Making the Soup

After the bread rolls and the garlic and lemon butter were ready it was time to get on with the soup. We had kumura, potato, spinach, carrots, onion and pumpkin to get ready. The children helped to peel, grate and slice. Then the veges were put in a big pot and cooked on the oven.

Bread Rolls

To go with our soup, we decided we would make some yummy bread rolls. The children gathered around the table and helped to pour the water and yeast into the bowl. We gladwrapped the top and watched through the film as the yeast began to foam. Then we added the dry ingredients in and gave it a stir. We covered the bowl with a tea towel and sat it by the fire to rise. Once it had risen we all had a turn at kneading the dough and then the rolls went into the oven to bake.









The bread rolls were served with plain butter or lemon and garlic butter. Everyone thought the lemon and garlic butter went well with the soup. The bread rolls were so tasty nearly all the children had seconds. We almost didn't have enough. They were such a hit we will have to make them again soon.

Lemon and Garlic Butter

We googled lemons and discovered loads of delicious recipes. One of them was for garlic and lemon butter. As we were planning to make bread rolls for our soup day we thought this would go perfectly.

Our first job was to grate some lemon zest, then grate some garlic and then mix it with the butter. We had some fantastic helpers; the Morepork children are becoming experts at grating and mixing, and the garlic and lemon butter smelled amazing.

Our Lemon Tree

We have a lemon tree in our garden that is full of yummy looking lemons. We are going to make it our mission to find as many uses for the lemon as we can. Please feel free to share any favourite family recipes with us. Watch this space...

The Morepork Sports Day

Today was our very first Moreporks Sports Day. We set about getting all the equipment ready for the children, then it was time for action. The children and whanau were ready to go so Gemma did a trail demo for everyone. With teachers and whanau placed around the course the children set off round the circuit. After a few times around the course the children all managed to find their favourite station and stayed put taking turn after turn.
After lots of running around it was time for a rest and a drink. The children all recieved medals and certificates for their efforts, and the adults had a hot drink, a muffin and a well deserved rest.
The morning was a huge success thanks to all the help from the families who came to help: The children did an awesome job and we now plan to make this an annual event.

Enjoying our Roast Lunch

After all the preparation and cooking it was time to eat our yummy lunch: we all sat down to share lunch together as a group. We served our chicken and veges with gravy and cheese sauce, it was delicious: the younger children tried mashed vegetables which looked pretty yum. The children tried a bit of everything, with some of them coming back for seconds.

Thanks for all your help every one, and i'm sure we are all looking forward to our soup day, and we hope to have lots of visitors next time.

Preparing our Roast Lunch

Thursday was our roast day. The children started the morning by helping to prepare the vegetables. We had carrots, kumura, potato, pumpkin, parsnip, silverbeet, onion and broccoli. We had lots of wonderful helpers. Well done everybody.

Village Kids Artist's

Last Wednesday we decided to get painting and the children created an amazing masterpiece. It was great to see all of the children working together to create this fantastic piece of art.

Make sure you come in and check out our masterpiece.

Little Red Riding Banana by Richard Tulloch. Story: "Munchy Honey Cakes".

Our walk to the Pet Shop

Today we decided to go for a walk. We went to the pet shop to see what animals they had. We all loved the pussy cat and we were so lucky to get to pat and stroke the bunny rabbit and guinea pig. We enjoyed talking to Tui the Rainbow Lorikeet and some of the children enjoyed riding the statue of a dalmation dog. Here are some photos of our cool trip.

Our new toy

Making Lemonade with the Children

Family Day at the Trains

Well we had yet again another fantastic day at Keirunga Gardens, the weather held out for us and everyone had a blast. Thanks to Paul, the sausages were a great hit especially after numerous train rides. It was great to see you all there, we look foward to seeing you all again at the next Morepork outing.

He has arrived!!

On Sunday the 16th May 2010 at 11:45 Logan Paul Faulknor-Murrell was born, weighing in at 9 pound 10. He is a beautiful addition to Kirsty and Bren's family. Taylah and Connor are very happy and proud older siblings, Connor even thinks his brother is a superhero! Vilage Kids wishes Kirsty and Bren all the best and we cant wait to have a visit from Logan.

Anika's first gingernut biscuit.

Heres a special moment for Anika as she enjoys her first gingernut. Mmmm. She sure enjoyed it.

Welcome Rachael

The Morepork Team at Village Kids would like to welcome Rachael to our team. Rachael is the Head Teacher of the 2-3 year old children down at the Napier road Village Kids centre. We are borrowing her for the next 3 months while Kirsty is away and we hope Rachael has a fabulous time with us.
The children have taken a shine to Rachael already and have made her feel very welcome. "I am looking forward to sharing lots of fun times with the Morepork children and teachers as well as getting to know their families".

Kirsty's Last Day (for 3 months)

The Morepork Team at Village Kids would like to wish Kirsty Good Luck and the best wishes for the next 3 months. Kirsty is due to have her baby next Tuesday the 11th so it is about time she had some time off to put her feet up before her life gets even busier! Kirsty will be popping in from time to time, especially to show off the new addition to her family. We will even skype Kirsty at home to see how she is doing.
Please keep checking our blog as we will post any news we recieve ASAP.
Good Luck Kirsty see you back here in 3 months!!!!

04/05/2010 - Orlando moves to the music

Orlando has had so much fun lately singing and dancing! This is just one of the moments captured where he has been having so much fun!