Beautiful flower girl

Kaia's dress was made by Esmé's very clever sister Ashleigh.

 

Flower Girl!

Uncle Ben and Esmé were married on 20 February 2010 on Matapouri Bay beach and Kaia had the honour of being their flower girl.

The bridal party

Kaia decided to run towards the water but luckily this stranger told her that she'd better stay close to the others!

Back on track..well first a quick chat with Ché

A  few last minute instructions from  the beautiful bride..

She was a bit shy at first, heading into a crowd of mainly strangers but the crowd cheered as she threw the first lot of petals so that spurred her on!

"New Dister"!

Finn Moana Stevens arrived on 19 January 2010. Ché especially was excited to be a big brother frequently saying "My new dister" and "She woves me"  and "I'm a big brother now" and asking for cuddles.

Xmas

December the 25th dawned and Kaia came into our room around half six, snuggled into bed and fell asleep  (this was a rare occurrence indeed). Ché awoke closer to seven and went into the lounge, with Dale, excitedly saying something about Santa and presents. Kaia immediately opened her eyes and bolted into the lounge to discover that Santa had indeed filled their stockings,drank his milk and eaten his biscuit. Even the reindeer had munched some of their carrots! How exciting :)

 

Ché with his beloved Spiderman mask

Kaia on a whoppie cushion

Ché with his big present from Mummy and Daddy

 

 

The bargin $10 cot Mummy bought, sanded, painted and made the bedding for

 

 

 

Whanau skating

The next morning we all went skating;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Kid Bowling!

Ben & Esmé (and Grandma) came down to Hamilton to celebrate an early xmas on 5th December and the weather was nice enough for some waterslide fun;