Matthew's birthday

The day started with hugs with Mum & Dad. Then a couple of pressies from Nan & Grandad.

Don't worry, Matthew was just sucking his belly in, he isn't malnourished!

"Matthew? What would you like for brekky? Ummmm, jam samich & a milo"

Matthew & Trinity's friends, Alex, Seren, Ella, Adlai, Ezra & Gemma came to have morning tea. Cake & cookies. YUM!
It was a Pirate & Dora theme....lots of balloons, lollies (candy & sweets) & lots of new toys from Matthew's friends. Trinity even put her dancing shoes on for awhile.

Thanks to everyone for the pressies & the company. (Alex even got to wag school today)

Last but not least, we love Jarelle. He got to come to Matthew's birthday on the computer. Unfortunately we had a stinky internet line so I couldn't even get a photo of him on the computer. It was really sad because he wanted to be at Matthew's party! Don't worry Jarelle, you can come to Haunty's birthday.

If you want to look at other photos; here's a Facebook link

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2022017&id=1081317076&l=277956ef5a

Can't believe our little man is 3. Where does the time go?

Dancing

The Rakena's getting their groove on!

Snow in Tauranga

Got to see some photos of my parents’ new abode. The ‘wharepaki’ according to Jarelle (supposed to be wharepahi – housebus) My parents are living in Papamoa with their campervan & a portacom which is their bedroom (one side) & the other side houses their wardrobe, dryer, computer & freezer. Nice set-up I thought after seeing the photos.

Also got to see the ‘snow’ in Tauranga (actually a hail storm)
It was great to see photos of my dad in my favourite pants. The photos actually reminded me of Kawhia for some reason; it was nice to see Koro & Jarelle together!!!

When I saw my parents’ bedroom I thought “mmm, the bed isn’t made – who was last out of bed this morning” – then remembered “who cares really, my parents are living a relaxing life these days”.
It was nice to see that there is a deck in progress along with many tools & bits & pieces. Wouldn’t be a Jacko Tukua whare without the ‘ornaments’ around the house.

Very new to this

Well I have no idea what I am doing, I need to spend time becoming familiar with blogging I think.

Happy Mother's day to all the mums.