Look what I found................
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Labour Weekend
Uncle Bruce and Lyn stayed with us over the long weekend... the entertainment tired Hector out! Hector didn't get to use his clubs as he's a bit little still but he tried them on for size.
We had a bit of breaky up at Verran's Cafe before the DIY kicked in.
We had a bit of breaky up at Verran's Cafe before the DIY kicked in.
Chris and I went out for a romantic lunch in the Viaduct on Labour Day while Hector spent the afternoon with Aimee. A few sneaky vinos and a hokey pokey ice cream later we felt like we'd been on holiday for a week! And...I learnt you can drive underneath the harbour bridge! Auckland cannot be beaten on a clear sunny day.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Kiwi Valley Farm Park
What do you do on a wet October day in Auckland? Remember that...
FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE!
And go 'out west' to Henderson and visit the Kiwi Valley Farm Park. Find as much mud and clay as you possibly can to smear over your clothes, get your palm licked by numerous animals, freaked out by a few, have your first pony ride then tuck into lunch and a lovely sedating ice cream on the ride home! Thanks Rocco and Jennie!
Saturday, October 18, 2008
The Verran School Town & Country Day
Our 100 MPH son proved today that he does hold on back on the odd occasion. We ended up making more donations than paying for rides and activities today at the town & country day. The tractor ride and a pat of a few scraggly sheep was all that was managed... the boucy castle, hot rods and all sorts of other fun stuff was avoided. Only one little stress for the day, we lost Rocco for about 20 minutes - not something I'd wish on anyone or care to experience again!
Seven Years of Marriage!
October 13th marked the 7th year of marriage for Chris and I! It seemed crazy to head back down the country again just a few days after we had done what felt like a complete lap of the North Island. But plans were in place and it was just what we needed. Hector got to spend the weekend with Poppa Carl and Nanny, and we played lots of golf and drank wine in the Hawkes Bay.
Te Mata Peak is the stunning backdrop of the Craggy Range Winery where we had dinner... and the post dinner chins are showing already in front of the open fire! Finally tasted Wagyu Beef... that's the stuff that is supposedly massaged by virgins and treated to a life of luxury to ensure the tenderist meat possible. It was good but I'm not convinced about the virgin part.
Te Mata Peak is the stunning backdrop of the Craggy Range Winery where we had dinner... and the post dinner chins are showing already in front of the open fire! Finally tasted Wagyu Beef... that's the stuff that is supposedly massaged by virgins and treated to a life of luxury to ensure the tenderist meat possible. It was good but I'm not convinced about the virgin part.
My perfect husband produced the perfect flowers too. Calla lilies were my wedding flowers. How does he do it!!!!!!!!!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Keeping In Touch
It is said that when one door closes, somewhere another opens.... well I'm not going to wait around for that door to magically open on its own accord, I'm grabbing the handle myself! Our much loved and amazingly tenacious sister in law lost her battle with cancer not so long ago and I was touched by how one family could provide such inexhaustible love and support. I am honoured to be able to be part of that family and want to ensure we remain connected during these busy lives of ours. So here it is, my vow to all to try and keep an up to date blog of where us Macbeths are at.
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