12/4/2011

Yasmines Actual Big Day
Born at exactly 6:53pm
at only 3.6 kgs
our beautiful small pink bundle of joy came into our lives.
If you've had children you will understand life just isn't the same,it becomes more exciting!

Anyway I've found out my Birthday cake skills definitely need improving
i guess the taste is the most important bit though it does need to look good to make you wanna eat it
Made sure i kept tradition and picked a cake from the women's weekly Birthday cake book
and spent most of a day baking and decorating.

NZ take 2!

For all those who have been wondering where we have been hiding, (You might of guessed from the last post)Yasmine took her second trip across to New Zealand with flying colours four flights and not a peep 

A well traveled child who loves to fly and watch through the window as we take off and land 

O dear with many more possible trips to be had, maybe we better start saving for flying lessons at this rate we might have our own modern day Amelia Earhart on our hands

 shes not the slightest bit afraid when it comes to going up and down stairs

this was a wonderful challenge as she loved to play with everyone's nerves.

Delicate treasures she loves and a few she got for her birthday.Her new found expression of excitement "whoa!"when she sees something beautiful or amazing.makes us laugh everytime.

And last of all she enjoys a good party so how could she miss her Auntie Josie's wedding

1 Today!!!

Our Little Yasmine Minnie Min Min Moo Moo is 1!

I remember bringing her home like it was yesterday! our bundle of Pink is 

nearly walking

still loves to talk and babble on in her own way

Loves clothes, animals, swimming,reading.

thinks its funny to copy other people laughing.

Has her very own Pandora bracelet to grow with her and be reminded of all those that love her.

 and has been to NZ twice! Here are just some of her NZ birthday party Pics.... ( to check out more of Yasmine go to katieannephotography )

Grapes and Cookies at once

Stuffing our face before anyone else has started

MMMmm the birthday cake was yum

Opening prezzies and already giving them love.

the weather was perfect and thanks to all those that helped make this afternoon very special.

11 Months

HELP , need to get birthday plans organized!

Yasmine is starting to be abit more steady on her feet and not so scared about getting herself down from standing position.

She uses anything or even just her own arm to pretend talking on the phone to anyone put mainly her Dad.

She can say a few more words like hi, hello, charlie (our cat)

she waves goodbye

and has a sudden want to bob up and down when she hears any kind of music.

At the beach

Feeding the Ducks

Hanging out with Dad

Karakia

The destruction of Christchurch has hit Kiwis hearts all over the globe , as motions be it natural or people power around the world are changing this earth we all call home may it remind us all our Lord is near.

A good friend brought this version of the new zealand national anthem to my attention and you might find you cant help but follow the words and sing along its proved what a beautiful country New Zealand is. Remembering our last visit and hopefully another one very soon this is for our NZ friends where ever you may be.

Download Cindy Ruakere's version of the National Anthem here.

God of nations! at Thy feet
In the bonds of love we meet,
Hear our voices, we entreat, 

God defend our Free Land.  

Guard Pacific's triple star,
From the shafts of strife and war,
Make her praises heard afar,
God defend New Zealand

Men of ev'ry creed and race
Gather here before Thy face
Asking Thee to bless this place
God defend our free land
From dissension, envy, hate
And corruption guard our State   
Make our country good and great
God defend New Zealand

Peace, not war, shall be our boast
But should our foes assail our coast
Make us then a mighty host
God defend our free land
Lord of battles, in Thy might
Put our enemies to flight
Let our cause be just and right
God defend New Zealand

Let our love for Thee increase
May Thy blessings never cease
Give us plenty, give us peace
God defend our free land
From dishonour and from shame
Guard our country's spotless name
Crown her with immortal fame
God defend New Zealand

May our mountains ever be
Freedom's ramparts on the sea
Make us faithful unto Thee
God defend our free land
Guide her in the nations' van
Preaching love and truth to man
Working out Thy Glorious plan
God defend New Zealand

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Happy Valentines Day

 

Happy Valentines to all my followers. xo

10 MONTHS!

WOWSIES only 2 more months and Yasmine will be 1!

Her latest achievements are her delight in the art of pulling oneself up to standing position using anything she can reach to do this.

Problem number 1: she cant work out how to get down once she is up
Problem 2:  she wants to be up all day because its now more fun than sitting

So that means we have officially entered the bumps and bruises stage
with already her accidentally biting her lip and scratching her nose
Shes full of beans like always and talks non-stop

7 teeth
enough hair for a clip

my beautiful baby is grown up into a beautiful little girl. but i guess all mothers still think of their children as their little baby.

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