Spring like colds and flowers

Three children sick so far this week, but all at school today - sore throats and persistent coughs, poor things. Zach even missed football on Sunday! Hannah and Zach had Monday off, and Katarina came home pale and interesting after school.


I managed to get into the garden - lots of lovely spring flowers and tulips will in in flower by next week.

Janine went to the Timaru Girl's ball on Saturday night - she looked stunning in the Thai silk dress Chris brought in Thailand eight years ago. We also managed to find some 'bling' that matched the dressed beautifully.

Janine went with her friend Martina, and a wider group of girl. Martina also stayed the night, as she lives in Pleasant Point. They all had a lovely time, no one interested in drinking alcohol, and only one of the girls had a a male partner. Janine managed to make the paper twice on Monday morning. The photographer lives next door and dropped off a beautiful enlarged print of her photo, so we have some great reminders of the big night.