e diel, 20 shtator 2009

We have set up a new Blog site!

Hi there

Due to our expanding family (Alex Daniel born 15th Sept), we have set up a Coogan family Blog...
So check it out (click on the link on your right) or go to

http://www.thecooganblog.blogspot.com/

e diel, 6 shtator 2009

Jarred's team race a few weeks back!

The starting madness
Brad and Jarred's flash tent and pit

Photo of Jarred which was on the dirtrider website.. (red bike)



e shtunë, 5 shtator 2009

Daddy will be pleased !

Great to see the Toy Library has mini ironing boards !!

Weekend at Grandma's and Grandads

Playing with week old puppies - yes that is one in the gator dash !!

Yes, that is Grandma in the cot reading to Hayley, and yes that is Grandma with her leg in plaster !



Lucky Hayley - more stories, this time with Aunty Trish



Tiki touring and feeding out hay expeditions with Uncle Neil







e hënë, 24 gusht 2009

Some snaps from August

Playcentre excursion to the fire station! Ange and Lukas looking on.

Hannah in the firemans suit ! Hayley thought that was hilarious..



Grandma's leg in plaster, and Smoky the cat - who sneaked a ride to Hawera in the trailer of hay!



Watching dad in the garden !
Playing with Lukas in the shed!








Asleep in the window seat! (One daytime and night time sleep.)




Hayley's Plunket photo


e enjte, 20 gusht 2009

Our fabulously painted playhouse !

Thanks Jacq - what a legend!

After photo!




Marvellous work Miss Dwyer!


Before shot (with deck done)



e shtunë, 15 gusht 2009

Weekend trip to Napier

Great to catch up with Carly / Marsh who are now living back in Napier. Great spot on the hill !




Hayley latched on to Carly's mum - and even became her little hairdresser helper in the salon on the Saturday morning for an hour/ half !

e hënë, 3 gusht 2009

'Torufar' - first official gig on the 25th July. Great background for it at the Cardiff hall.
jarred on microphone, Neil on drums, Mike on lead guitar and Justin on base! it was fun...
Family session pruning hidranjas on the road front..
believe it or not, the mountain is clear as a bell in the background.

Helping with shearing at Tarata. Hayley was pretty excited and saying that the sheep were cold and needed hats on now !



Band practice at the woolshed !

e enjte, 30 korrik 2009

More Pics from July

What a big bump Hamish
Having fun with Grandma

Saying goodbye to the Bryants after a fun weekend


Check out my little house








Snaps from July

Walking around in the doyle saying she was getting married !


Hmmm... guess who found my lipstick !!


2 year old mother /baby group party.


e diel, 12 korrik 2009

Fabulous fun in Fiji



Hayley's smile says it all !! She just loved the pool





Hens party /snorkelling trip. Mum, Kez and I.



Hanging out in the bar / restaurant

Oh what bliss -

6 nights in a row of having babysitter Elena put Hayley to bed as we went out!









Helping dad get ready for the wedding. What a spot!


Beautiful Caito and Handsome Neilo

A Happy day!







Happy as a sand-girl.




Hayley loved hanging out with Baby Jack - and so did we!



Heading home! Do we have to?