Archive for December, 2010
This December Noah’s parents embarked on the 24-hour journey from Castle Rock, Colorado to Christchurch, New Zealand—they stayed with us for two full weeks, enjoying the beautiful countryside, epic coastlines and the local flavour of our new city. It was a huge blessing having their company during the holidays!
NOAH’S TOP 5
—Being near the ocean
—Simplicity of the culture
—Nearly everyone has a garden/It is a pseudo-agrarian society
—Kiwi ingenuity
—The people are outdoorsy
KATE’S TOP 5
—Most things stay green all year round
—Cafe’s on every corner
—Endless new things to discover (recent find were tree swings by a beach)
—There are no dangerous animals or insects
—New Zealanders have a great gift for hospitality
—Visa application acceptance from NZ immigration
—Commissioning send off from friends and family
—Our trip to Kauai, Hawaii
—Our move to New Zealand in March
—The birth of Kate’s cousin’s baby Miles
—The visit of our friend Stacey
—Meeting our South African friends, the Willems
—Our trip back to the States this summer to see friends + family
—The marriage of Noah’s brother Nathan to Sarah
—The 7.1 earthquake in September + subsequent aftershocks
—Golden Bay beach trip
—Noah’s 31st Birthday
—Grandpa Frank Donner passed away Nov. 11
—Kate flies to Iowa for funeral and time with family
—29 miners die in Greymouth, NZ tragedy
—Kate’s 27th birthday
—December earthquake and subsequent aftershocks
—Noah’s parents two-week visit in December
