Life's a Pumpkin

Living one great, big adventure in New Zealand!

Physio License Update

I wish I could say this whole process of waiting for my PT (physio) license to transfer from the States is over. It’s not. In fact, the NZ Physio board … Continue reading

January 23, 2014 · Leave a comment

Caution! Climbers may fall…

I’ve been working a little at the physio clinic over the past several weeks. Just doing little odds and ends. I walk to work along Tamaki Drive. It reminds me … Continue reading

January 21, 2014 · 1 Comment

A Nap and Some Gelato

So over the weekend Brock and I headed up north with our friend Russell. Russell went to work and we used the car to explore the northern parts of Auckland. … Continue reading

January 14, 2014 · 3 Comments

Taranaki, Holidays, and Shingles

I must advise you, dear fellow reader, that this entry is a Smorgasbord board of events. There is no plot, story, or epiphany to be found here. Ok, you are warned. … Continue reading

January 12, 2014 · 1 Comment

Coromandel Peninsula

One of the most beautiful places we’ve been to yet! The Coromandel Peninsula is the most popular vacation destination for Kiwis. I have to say the Coromandel Peninsular has got to … Continue reading

January 8, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Pohutukawa Tree

It’s 6 more days until Christmas. The rising sun warms our little home as nearly 4 million Kiwis prepare for one of their biggest holidays. Most people will head to … Continue reading

December 18, 2013 · Leave a comment

2013: A Year in Review

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of our family and friends, both in the US and NZ! We would have loved to send everyone a personalized Christmas card…but being abroad makes that … Continue reading

December 17, 2013 · Leave a comment

Gone Fishing

So Brock went fishing with Stan. And Stan’s a funny guy. Stan made sure to capture Brock’s new experience of fishing from a kayak. We all had a good laugh! … Continue reading

December 16, 2013 · Leave a comment

A Summery Christmas

There’s a huge Santa Claus perched up on some building in downtown Auckland. But it doesn’t seem like Christmas. Why? It’s summer in Auckland. It’s about 70 degrees outside. We … Continue reading

December 11, 2013 · Leave a comment

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