Crossing over from north to south

August 1, 2012

The day started out OK but it ended up quite cold in the end. The boat was delayed 2 hours so when we left there was only about an hour of daylight. Thankfully the crossing was smooth and there was a playground and TV on the boat to help keep the kids occupied. Woke up […]

Ange & Sara

August 1, 2012

It was great to catch up with Ange, Sara & the boys. It was too bad that we didn’t have a little bit more time with them. We were so impressed with Ange and how well he is communicating in English now. Well done Ange & Sara you have come such a long way from […]

The beginning of our trip down to the south island.

July 23, 2012

It was a really wet, cold day when we left. The desert road was treacherous, it actually snowed and everything was shrouded in mist. We were in the path of a squall all the way to Masterton. These photos are all that I remembered to take of our time in Masterton. We felt an earthquake […]

Bell & Sevi family dinner

July 22, 2012

From Bell & Sevi combined whanau dinner, posted by Tuti Hess on 7/08/2012 (10 items) Elliot and Phyllis in background. Maxine, aunty Sue and Wilma in foreground. Phyllisia Deane, Wilma Beckham Ngatai, aunty Sue and Maxine Hook. Jennypearl Waratini wearing the funny glasses. Father and son. Aunty Sues turn to wear the funny glasses. Eric, […]

Willowcreek Lane

July 22, 2012

From All Blacks vs Ireland, posted by Tuti Hess on 6/25/2012 (6 items) All Blacks doing the haka. Dad supporting the Irish Dean and Debbie enjoying the game. Capacity crowd – totally sold out! Nice, blonde girl in-front of me took this cool pic for us. This has to be one of my … IMG_3570 […]

All Blacks vs Ireland

July 22, 2012

Shopping at Frankton market

July 22, 2012

From Frankton market, posted by Tuti Hess on 6/25/2012 (4 items) When the girls saw this mechanical pony ride they couldn’t resist getting on. Love that smile! Yeehaa! Got some good bargains at the market, yay!!! Happy shoppers. Generated by Facebook Photo Fetcher

My Dad and our trip to Te Kuiti to see the Bell whanau.

July 22, 2012

From Dad and trip to Te Kuiti, posted by Tuti Hess on 6/25/2012 (24 items) Really great to listen to my Dad talk about his life growing up on the farm and his w… Dad on a mission to see if he can get down to the creek and find some watercress. No way down […]

Trip to visit my mothers grave-Ngatira

July 13, 2012

From Trip to Ngatira, posted by Tuti Hess on 6/25/2012 (27 items) IMG_3474 IMG_3475 IMG_3476 IMG_3477 IMG_3478 IMG_3479 IMG_3480 IMG_3482 IMG_3483 IMG_3484 IMG_3485 IMG_3486 IMG_3487 IMG_3488 IMG_3489 IMG_3490 IMG_3491 IMG_3493 IMG_3495 IMG_3496 IMG_3497 IMG_3498 IMG_3499 IMG_3500 IMG_3501 IMG_3502 IMG_3503 Generated by Facebook Photo Fetcher

New Zealand

July 13, 2012

From In New Zealand June 2012, posted by Tuti Hess on 6/23/2012 (21 items) Dean relaxing in our rental house out in the country. Backpacks discarded for now until we have to travel again. Frosty morning. Mariah enjoying playing outside. The sun was shining but it was cold. IMG_3402 I know she’s glad that she […]