Disruptive!

We've been having a lot of work carried out on the house for the few weeks, namely a new roof and plastering in the kitchen/dining area.
It will be worth the pain, dust and disruption, but it always takes a lot longer than you think it will.
Some progress pics of the house:


Please excuse the array of child paraphernalia, and yes that is a small boy poking out from under the deck!

Earthquake

As the list of people lost to Tuesday's horrific earthquake in Christchurch grows, our hearts ache for the people who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods.
As the earthquake has scared the land and our hearts it has also scared our small country.
However, during our collective grief, I have never felt more proud to be a New Zealander and of our nation.
The selflessness, generosity and banding together of communities to help and support those who have been traumatised and displaced has brought tears to my eyes again and again.

Kia kaha Canterbury