Monday, January 12, 2009

Meeting extended family


Last Saturday we went to Papamoa for Maia's first birthday party. It was great to spend some time with Lee-Ann, Jamie, Steven & Maia. We caught up with Jamie's younger sisters Makayla & Caitlin, who were only toddlers last time we met. We also met Maia's dad, Kingi, & his mum, sister & family. The nicest surprise for us was to meet Shirley & Pete - very special people for Steven, Jamie & Maia. Maia thoroughly enjoyed her day. Obviously a very social girl.

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Xmas Dinner


Xmas Dinner
Originally uploaded by Ariadne2007.
After all the stress of Christmas shopping it was so good to kick back & relax at the neighbours' place on Christmas Day. The day started with bubbly & presents, then nibbles, provided by Adrian, & eventually the meal itself. No room for the evening meal, so we lived off leftovers for a few days. Beats meal planning any day. More pics on Flickr.