End of April

Ella 3, Lucy at 13 weeks

Lunch at Katie and Jason's on the first weekend of April
Left to right Finn Nat Ella Henry Sophie and Grace,
Back row: Libby in high chair, Katie and Jason Ang Theresa and Rose.

Ella offered to drive us to Pauanui, but I suggested that if she can't even get her sunnies on the right way around then perhaps she shouldn't be driving us in the car...

Lucy, Grandma Margaret and Ella
We all converged on Pauanui for a weekend, Grandma Jenny and Poppa even came up for a few nights, as Poppa had a 100th birthday party to go to in Whitianga. (one of his aunties) There are still 2 aunties surviving, one in Whitianga, and one in Havelock north, along with Uncle Wallace who is also in his 90's and lives in Havelock North.

We also got the chance to go and catch up with Brian and Joyce and went for a lovely walk in the old gold mines around Waihi. Ella enjoyed walking in the dark tunnels with a torch, and a quick ride in the little train...

Ella holding class with the miniature teddies, Cinnamon (the tiger) lying in the back ground

Joyce getting a cuddle with Lucy.

Me getting a birthday present on the 23rd. Ella was more excited about the whole thing than me i think...

Dress up day at Piccolini

Lots of fairies

Ang and Lucy having a coffee with Daddy to celebrate my birthday

Ella was pretty excited when the fluffy came with a chocolate fish!

Icing Daddy's cake. Ella helping with the dishes, Won't need to wash this one mum, I've licked it clean....

yum chocolate icing...

Smiles for Daddy on his birthday..

Dawn service at the Onga Onga memorial

Ella helping to place a Poppy on the statue, (for the soldiers)

Bumped into cousin Lachie after the service, He was pretty excited to see Lucy again, and Ella and Lachie had fun tearing around the Onga Onga fire station.

Ella and Lachie racing, around the lawn

Lachie getting a turn on the fire engine. Hope it doesn't leave with you on the back Lachie!!