Our Scottie’s Baptism Day 💦🤍
♡ Monday 23 Feb, on your 8th Birthday
So many people in the room don’t usually come to church… but they came because they love you.
That meant everything.
You invited everyone who came.
You made the programme.
You were so brave.
Our hearts are so proud.
Jesus loves you so much.
We love you more than words can say.
And we’re so happy you’re ours forever 🤍✨
So grateful to our whānau who travelled to be there.
To Aunty Bree for the beautiful cake 🎂
To our whānau and friends for the yummy kai.
For all the amazing and thoughtful presents 🎁
And to Elder Stebbings for sorting out the baptism font (aka pool 😉).
What a special, joy-filled day celebrating our boy 🤍
#BaptismDay #WhānauLove #GratefulHearts #PeaceIfYouBelieve
Walter Peak was pure magic from start to finish ✨️
A stunning cruise across Lake Wakatipu, followed by the ultimate feast — our favs were venison, lamb and pork done perfectly, creamy polenta, hāngī kūmara, soft fresh bread, salmon, a lollie station the kids couldn’t resist, and the dream combo of toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream (plus all the desserts 😍).
The sheep show with Josh was a highlight — the kids were very concerned for the sheep at first, but were completely won over watching Mia the dog absolutely scale that mountain at lightning speed.
So impressive.
A beautiful night out, amazing kai, laughs, learning, and special memories made with the Taylor-Thompson whānau.
One of those Queenstown experiences that really stays with you. 💛
🚢 Family adventure aboard the TSS Earnslaw
We loved every minute.
The engine room was a huge hit 🔥 seeing the pistons moving, feeling the heat, and getting right up close to a real working steam engine.
Standing at the front of the boat, wind in our faces,
Lake Wakatipu all around us — pure magic.
Cool facts: she’s over 110 years old, one of the last working coal-fired steamships, and still hand-shovelled with coal. A true “Lady of the Lake” 💙
Not a 10-Minute Walk 😅
Thought it was quick… turns out it was hours 😂
Chili-Rose walked 95% up, slept most of the way down 💪
Waterfall was unreal, water icy + fresh, Curtis took the plunge 🥶
Kids kept us on edge at the top but did so good
Not quick — but totally worth it 💙🌿
Happy 9th Birthday Wally 🚲🏏♟️🍦🎂
A year ago you picked up a cricket bat for the first time and fell in love straight away. Then you heard some of Uncle @dusanhakaraia story, started calling him with all your million questions, and decided you’d save up to bring him down for your birthday.
You didn’t quite make it — a softball mitt and a few treats got in the way 😅 — so you thought the plan was off.
Then yesterday, when you thought we were just going to the airport to sort out a broken suitcase…
there he was. Uncle Dush.
The look on your face was everything! Priceless.
And a treat having Baba here too for yours and Chili-Rose's birthday — extra special memories shared in Tekapō.
To top it off, Uncle came with a bonus Plan B: a Black Caps game with Scottie and Baba too.
Wally, you’re an awesome big bro and the best helper to Māmā and Daddy. You bring so much fun, heart, noise and curiosity into our home.
Keep asking a million questions.
Keep trying new things.
Keep being YOU.
We love you to bits ❤️🧡💛
