Verdon Sports day

Today Gearóid headed off to school for Sports Day. He was dressed in yellow as it is the colour of his house - Catherine. He has had to steal Dads shirt as we are having trouble finding yellow clothes. I found a nice pair of bright yellow boxers but I could not persuade Gearóid to wear them as shorts.

Surf to City

Well I did not think I had it in me but today I walked the "Surf to City". 11.5Kms from the beach to Queenspark in the middle of Invercargill. As you can see the only casualty was my poor heel. And I can't even begin to imagine how my legs will feel in the morning....

Gearóid Goes to Verdon

Today Gearóid started at Verdon College in the junior campus. And then his journey began .....

He had a good day but was annoyed to come home with homework. The day ended with a sightseeing trip to Bluff (he was too busy talking to someone and got on the wrong bus). But all is well ... the bus brought him back to Invercargill and Dad and our neighbour did a mercy dash into town to pick him up. Gearóid is off tomorrow and Wednesday is Waitangi day so he will be back at school on Thursday.

Ricaro and Kitana came to stay

Ricaro and Kitana came to stay with us during the school holidays. Unfortunately Gearóid and I got sick and ended up in bed for a few days.

Christmas Day 2007

Gearóid and Ricaro

Gearóid, Kitana and Ricaro

Rasta Gran (You think she would do her hair for Christmas)

Gran and Poppa

Lisa and Pat

Kitana, Trudi and Pat

And the award goes to ...

2007 ended on a happy note with the end of year concert for Gorge Road School. Gearóid received his Leaver's Certificate as he sadly said good bye to Gorge Road School. We were so proud to sit in the audience and hear the wonderful things the principal had to say about Gearóid as he gave his reasons for awarding him the Lesley Tait Prinicpal's Cup. The award is given to the student who carries the school's name with pride and serves the community well.
Right : Gearóid with Mr Marriott (Principal)
Below : Gearóid and Ben with Mr Scott (Teacher)