Clark's in Taiwan

Three Generations of Clarks

It was great to finally introduce Hunter to his "Granddad". Dad met us for one evening in Wellington the first week we were in NZ, then we spent 5 nights at his place in Hamilton later in our trip. Dad seemed to really enjoy Hunter despite the middle of the night wake ups and I know Hunter will have fun when he's a bit bigger as Granddad will probably be the one to feed him all the biscuits and goodies he wants!

First introductions at the Ferry Terminal in Wellington -
we think we figured out where Hunter got his brown eyes

Hunter's pretty hooked already

Babies have a way of bringing out the silliness and smiles in everyone

Yep, TV time with Granddad

The Perfect Day Out

Our last day in Wellington was a stunning one spent with good friends enjoying the winter beauty of New Zealand beaches. The Camerons took us for a drive to one of their favourite "day off" desitinations... it was such a gorgeous day... one of those days you're really thankful you're a Kiwi!

Daddy teaching Hunter how to hunt ducks

Hunter & Will... well behaved little guys chillin' in the back seat

What did I tell you... stunning winter day!

Southern Hospitality

Our time in Christchurch really felt like a holiday thanks to the good ole hospitality of Justine & Lucas Anstiss!!! They really know how to make us feel at ease and comfortable! While in Christchurch we visited Tony's relatives, checked out Arise Church, slept in, ate delicious meals, experienced a creative life group evening... Tony even got out for a game of golf and a day of snowboarding!!! It was a beautiful week and we felt totally relaxed...

Little Liberty did a great job of sharing her toys and looking after Hunter. She's expecting a baby brother to arrive anyday now, so we think Hunter was good practice.

Hopefully she'll be this tender with the new baby... certainly she will.

The two crews... we had to settle for the traditional Anstiss/Clark pancake breakfast for dinner since the Clark side of the equation kept sleeping in...

Southern Belles

Timaru Road Trip

On a sunny Saturday we met up with the Dunedin branch of the Anstiss family in Timaru for a little catch up over pizza and hot chips. It was a spectacularly beautiful day... another one of those days you're thankful you're a Kiwi.

"On the road again, I just can't wait to get on the road again..."

I don't think the Red Rocket Cafe will ever be the same...

Liberty loves her daddy

Liberty's not the only one who loves daddy... Hunter's had a blast bonding with daddy over the past weeks

The beauty that is New Zealand

Meet Auntie Sasha

Tony's sister drove down to Hamilton for the weekend so we had a Clark Family Sleepover... sorta! Hunter enjoyed hanging out with his auntie... and loves his new farm book that makes animal noises! Thanks Auntie Sasha!!!

Do You Remember This Kid's Rhyme?

Tony & Jennifer sittin' in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G...

First comes

Then comes

This year we celebrated our 5th Anniversary while in New Zealand...

what a gift - 5 weeks of time together!!!

Is that Barista or Barrister?

Tony's dad is pretty cool... in the past few months he's graduated from Law school and passed his professional exams at age 62!!! Thankfully we were in town for his "Admittance to the Bar" ceremony... we'd have been gutted to miss him in the wig!!! What a huge accomplishment - we are all very proud of him!

Dad thought he was off the hook when the ceremony went longer than scheduled - but oh no... he still had to say a few words! I guess future lawyers have to get used to that!

As you've begun to notice... Hunter really likes his daddy

It may be time to replace the face on the coins... George Washington who???

Not quite, Tony...

but maybe someday, Hunter...

Unofficial Clark Family Reunion

Besides the grand first introductions to Tony's dad and sister, we've met up with more of the Clarks in the past 3 weeks than we have over the past 5 years! It was good timing to introduce the newest addition to the family.

Whenever we're in the South Island we meet up with Uncle Alistair and his family. This time was especially fun because we could speak Chinese with his wife, Jenny. I think she thought that was pretty cool.

We met up with some of Tony's cousins he hasn't even seen since he was young(er)...

that was quite special to spend some time with them.

Granny is 96 this year... praise God for yet another opportunity to catch up with her.

Hunter is named after her husband so it was a really special introduction.

Tony's cousin Adam's wedding was the venue for the North Island reunion... it was a lovely ceremony and a good time to touch base with some folks I haven't even met before

Day at the Farm

No trip to the North Island would be complete without a trip to Auntie Jewel's place! It was a gorgeous day in Northland and we reveled in the beauty that is New Zealand!!!

When Hunter grows up, Jake can teach him the way of the farm!

Family fun

Get Your Motor Runnin'...

We had a lovely lunch with Karlabelle & Aaron at their new house in Brown's Bay... what a great place to live. Tony dared to ask Aaron for a ride on his motorbike... and Aaron dared to agree! What a rush!!! Tony came back all fired up... we may have to work up to such power... maybe we'll start with a scooter here in Taipei!

Makin' Friends

Much of our trip was spent visiting with friends and family... so of course Hunter made all sorts of new friends and he'll have all sorts of fun to look forward to!