The purpose for staying in Owaka for the week was so that Stephen could help his niece Lisa and her family with the extensions to their house. With Bella now nearly three months old their two bedroom house is beginning to burst at the seams. Chris started around Christmas time on the two new bedrooms and ensuite, but as he is doing this only part time and when time allows, the project had stalled with only some of the cladding on. So we had decided that when we started moving north for the winter we would detour into Owaka and give them a hand.
Chris took a week’s break from the farm and Stephen and he beavered away all week, in perfect weather, to completely finish the cladding and make the entire extension weatherproof and ready for the internal fit out.
While I wasn’t much use outside I spend my week with Lisa, Shelby(aged nearly 5) and Bella helping out where I could. I helped with the cooking of meals, dealing with washing, and minding Bella when Lisa was busy. I went to Playcentre with Shelby one morning as well as spending time with her playing games, reading to her and watching her play her first game of Rippa Rugby. 
Chris and Lisa were very grateful for our help and we are very happy to be able to help family out when it is needed.
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