grab a cuppa and a packet of timtams...

There's just so much to say! I should probably start at the beginning...

On Friday morning at the crack of dawn our little trio were racing the clock to the airport for a flight (that ended up being delayed) to Wellington. It's much more of an experience traveling with a toddler than a baby!!! Firecracker tried her best though and we made it in one piece :) When we landed the only mission we had was getting the buggy to unfold, I skinned a knuckle for goodness sake!

Wellington was gorgeous, we walked around the city for almost 7 hours and ventured into the lovely Te Papa museum. Soon we were on our way to the Wairarapa for 'a wedding the likes of which this town has never seen' (name that movie and I'll give you a dollar :P ). We arrived at the most beautiful wee B & B called Plum Cottage where we were treated very kindly and Firecracker adored the dog and the fluffy white chickens!

On to the main event!! Firecracker, as I have mentioned previously, was to star as the Flower-girl. A huge honor! We thought she did very well all dressed in white (very, very well!) and she kept mostly clean.

The Bride and Groom looked FABULOUS!!!...and so did the whole bridal party. We took plenty of pictures and I'll add them over the next few posts.

The next day after a picnic lunch we packed up and drove to Wanganui, a beautiful town in the lower North Island. Here we stayed with The Rock's parents and there cute cats...7 in total :) Firecracker was particularly taken with two...a rag-doll named 'Jack' and a Burmese named 'Bella' who was often told to "Come on!" and given plenty of cuddles.

During our stay in Wanganui, Firecracker turned the big 2! We celebrated with Cake, Cupcakes, Grandparents, Cats and Cuddles!! Happy Birthday to you FIRECRACKER!!!!

One of my favorite parts of the house is my MIL's sewing room. It's HUGE!! MIL has a degree in Fashion Design so you can imagine the heavenly amount of goods in that room! Sewing machines lined up like icebergs in a sea of fabric and patterns...AWESOME!!! Maybe one day I'll be allowed to play there :)

Our flight home was very nice and gosh we were spoilt!! The only bit I dislike about flying is the landing...how the plane doesn't flip onto it's back, I don't know!!! How handy is it to have family working for Air NZ?!! 

pretty handbag!!!

Glad to be on the ground but missing our North Island trip we set about organizing Firecracker's, South Island, party with my Parents and brother. Again, there was loads of sugar, fruits, cheese and crackers and a smidgen of Apple Juice. Presents galore and Firecracker was given her first Handbag!! Clever Uncle and his G.F :)

Now all I have to do is get back into the classes I've missed while we were away...WOOHOO! :P It's always nice to get back to a bit of normality but I'm looking forward to the next celebration...oh, that's right. It's Mother's Day in a week - YAAAAAYYYYYY!!!!! :)

Keep shining xox