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Guy Fawkes night (again) From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (5 days old)

No party this year. Although Iris is a social girl she needs her beauty sleep. So we did not stage a party this year but quietly enjoyed the Guy Fawkes night firework display from our living room. Awe… more

Back in Wellington From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (25 days old)

Well, actually I should call this entry something like "Tired". Because that describes best what I have felt like ever since we returned from Washington, DC. All of us are. Iris is getting over the je… more

Little (cosmopolitan) Iris From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (33 days old)

Our time in Washington DC is coming to an end. We have one more day left before embarking on our 27 hours journey back to Wellington. We will be leaving this place with mixed feelings, on the one hand… more

Hi big brother From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (39 days old)

Seeing Sebby's brother today was a big deal for us. The last time we met was for Christmas in Germany many years ago. We couldn't even remember how many years, was it 3 or even 4? We took him for a w… more

One week and a bit to go From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (40 days old)

We have been in DC for almost four weeks now. A long time for us and our little girl. She is already 4 months old! On her birthday we had a very special guest from New York City. Sebby's former 'host … more

Iris and Sebby From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (48 days old)

These two are roaming the city of DC. I am coming home every night and listen to their adventures. So far they have walked all over the Mall, the heart of DC and beyond. There are plenty of museums an… more

End of week 2 in DC From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (52 days old)

Yet another weekend of glorious weather in DC and we put on our walking shoes again. On Saturday we went across the river to Arlington to the National Cemetery. Here the US's war heros and other signi… more

Sunday walk From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (59 days old)

On Sunday we went to some of DC's most iconic places. The day started off at Watergate (yes, the Watergate complex), then a stroll along the Potomac River to the Lincoln Memorial. From there we walked… more

First week in DC From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (60 days old)

We made it! It took 27 hours of travelling on planes and waiting for connection flights to get from one capital (Wellington) to another (Washington DC). We arrived on Monday, Labour Day in the US - a … more

All smiles From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (80 days old)

Four weeks back at work - the weekends have become so precious! We are making the most of it. Not much news otherwise. So I'll keep it brief this time. Iris has been to the Plunket nurse last week. Sh… more

Trip to the Gardens From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (93 days old)

It's actually mid Winter but the hours of sunshine and warm temperature suggest Spring. So we made the most of it and went to the Botanic Gardens on Saturday. Sunday afternoon was spent with friends. … more

First week back at work From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (101 days old)

Tired! It really makes life a great deal harder to have a baby at home and work full-time. Sebby and Iris are a great team. So it is a great relief to know that they are both doing fine. I understand … more

Swap From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (106 days old)

Little Iris is now nine weeks old. On Sunday (her two months birthday) we took our Kiwi girl on an outing to the Kapiti Coast. It's a nice sandy beach within easy reach by car. And very popular too. E… more

Winter blues From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (122 days old)

The good thing about poor weather (like todays) is that it makes you do stuff you would otherwise neglect. Such as looking through the latest pictures taken on the digital camera. Naturally we can't t… more

Missed departure? From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (139 days old)

Just a warning before you continue reading this entry. It is going to be a sentimental reflection on our time in New Zealand. We arrived in Wellington two years and a week ago. That makes today my sec… more

Life is great! From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (145 days old)

I am not drugged or anything - before you start worrying about the title. It's just that today is one of those days when you just have to smile. It is winter in Wellington but today the weather was ju… more

3 weeks old! From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (148 days old)

Wouldn't it be great if Iris had a way of telling us what she thinks about her first three weeks? (Hard to read her crying really). For us as parents this is certainly a steep learning curve. We are a… more

Spellbound by a Kiwi girl From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (157 days old)

Needless to say that Iris is now ruling the house. Despite sleeping most of the time she is more or less in charge and we are loving it. (Although I may give you a different opinion when yet again bei… more

Iris From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (164 days old)

Yeah! She made it on her expected due date. Our little girl Iris has arrived and is now already 6 days old. More pictures in due course. … more

Easter weekend From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (207 days old)

The nice autumn weather stayed around a bit longer than expected and we had an awesome long weekend with hardly any wind (very unusual for Wellington), sunshine and 20°C. Yeah! We made most of the tim… more

Veggies From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (248 days old)

We have officially autumn now. Funnily enough the weather is on the up again. We just enjoyed a day of sunshine, blue sky and 23 degrees. Luckily our recent guests got to see Wellington on some fine d… more

Waitangi weekend From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (276 days old)

The Treaty of Waitangi was signed on 6 February 1840 by 40 Maori Chiefs and representatives of the British Crown. It is the closest New Zealand has to a National Day despite the Treaty remaining cause… more

Lake Rotoiti From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (291 days old)

I am sorry but here we go again. This is yet another story about summer in NZ and a great short break. But before I go ahead I'd like to say thanks for the birthday wishes that came flooded in. Awesom… more

Happy New Year! From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (311 days old)

Welcome 2009! We wish you all a happy New Year! Our start to the New Year was rather quiet. Sebby's dad and partner have been travelling with us until Dec 31st and we were all reasonably exhausted on… more

Gone fishin' From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (325 days old)

Just before Christmas everything appears to be improving. OK, we are tired of working but a nice break is coming up. We had and still have vistors from Germany with us and once again the weather is be… more

Whanganui River experience From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (336 days old)

Somehow we convinced ourselves that kayaking a river is great fun and decided to go on a trip before all the visitors from Europe would keep us busy until early next year. So at short notice (24hrs) w… more

Fireworks 2008 From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (367 days old)

Yet again Guy Fawkes night has come around and an amazing display was put on in Wellington Harbour. We took the opportunity to host a pot luck party and have friends around to enjoy the great view fro… more

So many news! From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (384 days old)

We have just returned from a well deserved holiday to the South Island of New Zealand. Not only did we deserve some time out for working hard but also for handing in our application for permanent resi… more

It's this time of the year again From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (444 days old)

I cannot believe how quickly the year went. It is the lambing season again. Wherever you turn your eyes there will be cute little lambs. This may sound silly but please bear in mind that there are mor… more

Olympic Games From Oyster007 in New Kiwi (453 days old)

A couple of months ago we finally got a TV into the house. The idea was to be set up for winter and of course for the Olympic Games. Now it is day 8 of the events and I am getting into to it. I love w… more