Oh my.. I have had such a productive weekend. Spent it with Family and Homegirls.. good times. On Friday.. My Fijian Nephew had his 1st birthday in Avalon Pavilion in the Hutt. It was beautiful.. all my in-laws were there and we got to meet his church family as well.
He's a gorgeous wee man.. very blessed with his beautiful parents whom are related to my husband, very traditional.. and I love it, I always get to see the Fijian tradition when I'm with them.
This is Babygirl and her Grandparents at Joshua's 1st birthday.
Also joining us in this special occasion was my little babysitter 'Aunty Mua' she's like my little sister, she is actually my little cousin.. but we have had her every weekend since birth so she's very much part of my immediate family.. and I love her so much! hehe.
Next day... woke up to beautiful Supper's as lunch.. (because we woke up at round lunchtime) hehe. 'Yuuuuummmy'
Saturday was another amazing day.. I hung out with Babygirl, Hubby went to hang out with his Homeboy's on the hill.. very chilled in the morning. Then at night went to chill with my darling Homegirl 'Raylene Lolo' and her family.. It was such a funny night. I didn't take photo's because I couldn't find my camera.. hehe! But it another Random exciting night, always down for this chick.
This is a photo of us back in college... 2004.
On Sunday.. We had a Family BBQ. My Sister - in - law invited us to her Pre-Xmas Function with her family. It was a nice day to have it to.. So that was a bonus. Minus the hangover it was a awesome day.. Got to meet all her family as well as cousins.
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Brother and Hubby doing BBQ with Naomi. |
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Princess getting ready to swim. | |
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Loves the Water.. Owning the Board. |
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Miss Awhina. | |
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Swimming Contest... Hired the whole pool to. |
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Chillin before home-time. |
It was a wonderful day.. Kailah's family made us feel so welcome and it was just beautiful to watch all the kids play and meet one another - Family First.
All changed and ready to nap.. (well mummy was anyway) hehe. 4 hours of sleep finally caught up with me after the pools. Thanks Alatipi Family for a mean Sunday.
Monday was back to work.. awesome day! I went to work and got a wonderful surprise my kids drew me pictures for xmas as well as a dance.. it was so cute. Kids always manage to make my day.. I loved Monday.
Tuesday another day at work - worked with the Parliamentary kids.. so got to meet a few MP's. Quite impressive. We made robots and Xmas cards today so that was entertaining. Tuesday was another wonderful day to be at work..
After work.. we had a few visitors, this was one of them..
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Brother in law, Fiva & hubby. |
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Fiva is one of Hubby's homeboys.. they grew up together then he moved overseas to experience it and ended up loving it.. so he has now lived overseas for almost 10years now.. so its always good to catch up with him when he comes home. Good guy - nice to see good changes from the hood :) hehe.
Why not celebrate with a wine? hehe. Kailah got some wine from work as a Xmas gift.. thought this would be the perfect occasion to open it. hehe. He didn't have a glass - we had one for him. Why not? :)
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having a feed.. he just finished training. |
It was a busy weekend.. Full of laughter, entertainment, good company and just lots of LOVE. Family never fails me.. I am excited for Christmas. More celebrating with the people I love. I guess this was just another reminder how important it is to enjoy life.. especially with the people who mean most. Everyday is a new day - New challenge - New Change.
Thankful for Friends - Family - Life.
With Love.
xoxo