Mount Cook

Our anniversary trip and this was 2.5 months ago!  Absolutely adore the spectacular view of Mt Cook and totally amazed by the starry night sky.   

AJ is 7!

His very first birthday after becoming a brother! And his first in Timaru too!  What can I say? The little man is not so little anymore.

This year, as we were so busy and overwhelmed with the move, we told AJ that we may not be able to throw him a party this year.  He asked if he could have a few besties over for a small party (or to put it simply, a playdate!)

So we had 3 kids over, got some pizzas ordered and they were happy as larry!  I was lucky I still managed to track down a baker to make him a cake.  That topped the day!

We then asked AJ to pick a place for a family dinner to celebrate, much to my surprise, it was Lone Star!  I was expecting McDonald.  Oh well, what do I know?  Children are never predictable.

Lone Star it was then.  

We have never been to the Timaru branch but what a good pick!  We were in awe with their food and service.  Their monthly special of duck confit was heavenly!

The team even gave AJ a little surprise (how thoughtful!) - a pavlova cake with a candle!  Thank you Lone Star for making my son's special day super special!

A year older...a year wiser

Due to family commitment, we celebrated a few days in advance at this restaurant - Bennys Again.  It was a lunch affair.  I dug out this bright Alexander Wang number that hubby bought for me when I was 5 months pregnant.  And that was more than a year ago.  Luckily it fits perfectly!

On the real day, hubby and I dashed out for a quick lunch at The Oxford.  Simple meal but an enjoyable one.  To date, I am still thinking about the mushroom pasta.  It was divine!

Concert Saturday

It is true that as your children are growing up you get more busy.  Chauffeuring them here and there for their activities and fulfilling their ever growing needs.  Although I now have less time for myself I am more satisfying now than ever.  Never in a million years would I see myself living this life, it is tough but rewarding.

I am happy.

AJ turns 6

This is his much anticipated day of the year, for the party and pressies of course.  He started counting down 2 weeks ago.  Kids are just that simple!

We initially decided not to organise any party this year, just a quiet one at home.  But it seems just too cruel especially he has quite a bunch of good mates at school and in the neighbourhood.

So long story short, it was party at Xtreme Entertainment!  2 games of laser tag + 1 hour unlimited timeout arcade games.  

Yeah, let them go wild.

The birthday present from us that he would never have expected

Big boy toy fits for a big boy