Love your smile

Went for a family picnic today to Tahunanui beach - while your sister was playing on the playground I took to heart everyone saying I wasn't taking enough photos of you - I took about 15 today and this was my favourite. What a blessing you are. No wonder your Auntie Marena loves you

Berry picking the day before Christmas

Christmas blessings from Christ

I love this time of year and the excitement and all the good that people do. Loved spending time with my family - children, sister, brother and parents. Roast turkey and, stuffing and cranberries is my favourite thing. We had picked raspberries the day before - she picked 4 - none of which were very ripe - she enjoyed the boysenberries as we picked - calling them sour - which the majority were. Mum made a lovely raspberry and white chocolate dessert I love and always associate with Christmas. She loved her wings from Auntie Marena and doll from my parents and beanbag from Uncle Jeremy. She did finally have an afternoon sleep though. I really like this thought expressed by the late Neal A. Maxwell - "Each of us is an innkeeper and decides if there is room for Jesus." I feel that although nice the commercialism detracts from the importance of Christmas. I am so thankful for my beautiful children, must post more photos of my son too:)

I could not live without you both

Loving being a mother of 2 even though some days are kind of trying - but they bring so much joy that I feel completely and utterly blessed by Heavenly Father that loves us and wants us to have joy. Here are some pics taken lately - he is growing like a mushroom almost 2 months old and she will be 21 months. Each day and moment is precious.