LOOKING FORWARD TO THE END OF THE DAY!

Today, at 10.45pm ... Mike and Joyce arrive from Palmerston North... we can't wait.  I can't even remember the last time we saw them... far too long obviously.

Until then, we will fill the day with family ....

 ABOVE: I came across this photo on me old camera... it's when Russ and Tess first arrived and we still had Phantom.  So cute, brought back memories of our pups.  I hope they are all doing well in their forever homes.

ABOVE:  A nice one of Tess... 

ABOVE:  The picture with the 3 Koru, which depicts new beginnings, harmony, growth and life in Maori.  I added the '2012' and K for Keera, D for Dante and B for Bodhi.  Our three 2012 babies.

 ABOVE:  Miss Sienna last night, being a right little cutie.

 ABOVE:  cuddles with Granddad.

ABOVE: Joshua and his baby brother Bodhi, playing on a PSP.

ABOVE:  Both beautiful boys.  Shame they will not grow up together, but hey, that's life now days.

ABOVE:  Steve and Bex chilling out in their room, watching a movie.

ABOVE:  the girls in their room. Yes, that is Brylee's calendar!

 ABOVE:  Sienna and Bodhi in the bath last night.  Sienna owns that baby brother apparently!

 ABOVE:  I just love this photo!

ABOVE:  yes, she did share her bottle with the dog!  Slightly gross... but the parents sterilised it afterwards.

ABOVE:  if I hadn't been there, Teddy would have growled at her... but I told him to behave.  He does not like the littlies much. 

ABOVE:  Stew on 'watch the kids' duty... they are all loving their skateboards.

 ABOVE: the smaller three kids are doing well, whereas Griffin in still learning to balance... but he's getting there.

ABOVE:  I can see Joshua skating to school this coming year.

ABOVE:  last one for now... me and Dante last night... he had just been fed.  This kid is a pooping MACHINE!  He poops non stop!  You only have to hold him for a few minutes before he lets rip with a nappy full. 

Right... better go and do something productive... like get out of bed!  lol

ONWARD...

Right... outta bed... it's another cloudy, probably gunna rain days.  *sigh*
It's a bit of a drag when one has visitors and it's wet. 
Russ and Tess and kids were supposed to visit Stew's sister Khady today... but might not be now due to the weather.  They were going to the beach with her.

What else?  Oh ... KAREN... Mike and Joyce will be staying here.  We are going to put them on an airbed in the lounge.  *smiles*
We had originally planned on them staying with Lacy, but we want them here so we can spend maximum time with Mike... we hardly ever see him, so want him here with us.

Russ and Tess and their kids have gone for a  drive to Orewa, and maybe the hot pools at Waiwera today. I told them it wasn't good to sit here all day, they needed to get out and about.  Tess has never been here before, it would be nice if she got to see some of our country. 

So, while they are out, I've got the family left here doing some cleaning... they just love me! lol

No rest for the wicked.  I must be VERY wicked.
Just picked up Keera, we are having her for the night, then taking her to the access visit with her Father tomorrow.  Hoping to get her back to Lacy after lunch tomorrow.  Then I can spend some time with Mike and Joyce.

End of Day:  well it's 9.30 pm, only an hour or so until Stew and I go out to the airport to pick up Mike and Joyce.  So can't wait to see them.
nite nite