Labour Weekend

Just had a great three days down country, enjoying the delights of Ngaroto Nurseries in the Springtime, and Hamilton gardens and the river, with Peter who had a few days off as well.

Relative festivities

Two important family activities this last weekend. The first was the arrival of Mum's brother Trevor and his wife Margo from Perth, picked up at airport by cousin Gordon and Stephanie, and delivered tired but happy to Dad and Mum's for lunch. Ha ha, had to laugh at this photo though. I think the baby is the only bright face. . .

And this is Mum and her bro together. . .

And these are the Attwater group together. . .

THEN we had Magda's birthday dinner at my place in the evening, and the delightful 19 yr old enjoyed her Mexican taco meal and the cake that followed.

GRADUATION week

Sorry, it DOES seem to be all about me this week! It's just that now that the birthday is over, GRADUATION is beginning. I picked up my gown and stole yesterday, the march is tomorrow, and the photos that Dad took, were last night.
Needless to say I'm more excited than the length of my gown or the humbleness of my hoodless stole allow, but hey, it has only ever happened once for me.

Birthday celebrations. . .

My birthday celebrations have started early this year, with a great weekend! Peter came up for it, and very kindly brought a contribution from the Nursery in the form of these golden blooms. . .

Then we went for a great lunch at 'The Falls' in Henderson. Followed by Art Gallery visit and then Palmers Gardens. . .

. . . before going to the dinner party at Cath and Gordon's which was on a WATER theme.

. . .and after Queen Neptune and Captain Pugwash, there's always a couple of fishy sorts in every crowd. . .

. . . and someone who can't get enough of the sea. . .

Here we ALL are, enjoying a cornucopia of different Thai dishes and each other's company: From left - me, John and Naomi Cowan, Catherine Gardner, Helen, Gene, Cath and Gord and Peter. What fun!