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White Christmas in California

We have had some cold wet weather here in Irvine over the past couple of weeks, nothing bad by NZ, or UK standards right here in Irvine but inland there has been a lot of snow. Here are a couple of shots of low snow level on the mountains behind Irvine proving that it is […]

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Matt and Nicky Pass Through LA

39900 Matt and Nicky are back in NZ now, after their time in New York.  On their way home they had a short stop over in LA so they could say HI to us and meet Penelope.  We drove up to LAX and picked them up before heading out to Venice beach around sunset. We […]

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Time for an update

As it is now a month since Penelope was born, there has been a lot going on here in Irvine. With the great help of Anita the first couple of weeks went by quickly, Clemency and Hadley well catered for by an attentive Grandmother. Dad was on car duty but managed to fit some work […]

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Veronica and Penelope back home

39664 Veronica was discharged from the Hospital on Saturday. We came home from Hoag Hospital in Newport to a warm welcome from the kids. They made “welcome home” decorations for the front door which were great. Clemency was writing the notes while Hadley coloured them in, all while under the expert supervision of Grandma. Hadley’s […]

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Penelope Lily van Rij

She who has not been named has been named Penelope Lily van Rij, for all those on my case 😛 Everyone is well, kids are all excited and proud of their little sister. Veronica and Penelope will be heading home from the hospital tomorrow (Saturday). I have added another crop of photos for everyone. Cheers […]

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