As SuperMom stated previously, we have decided to succumb to peer pressure and join the modern age by starting a family blog. The main purpose of this blog is to keep those that are near and dear to our hearts, but not our home informed of the happenings in our universe.
Here goes the first update...are you ready!? After having 75% of the family in the far-off land of New Zealand for nearly three months, Dad was overjoyed to rejoin his beloved family. We regrouped for two weeks of 'holiday' (NZ term for vacation). We were able to partake in the magnificent beauty of the South Island. We spent the first week visiting family in Christchurch. The latter half we completed a 700-mile family road trip. Some cities we visited with exotic, unpronouncable names included: Kaikoura, Kekerengu, and Punakaiki. Our favorite place was the seaside town of Nelson (no, not the hair band from the 80's). Dad especially enjoyed driving on the wrong (left) side of the road and from the passenger side of the vehicle through the mountainous, windy roads. Mom became a little car sick. A quick sidenote on gas prices. After paying over $7 per gallon for gas we have nothing to complain about in the U.S.
Dad n' Kiddies in Kaikoura
Is It Dead?! (no, just sleeping)
One of our 'cabins' and stylish rental wagon
Cool sign from a jewelry maker in Nelson
Monkey mobbed by Japanese tourists
Digging around for shells at Sumner Beach
Trying to get the perfect picture: Takes 1 and 2
Take...I give up!
The kiddies loved the beaches and searching for seashells. You may ask why the kids are in long pants and jackets in this tropical paradise. Well, it is Fall/Winter in New Zealand now which means the temp can range from around freezing in the morning to only 50-60 degrees during the day. All in all it was a great experience, especially with my loved ones. We even survived the nearly 9,000 mile, 24+ hour journey back to our homebase in the 'Land of Corn'.
The End...
Until next time space cadets...
8 comments:
Good job Wagners on the blog! We miss you guys. When are you going to come visit again? We'll check out the North Island. (It's warm there)
This is cool! Thanks for including me. I can't believe how the kids have grown since I saw them last.
What up Heros! I miss you and I love you and what an awesome blog. I need to start one for my little family. Any chance you still might take a road trip to Tucson?? :( oh well, it was worth a shot. May be next year I'll have place to put my hand. Loves ya.
Wow, that was pretty good for your FIRST EVER blog entry. I can't wait to read more crazy and exciting antics of my favorite super family. Keep on fighting the good fight!
Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Can this dream be true? A blog of the Iowagners? I love it! I'm so glad to hear you guys got back safe and sound. :) Guess what? I have a blog too! :D www.acrosstheuniversemuse.blogspot.com. I miss you sooooooooo much! Loves and hugs! -Brie
wow...they're like KIDS now instead of little things....wow! It's been too long!
Whoo Hoo!!! It's my favorite Iowans! Sorry we have missed you calls. So happy to be able to visit you this way! Love, Mom
P.S. Check mine out lifeinredshoes.blogspot.com
New Zeland looks amazing! I'm glad you finally got to be all together though..that was a long time apart I bet. I'm in UT right now, but found your blog through Julie's. Love it! I'm glad to be able to stay in touch when we move. If you want to peek mine...it is skye-o.blogspot.com
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