Labouring away

We hit the road over Labour Weekend and visited Josh's rellies at their farm in Rongotea (aunt Audrey, uncle Ian and cousin Hamish) and Sarah's brother Greg and his family at Turakina, near Wanganui. Both girls lapped up the attention and it was great to catch up with family. Sarah and the girls also spent time catching up with Sarah's aunt, Rosaleen, who was down from Tauranga (minus camera so unfortunately no photos). Iris had a wonderful time and we think Phoebe's made another admirer!

On a more general note, Iris is talking more and more. Her repertoire includes "cat", "dog", "duck" (she's obsessed with them!), "shoe", "sock", "foot" and "toe". Scarily, I think she also attempted "TV"! "Mummy" and "Daddy" are now used in context which is quite a buzz for us both. Phoebe continues to grow and grow! You can't stop her smiling and she's also a very chatty wee thing (trying to outdo Iris already).
Phoebe hanging out in Rongotea (literally - she's chilling in the fantastic seventies swinging chair!)

Phoebe posing in the cute outfit kindly sent by her great-grandmother, Rana.

Phoebe gets to know her cousins, Ben and Emma and their Nana, Maxine.

Iris enjoyed dinner and a beer with Dad on the deck on one of the few nice days we've had recently.