Trees for Babies

While I was off playing football this morning, Ian took the kiddies to plant trees at a local reserve (or park). The Council organises these events regularly. Each family can plant a tree to represent their child. Ethan and Imogen got a tree each as we didn't get to do it when Ethan was a baby as he wasn't born here. They planted a rawarawa (a new zealand honeysuckle) and another one that Ian can't remember. They each got a certificate to commemorate the event. We can go back later when they have all been pegged out and put their names on the tree markers. Hopefully we'll get some photos then too. They had bouncy castles and face painting today. There were free lollies so Ethan was happy - that's all he needs really.

Ethan is almost over his cold. He slept all night last night in his own bed. Ian slept with him the previous 3 nights. What's even better is that he slept until 8.30. We all got a bit of a lie-in as Immy fed at 6.00 in our bed then slept on to 8.

Yesterday and today have been incredibly foggy in the morning. This morning we couldn't see the city as we drove off the peninsula. By 10 though the sun had come out and burned it off to leave a glorious sunny day. It's only been a high of about 17 degrees but it feels a lot hotter in the sun. It was very hot playing football today. We lost 2.0. We've yet to score a goal but it is still great fun. I am enjoying running around like a mad thing even though i can't actually control the ball.

This afternoon has been busy as I decided to make pizzas. I have a great Jamie Oliver recipe for pizza dough (courtesy of Mrs Bundy). We make a big batch and freeze 6 bases and make 2 pizzas with fresh herbs, caramelized onions, lots of cheese and sundried tomatoes and olives. Yummy! Ethan has his appetite back so enjoyed them as well. It takes forever though as I partially cook each base on the pizza stone before freezing them. I then had to bake a cake as I am on the rota to provide cakes for church tomorrow. I find it very hard to bake and not eat whatever comes out of the oven. I managed to control myself.