Family

We are an average size family in Pirongia where we live.  My name is Paul and I am 55 years old.  I live with my wife Catherine aged 40 and my three children Ella, Ruby and Kate.  Ella has just turned 4 Ruby and Kate are 22 months old, with Ruby being 2 minuets older.  We have 3 dogs and live on 3.5 acres on the slopes of the Mountain.  The soil is volcanic and we have been here for 1 year have planted the beginnings of an orchard grow our own veges.   Have two steers and 20 chickens.  We moved here so our children could grow up in the country and know where their food comes from.  AWe have no television by choice but we do watch movies from time to time and the kids are allowed to enjoy kids films etc.  I am a full time dad and have been for four years it is tough while ,y partner works and she finds that tough.  I am involved in Play center and Mainly music.