Wow, did you see the date on my last post? AUGUST!!! I knew it had been a while but not that long.
A brief run down on the rest of the year then…
Let me start with Tobyn…
- The year ended and he has now officially finished primary school and moves on to intermediate. We are all looking forward to a new start in a new school. T is a little nervous about it but excited as well. He can’t wait to try out for the dance team there.
- He has loved dancing this year. Dean asked his boys group if they would like to enter a comp in the Oct school holidays. He LOVED it…so much so that he tried out for the comp team for 2010 and got in! It does mean a huge commitment but so good for him. We will spend 4 nights every week plus some weekends at the studio.
- He participated in the dance production and a friend of mine relayed this comment to me. Said to her from a stranger sitting next to her…”That little boy is a great dancer” speaking of Tobyn…my friend said “Yes, and i know him” So lovely!
- He played summer hockey…not so in love but he did it.
- He had a great year of keyboard and ended the year with a fantastic performance at the concert. He played a set piece and then a piece he composed himself. And yet again another lovely comment made by a stranger “your young boy was the stand out performance for me” I just thought WOW, because her daughter was a stand out for me!!! His final keyboard report was glowing and Roy wants him to sit his first exam in 2010. Tobyn feels a little nervous about this though.
- Also in the performing arts, he had a singing solo in the Church Nativity play. We think he has a lot of potential with singing, with a bit of voice training I think he could be very good. I will endeavor to upload to youtube then you can let me know what you think.
- T has worked hard on his attitude this year. He has made some really good friends in a year where some other friends were not so nice to him. In 2008 he was often sullen looking and hard to get a smile out of. In 2009 he has worked hard on being more pleasant and I can say it works!!!
- All in all T is a beautiful soul, he looks out for his family and friends and has a huge heart. He is definately gifted in the arts and has finally realised this for himself. He is a very bright young man with his academic levels in the top 80% of New Zealand in every area. Particularly excelling in literacy. I wish the very best for him in 2010 and hope he continues to see his skills and put the most in to them.
Isaac
- I turned 4 in Oct with a Thomas the Tank Engine party. We were not going to have a party because Steve was over seas. But with the help of my teen girls at Church we put on a great party!
complete with “Fat Controller Larissa”
- I has thrived at Kindy in the 2nd half of the year. After a difficult start he has settled in and lvoes it. the teachers say he is a lovely boy who is friends with everyone, particularly the boys. I have to read a book before I leave and then he usually goes on to the cars or trains. We have a few precious paintings because he doesn’t do very many of them!
- I loves to go to Doodlebugs and Little Groovers…but ONLY if Ivy will be there! Yes Isaac has his 1st love…the 2 I’s are inseparable and it is adorable. I would put a photo but I’s Mum doesn’t want her photo on line, but imagine two wee 4 year olds with chubby faces gazing in to each other eyes with HUGE love. It is amazing for me to watch, I love it.
- I wants to do everything his big brother does! Tonight he went on his 1st official run around the block with Daddy and Tobyn and ran most of the way. At the end he said “I am filthy” I think he meant I am exhausted, LOL. He says he will do the mini tris in Feb…we’ll see, I am not sure he will, but we will try.
- He comes out with very cute things e.g “Why do the educators rub their legs together? They sit on the edge, fly around and make lots of noise.” Talking about cicadas.
- He participated in the Church nativity play as a mouse. But he refused to put on any face paint and not long after scuttling and squeeking up to the front of the church he took off the costume and played!
I am sure there is more to say but it is hard to remember after so long!
Steve
- Business trips away
- Many nights and weekends of hockey, both school and rep teams.
- Dressing up as Ozzie Osbourne, Dolly Parton and Superman for work functions.
- A few days away with his boys in Taupo.
- Many goes at securing the lamb in the paddock, including weight training lifting Sherlock back over the fence when he had escaped.
Yvette
- Not much scrapbooking!
- Stampin up monthly clubs going well… a nice bit of pocket money earnt.
- Training as a Zumba instructor. My friend Rowena and I trained and are now official instructors in this fantastic form of exercise. A latin music inspired fitness class…a party at every class!!!
- And generally caring for the family.
As for all of us there is way more than that short thing. Now that I plan to blog better I won’t get so far behind again. Lastly a few photos to keep you up to date.
T’s vege creation for pet and craft day. It is meant to be the London Eye. Unfortunately the wheel part fell of before it was judged and so he came 2nd.
I love this photo and might see about getting it on a canvas.
My gorgeous boys.
Thats all for now folks, I really want to get the family stories down better in 2010.
hey yvette that is great you should write a book u r awesome at expressing your thoughts u go girl and tobyn and issac u r both doing so well aunty luvs u very much keep up the good work we r very proud of u both!!! loved reading your blog babe luv u always aunty june xxx
It’s lovely to read an update about your beautiful family, Yvette. I’m very impressed with Tobyn and his obvious abilities in the area of performing arts! Good on him for putting in all the time & effort, and I hope 2010 is a great year for him in this area.
Cute stories and photos of Isaac, sounds like he is doing great at Kindy.
Congrats on your Zumba training, too! So do you teach classes somewhere now?
OMG I’ve only just heard that word Zumba mentioned … it was only yesterday at work and now again today … might have to find out a little more.
Happy New Year to you all.
Holy smoke Yvette you’ve blogged!!LOL Looking forward to seeing and hearing more from you and your great family – and Zumba!
Hi Yvette, lovely to hear what you have been up to…slap slap for not blogging about it sooner though. The boys sound like they have acheived many good things this year and you must be super proud of them both. Yay that Stampin’ Up! is going well. Wishing you all the best for you and your family in 2010… oh and blog more lol.
Hi Yvette – just catching up on what you have all been up to. WTG Tobyn – sounds like he has had a great year and as for Isaac – LOL over his first love. What a cutie. Looking forward to more blogging from you – no pressure though. LOL
Yvette do you teach Zumba classes? When and Where???
Hi Yvette just caught up on you goings on the blog….very interested to hear that you have trained to treach Zumba….are there classes in PN?? If so would be very keen to hear about them……Cheers Jo
hi my darling neice, once again luv your blog, what a great book u r going to have to give your boys, when they r older ,and u being an observer………. i like very much ……….u take after your aunty lol!!! lovely to see the boys doing so well, wish i was as inspirational and creative as you…………. love following your blog every month, cant wait for next months update, luv always, and big hugs to all of u xxx