Jack's first day at Churchill Park school

This was Jack's physical reaction when I asked him whether he was excited about starting school.  It was accompanied by a jump and a very loud and long YEEEESSSSSSS!

Lucy's early birthday present...

Lucy has her own special reading chair...

Jack's birthday party

Jack had his birthday party at the Whangaparaoa Steam Railway. We all had a great day - there was a fun play area...

but the best parts were the train ride (obviously)...

and the treasure hunt...

The cake (a dirty diesel with some troublesome trucks) was ok too!

Happy 5th birthday Jack

What a fabulous day.  Great presents....

and pancakes and gigantic fluffies for breakfast...

and cake (with a train of course!)...

and a ride on a real train!