The last few days have been utterly devastating for the people of Christchurch, and all of New Zealand.

The death toll is climbing everyday, although I do not know anyone personally who has been affected, its still totally heart wrenching to watch and listen to what has been happening.

Our thought are prayers go out to each and everyone who has been affected by this tragedy.

Christchurh Cathedral topples, deaths confirmed!

LATEST: A number of people are dead and scores trapped after a large quake struck Christchurch this afternoon.

Police said two buses had been crushed by falling debris, while witnesses said screams could be heard coming from the Pyne Gould Business building where up to 150 people were feared trapped.

Alexander has been busy at school, doing soccer, and tennis, and starts his HipHop Dance class this week, sadly I can't take him to his first class, (work calls) I'm sure he will have a good time with his Nan. I can't wait to see him boggy his little butt off next week!

Things are busy here, and hot, not hot by Australia standards I know......but hot for us! Still getting close to the end of Feb and it cant last forever, and then we will be complaining of the cold.

Happy Valentine's Day to the "big" and "little" boys in my life... :-) xxxxxx