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been a while...

& Karen tells me I need to update... well here are some pics to share! Moving went well, have one car in the garage but still have boxes to sort in the other half. The worm farm is up & running and the vegetables are growing - even the rhubarb is taking off. Water restrictions started today though so we can't use the lawn sprinklers - just hand held hoses. It feels like home here, though still a bit like staying in a hotel for us too - specially as there is still stuff to unpack... maybe I won't, maybe we'll just 'gift' the boxes to the Sallies.... now there's a thought!

Recycling started (finally) in the Wakatipu but I was impressed that Ethan noticed the recycle bin had been emptied by the roadside & made it his job to bring it back up the drive.
Mmmmm, Peonie season :-) Ali won't love them so much - she's picking them... but I love the big soft flowers :-)

Here's the chicks (not so little any more) that we watched hatch in the last term break... 3 of them will be coming to live with us - Buff Orpingtons & dad is designing the hen house for them as a Christmas gift... & 3 hens... one for each child :-)

L.
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Anonymous said…
So glad to hear you're getting settled in!
I got the loveliest package in the mail yesterday!!! Thank you. I love paper. I will treasure this journal. :)
amanda
2:33 pm
Anonymous said…
I love peonies! Sounds like your settling in well. Funny how we suddenly realise that sometimes we could get by with less. Thanks for the journal it is stunning.
5:39 pm
Penny said…
Good to hear about the move! Hope those chickies bring you lots of eggs.

I love peonies too. Pity we can't grow them up here :(
10:18 pm
Twobees said…
Glad the move has gone well Lara. The unpacking can be a pain though. Glad to see Ethan has his job sorted out LOL
3:13 pm
Karen L said…
Great to see the update Lara and good to hear that you have settled into your new home. Seeing your chickens reminds me of home here where we have them just like you even the same colour. Looking forward to seeing some more of your lovely creations in the near future.
2:18 am
Mel said…
Oh peopnies - blissful flowers!

Hope you enjoy this new home adventure together
9:54 am
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