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.

(Fresh Design Play suit find out where to get yours here -FreshDesignsAustralia)

Goat Island

Goat Island Marine Reserve  is on the coast at the small town of Leigh, approximately 90km north of Auckland, New Zealand.

For more than 30 years marine life has been fully protected from any form of fishing. For the marine enthusiast, the experience is one you will never forget.

Fish seen include snapper, blue maomao, parore, red moki, goatfish, leatherjackets, sweep, blue cod, spotties, kelpfish, marblefish, eagle rays and stingrays. Some of the snapper for which the reserve is famous, are a metre long and have lived in the reserve for many years.

Snorkel, Dive, take a glass bottom boat ride or just relax on the beach side.

  

Gourmet Sculptures

Brick Bay Sculpture Trail near Matakana showcases an ever-changing exhibition of around 45 contemporary sculptures

 

Gourmet grazing platter and fine Wine on a warm NZ summer day is Bliss

Going somewhere guys?

would love to take these home

Peek a BOO!

LIVE WIRE

ollie ollie ollie

Priceless moments with a favourite Uncle , we love and miss you!

(Yasmine styling fresh design bloomers from Katie and gorgeous top from Sarah Lux)