On Waitangi day (6^th February) we went to a picnic at Pines Beach, we had a great day. The weather was fantastic and Mark ended up a great advert for what happens if you neglect to wear sun screen here! After a week the arms are still peeling and the face is just looking "normal" again.

On the 11^th of February we went to Jade Stadium to see the Crusaders against the Highlanders in the first Super 14 match of the season. Of course, the Crusaders won!

There are a few pictures here of Andrew playing basketball. On the 24^th of February he will be going to the trials for Kaiapoi.

At Pines Beach domain, you can just see Mark's head, pre-sunburn, at the bottom of the picture.

After a game of frisbee, with John and Paul.

Another picture of some people at the picnic.

Before the rugby match, the "Crusaders" riding around on their horses.

The horse riders again, that isn't a real castle, honest!

The real Crusaders running out onto the pitch. The picture is a bit soft but you can see that this is a real event.

How's that for a view when you are watching the rugby?

An action shot of Andrew shooting hoops.

And he scores!!

Just to prove the above picture wasn't a fluke (Anne took these pictures).