Mission Bay on a cold and windy day

Then it was back to Singapore, with the devil-child

Who, thankfully, had to sleep at some point!