We headed off in early January for our first family-of-four holiday (apart from short weekends away). We visited family in Auckland, Tauranga, Taupo and Napier and had a great time swimming, walking and just generally relaxing.

Iris chilling out in Taupo.

Iris and Phoebe with their great grandmother, Rana.

Iris and Rana at Cheltenham Beach.

Iris causing chaos at Maurice (great grandfather) and Dorothy's new house

Phoebe checking out Maurice.

Phoebe and Dorothy get to know each other.


Having a ball at the zoo.

Watching the lions being fed.

At Karekare Beach, near Piha.

Karekare.

Fish 'n' chips at Mission Bay.

Iris and Rosaleen at Memorial Park in Tauranga.

Iris at a waterfront cafe in Tauranga

Phoebe ready for action

Iris and Emily (Sarah's cousin) in Napier

Phoebe and Emily in Napier.

Phoebe having dinner - she's taken to solids like a fish to water!