A day with family ..

The Schobs family, Pip, Matt and Elliott, came to stay last weekend - it was lovely having my gorgeous daughter with hubby and very cute son to hang around with.
Matt had a gig in town and us `girls` took Elliott down to the Gardens - I`m starting him early !

I babysat that night while all the younger clan went into town to support Matt and his band - Nana Marcie watched a movie and crashed into bed. Elliott was a very good boy and slept all night - apart from the time cuddled up to Nana, singing and trying to stand up - he eventually went back to sleep just as the birds started singing !!

Elliott is amazed that these creatures move and have eyes !! He spent some time trying to open Leroy`s eyes and my lovely placid Burmese cat just sat there for ages, didn`t even move a muscle - or though I did see his tail twitching ...

Sunday morning we had brunch at Jacks, a cool cafe down the road, Ellena starts work there this Sunday, washing dishes etc - the girl needs extra money . .

After they left for home I cleaned up the house, it is amazing how much mess 3 other people can make, especially in my small place .. I love having family to stay ...

Elliott`s 1st birthday - 21st August 2008

Happy Birthday Elliott . . . not that sure about the candles but the cake was yum and he got lots of noisy presents, including the balloons. He is such a social boy with a wonderful expressive face and quite a temper too .. Nana in England sent some English flags to fly and lovely presents to boot, all in all, I think we had a great day.

Mummy and baby boy - what a face !

Here is our big boy - one now and full of so much energy it is frightening !! He loves his Aunty Ellena ( my 3rd daughter and my baby ! ) and likes nothing better then to cuddle up.

No 1 and 2 blessings

My first grandchild Lia was born nearly 12 years ago to my eldest daughter Megan and her partner Jamie, who sadly isn`t on the scene now. Lia is a gorgeous kid, lives in Raglan with her talanted Mum ( an artist and teacher) and loves her family.

Sitting on Lia`s knee is no 2 grandbaby, Elliott Thomas, the first child of my 2nd daughter, Pip and her English hubby, Mathew. What a character this little boy is - a real joy ..

blessings ...

Last Sunday my 3rd Grandchild was born to my son Cameron and his lovely wife Carly. Jackson was a healthy 8lbs 6oz with a very good set of lungs and all his bits in the right place !

This new little family lives in Tauranga and I haven`t been over yet as I have the flu !! According to Cameron`s sisters, their brother is coping very well and all is peace at the moment ..