At the park

?? No idea! Maybe he's showing Rhys how the big boys do it!

Bee Swarm at Scenic Drive

It sure was interesting to watch how these bees swarmed together in Mum and Dad's tree! The swarm was about the size of a large rugby ball. The beekeeper who came reckoned they were only resting and would probably move off eventually, but we got him to take them away anyway.

He basically just shook the swarm into the box hoping to get the queen in there and then the other bees will follow her

Close-up of the bees "fanning" at the opening

Random NZ photos

Rhys loved Nanna and Granddad's little ambulance...he kept filling it up with flowers, leaves, snails....etc

We had one really cold night and we actually lit the fire! It was so nice! Here Eldon, Rhys and Granddad are enjoying sitting in front on it.

The lovely fire we had!

Rhys learning how fun it is to ride down the hill!

More filling going on...

Nana's little helper

Nana teaching Rhys how to pop out broad beans

Love the look of concentration on his face

Finished product

Rhys pretending to eat them like a dog...yep that's my son!

Products of a new camera

I have enjoyed our new camera so much! Luckily there are plentiful flowers in Mum and Dad's yard to practice on! Here are a few:

A Pohutakawa tree in bloom with the city in the background

Auckland city skyline...in blue

Mum's canna

More Pohutakawa

Love this one....Agapanthus bud just opening

again...different bud

Calla lily with fresh rain drops

One of Denise's candles

can't remember what these are...just love how the yellow stands out