Our fun day at home in the sun

Again such a beautiful day today, we didn't venture out but had a picnic on the lawn and blew bubbles. Aunty Lisa came over later in the day so we left Maia with her for a bit as Nathan and I zoomed up to the Library to get his 'Horton Hears a Who' book. I want to read him the book a few times and then maybe take him to the movie, that way he'll know the story a bit and might not lose interest half way through the movie. He loves movie's but sometimes he loses interest if it's not something that tickles his fancy. His favourite movies to date are Cars, Curious George and Madagascar. We had Uncle Reid over for his weekly Thursday night dinner and he read Nathan his book and Nathan zonked out straight after, chasing bubbles must have pooped him out.

Can you see my two teeth? And my lunch?

Picnic on the lawn

With MumFunny Faces

Out for a walk

This Morning being such a lovely morning I decided to go for a walk after dropping Nathan at Preschool. When we lived in Brisbane I walked a lot as the area we lived in was lovely and it was always a pleasure. These days I'm a bit lazier, and my suburb isn't exactly 'come and walk around me' material, but the one where Nathans Preschool is, is (Te Atatu Peninsula). As much as I miss Brisbane at times and think Auckland can be a hole at times, how can I complain with surrounds like this.

Kael's 1st Birthday

Nathan's cousin Kael turned 1 on Sunday. We had a lovely lunch at Nana Miriam's, the weather was awesome, the kids had a good time, the food was beauty! He got some cool pressies, so all round it was a top day.

The Birthday Boy playing with the pegs
Nana and Poppy's house is as good as any playground!

Present time! Yay!

The big kids wanting to help

Miss Maia eating some grass

Mmmm I like grass!

Two Weddings in One Week

On Saturday we headed up to Whangaparaoa, north of Auckland for Dean's cousin Christine's wedding. It was a lovely day, and nice to attend another family members wedding. We stayed at my Aunty and Uncles house and they babysat the kids so we could have a relaxing time.

Dean with his Mum and Sister
Dean and his Nana

The happy couple, Christine and Carl

Tyler, Dean's cousin David's son - soo cute!

Nathan taking my Aunty and Uncles dog for a walk

We were all pooped out after a busy weekend and here's Maia getting a comfy nights sleep??

Kirsty's Wedding

We had an extended Easter weekend by cruising to Waiheke Island on Tuesday to attend my cousin Kirsty's wedding. The day was a bit overcast but was still lovely down on the beach. It as a beautiful wedding and the reception at Mudbrick Vineyard was great. Dean's mum came over to watch the kids which was awesome, then she and Nathan had to catch the early ferry home to work and preschool. We stayed a bit longer and caught up with the family before heading home.

My Cousin Cameron and his two kiddies, Jake and Zoe. Waiting for their Aunty to arrive.

The Ceremony at Onetangi Beach

Mum and Dad

Reid and Sasha
Dean and I

Kirsty and Andy with Aunty Wendy and Uncle Kerry (Aunty Wendy is Dad's sister)

This little dude had the cutest suit on, and to see him charge into this big puddle for a swim in it was hilarious.

At Mudbrick Vineyard

Zoe making Maia laugh

Maia takes after my Dads side in lots of ways, I think she and Zoe have similar eyes.

Easter

GOOD FRIDAY

Dean had the work boat booked so took a few of the boys fishing. We went round to his mums where all the kids had a good time playing under the sprinkler. Well Nathan wasn't too sure about it and would only go through with someone else. Kael the waterbaby didn't mind it at all.

SATURDAY

I had a day to myself while the kids stayed with Dean. I went into the city for a look around and to buy my cousin's wedding present. It was great to just take my time looking around. I went for a look through Borders, bought a CD and grabbed a coffee and chilled. Then it was off to the Mall which was pretty packed. With all the shopping getting to me I stopped and got a mean neck and shoulder massage in the mall which gave me the strength to carry on as there was still a dress to buy for the wedding and a few accessories also. Then it was home to my babies who also had a great day. Man I'm going to be doing that more often!! It was great.

EASTER SUNDAY

Nathan and I went to church and left Maia at home with dad to have a sleep. We got home to them chillin outside, so Nathan joined them for an apple and an Easter egg. Later in the afternoon Nanny and Poppa arrived and took over with the kids so we could cruise off to watch the Warriors kick some Eel butt! It was a choice game. Afterwards Fat Freddys Drop played in the supertop, thanks to Vodafone, although they can't have been paid much coz it was pretty short. We bumped into the Tok Crew there too which was awesome to catch up with them out of the blue.

EASTER MONDAY

Went to the Zoo for Cadence's 4th birthday, had a mean feed and a little look around. Dean went fishing again caught the limit again! Got snapper coming out of our ears, can't complain though it's great!!

Forgetting the camera

Last week I forgot to take our camera out and about with us. Luckily Dean's phone camera is pretty good. Thursday the kids and I went to Western Springs with Nathan's trike. He is getting good at biking, but not up the hills just yet so I had to push the pram and the trike, not an easy thing on my own!! We then went to pick up Dean and had some lunch at the park near his office.


Sunday afternoon we went to Henderson Park for the Bfm Summer Sounds concert. The weather was awesome so we found some shade under some big trees and chilled to the cool sounds. There was heaps of space for Dean and Nathan to kick the ball around. We hadn't been to that park before and I spied that it had a good path with no hills for Nathan to ride his trike on some other time.